2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 69,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
• Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
• Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
• Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the check engine warning light started flashing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the engine was disassembled and the vehicle was diagnosed with engine lifters failure, causing engine failure. The contact…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 70,000 miles

The pickup was being driven in a parking lot when all the warning lights came on. Oil was found under pickup and it would no longer start. It was towed to nearest GM dealer where they informed that engine had seized and needed to be replaced. Pickup has been traded for a different vehicle so I no longer own this pickup.Owner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 12,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
• Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
• Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
• If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.

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What owners said

My 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 has only 61k miles on it. While driving at expressway speed I can feel a vibration, when at a stop and slowly accelerating it feels like driving on a rubble strip and then while going through the gears it has hard/harsh shifting! I have taken it to my local GM dealership in [XXX] and they are going to do a…Owner complaint, filed 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was rumbling and shaking abnormally. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic test failed to retrieve a fault code. The contact agreed to pay an additional fee to have the transmission pan lowered to see what had caused the…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 130,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 8,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
• The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
• Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.

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What owners said

In September 2004, I filed a complaint on my 2019 chevrolet Silverado was making a noise from under the steering wheel (like a click noise at least twice) also the brakes were changing the movement when I pressed the brakes. One night the brakes completely went out while driving at 55 mph. I tried everything from pumping hard but the…Owner complaint, filed 2026

While driving my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the brakes unexpectedly locked up and multiple warning messages appeared at the same time, including “Service ESC.” There were no warning lights, messages, or symptoms before the incident. The problem occurred without warning while the vehicle was being driven normally. The sudden brake…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 10,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
• Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
• Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.

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What owners said

My 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, VIN [XXX], with 137,640 miles, experienced repeated Battery Saver warnings, severe charging voltage fluctuations dropping as low as 9 volts, and intermittent reductions in engine power and RPM while driving. Upon inspecting the alternator, I discovered severe overheating at the positive battery cable…Owner complaint, filed 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the residence and jump-started. The vehicle was then driven to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the grounding straps were damaged, and one strap was severely corroded and fractured, while the…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 135,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 13,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
• On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
• A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.

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What owners said

My truck lost steering as I was trying to pull into a parking lot. It started as a momentary jerking of the steering wheel then total loss of steering. The ABS error and Trailer Braking failure warning also appeared. After 4 to 5 restarts of the truck the steering came back. If this was to happen at high speed it would have been very…Owner complaint, filed 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while turning into a parking space, the steering wheel locked up, and the contact was unable to park the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent dealer where the failure was diagnosed as a corroded ground strap. While diagnosing the vehicle the dealer…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 40,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 76,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
• On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
• Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.

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What owners said

When I unlocked the door and entered the truck gas started leaking / pouring from the top of the fuel tank. On the ground before I started the motor. If I had driven the truck very posible it could have caught on fire. Its a 2019 with 61598 miles. I found a fuel pump recall n192283991 said for certain 2019-2020 silverado models it…Owner complaint, filed 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power and stalled in the middle of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated with the message "Fuel Low" displayed. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road, and the contact later returned…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 71,969 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 2,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
• Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated there was water and condensation accumulating in the exterior cab mounted third brake light. The contact stated that water was leaking into the cabin of the vehicle from the brake light. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and…Owner complaint, filed 2024, at 35,000 miles

My vehicle has a rear window leak. The dealer looked at it and said this is a common problem with the new body styles. Dealer confirmed it is a crack in window seal and window frame. Although there isn’t any immediate safety issues. There may be long term including mold that passengers will breathe in and also the water leaks down window…Owner complaint, filed 2023

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 10,000 miles. Parts named most: Sensing system: camera (7), Automatic emergency braking (6), Warnings (5).

What to check before you buy

• Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
• Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
• Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.

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What owners said

I was proceeding down the interstate when several of my dash lights came on to include the check engine light and the ABS light. My truck defaulted to a restriction of 62 mph and I lost majority of my brakes. I had to apply brute force to be able to get of the exit and to the Dealership. The dealership reprogrammed my truck’s system and…Owner complaint, filed 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a blue image with the message "Service Rear Vision System". The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 30,000 miles

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 10,000 miles. Parts named most: Body (21).

What to check before you buy

• Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
• Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
• Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that with a load in the trunk, the tailgate suddenly opened. The items fell on the roadway. The tailgate was difficult to open. The contact had to secure the tailgate with a strap. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact indicated that the failure was related to…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 30,000 miles

The main frame of the truck is rusted so badly I can poke my finger through it. Body shop says they don't consider it safe to drive.Owner complaint, filed 2025

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 12,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
• Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
• Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the front driver’s side upper control arm detached, causing the brake pads, rotors, and axle to fail. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 83,000 miles

The Wheel Bearing Bolts came loose and began to fall out. One rubbed against the clamp for the axle boot. The driver was alerted to an issue due to a whining noise from the wheel. Unclear if this noise came from the wheel bearing failing due to misalignment caused by added stress on the single remaining bolt or the rubbing of one of the…Owner complaint, filed 2025

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 3,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
• Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.

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What owners said

On Sunday, April 12, 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM, I experienced a sudden and complete engine failure while driving my 2019 Chevy Silverado equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine. Without warning, the vehicle lost all ability to accelerate, creating an immediate and dangerous situation for myself, my family, and surrounding drivers. I was…Owner complaint, filed 2026

I have a 2019 Chevrolet High Country, have always kept it serviced and maintained. Driving down the road it randomly lost power, wouldn't let me (driver) give gas, started shaking and making loud clanking noise from the engine. Was able to pull over to the side of the road, recorded the noise it was making. Called a tow company to get it…Owner complaint, filed 2026

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 37,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
• Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
• The tire pressure light should go out after startup.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 6 MPH, the rear wheels unexpectedly seized, requiring the driver to pull over and turn off the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal operation after restarting the following day. The vehicle was taken to the…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 149,000 miles

Front driver ( PJB9 C21V 0619 ) and passenger ( PJB9 C21V 0419 ) tires are wearing uneven with correct alignment. Severe feathering, rought riding, and loud road noise.Owner complaint, filed 2023

What to check before you buy

• Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
• Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.

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What owners said

The rear driver side seatbelt will not pull out, when I went to the garage to have it looked at to see what the problem was they told me it was the seatbelt retractor. I have not fixed this yet because it is expensive to fix.Owner complaint, filed 2025

My 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST was purchased brand new in 2019 and has less than 50k miles on it. The rear, passenger seat belt fails to retract which is a safety issue and where my child sits. Chevrolet stated that it was not covered under any manufacturer warranty or the purchased extended warranty from the dealership. This is a…Owner complaint, filed 2024

Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 23,000 miles.

What to check before you buy

• The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
• Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.

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What owners said

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle struck a deer, but the air bags failed to deploy. The air bag warning light illuminated after the vehicle was restarted. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven away from the crash site. The vehicle was taken to an auto collision center…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 98,000 miles

My vehicle was pushed into the medium the 1st tree I hit airbag didn't deploy till I hit the 2nd o tree on the passenger side I was driving 45 miles an hour.Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 22,520 miles