The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle remained stuck in 3rd and in 4th gears upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the vehicle contact stated that the vehicle experienced a hard shift while driving. The contact stopped, parked, and turned off the vehicle for 10 minutes; however, the failure recurred…
2019 Chevrolet Silverado powertrain problems
moderate Owners of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado have filed 293 NHTSA complaints about the powertrain, typically surfacing around 17,811 miles at roughly $2,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
293
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
| Model year | powertrain complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 Silverado | 130 |
| 2016 Silverado | 177 |
| 2017 Silverado | 215 |
| 2018 Silverado | 152 |
| 2019 Silverado (this page) | 293 |
| 2020 Silverado | 202 |
| 2021 Silverado | 212 |
| 2022 Silverado | 159 |
| 2023 Silverado | 97 |
4crashes
1fire
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 293 powertrain complaints filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 22 model years of Chevrolet Silverado we track for powertrain problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 293.
Owners have filed 293 powertrain 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.
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
Oil lines to oil cooler leaking oil with possibility of failure and loss of engine oil while driving.
Transmission slipping at 58k Radiator leak at 52k Fuel Pump went out at 42k
My truck is at Hubler Cevrolet in Greenwood, IN with engine oil cooler lines leaking at 40,000 miles. GM Customer satisfaction program for some vin numbers expired in 2023 (N212326940). My vin was identified as being ineligible. Upon my own further research these trucks are known to have issues with leaking or rupturing oil cooler lines leading to catastrophic engine failure. I suspect that the…
1st Time I was idling for 30+ minutes, truck was also making strange knocking noises, pulled on to a major highway and rear end locked up, cars were slamming on brakes, almost got killed. Took to shop left for 2 weeks, they said they could find no issues. I assumed they fixed problem, because there was no knocking any more. 3 weeks later, was idling for about 45minutes, pulled into traffic, dark,…
I bought a 2019 Chevrolet silverado 1500hd used and every since I've had it, it has a vibration at highway speeds. I've had it back to chenoweth Ford where I bought it twice now and they sent me to harry green Chevrolet dealer and no one has a clue what is causing it. I have been researching this year, make and model vehicle and have found alot of people with this same issue that they are calling…
Merging into 70 to 80 MPH traffic on interstate i95 my truck stalled abruptly to 45 MPH and at 3000 RPM would not shift out of the lower gear it went it. I had to merge quickly to the emergency lane with on coming traffic doing all they could to get around around me. Had to have the vehicle towed.
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Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 293 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Across the 87 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 6,000 and 60,000 miles, with the median around 17,811. A quarter of owners report trouble before 6,000; a quarter make it past 60,000. 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 $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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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