Service park brake and service ESC lights are on, check engine on and motor making a knocking noise
2019 Chevrolet Silverado electrical problems
moderate Owners of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado have filed 138 NHTSA complaints about the electrical, typically surfacing around 18,000 miles at roughly $850 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
138
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
| Model year | electrical complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Silverado | 114 |
| 2016 Silverado | 74 |
| 2017 Silverado | 102 |
| 2018 Silverado | 73 |
| 2019 Silverado (this page) | 138 |
| 2020 Silverado | 69 |
| 2021 Silverado | 72 |
| 2022 Silverado | 102 |
| 2023 Silverado | 42 |
2crashes
2fires
1injury
What stands out
Owners have filed 138 electrical complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 22 model years of Chevrolet Silverado in our records for electrical problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
2019 Chevy Silverado RST turbo. 46K miles. Truck would feel like it skipped a gear a few times for a few months; I chalked it up to needing a new air filter. Had that and the oil changed. Ran normal for about 3 weeks. Check engine light came on and began flashing, service esc and service parking brake lights came on. Truck would vibrate while at an idle. Truck would not get up and go and when it…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 138 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 44 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 8,000 and 36,250 miles, with the median around 18,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 8,000; a quarter make it past 36,250. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Chevrolet/Silverado.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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