Chevrolet Silverado Complaints (2019)

1,196 consumer complaints on file.

#11757996August 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Transmission has jerked and shuttered ever since I bought the truck. Sometime when you push on the gas the truck doesn’t immediate go, then suddenly jerks into gear and speeds off! It has gone in several times but all they do is software updates. They also said I needed a transmission flush at only 43,000 miles stating an inferior trans fluid was originally used; however they wouldn’t covered it under my extended warranty
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757863August 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
"The transmission valve body is failing, causing the rear wheels to violently lock up while Driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757761August 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Had to replace transmission out pocket even though its a very common issue with this vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11757005August 14, 2026
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated and independently turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was not duplicated. The failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road, and the vehicle was turned off. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to an alternative local dealer. The vehicle was restarted and taken to the alternative dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased in 2019, several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact stated that at one point the vehicle was at the dealer for more than thirty-two days and the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756456August 12, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
I was driving my 2019 Chevy Silverado TrailBoss with 81,000 miles at 65MPH on I-80 East in Omaha, NE, when 3 warning lights came on. The first was the Service Parking Brake. The second was Service ESC. The final was a flashing Check Engine light. My truck started backfiring/misfiring, making a loud ticking noise, and running extremely rough. I was trying to merge off the interstate, but it was running so rough that it made it very difficult to do so safely. Eventually, I just had to finish going where I was headed and park it in the lot. I did some research and called my local shop. They said to stop driving immediately and have it towed to them for inspection. They used a diagnostic tool and diagnosed the issue as a DFM lifter failure. But they could not fix it there and recommended I take it to a different shop. I had it towed again, and they did their own diagnostics and have the same idea, but without taking the engine completely apart, they can't tell for sure. They want to charge me $1,250.00 to inspect it further. I called the dealer where I purchased the truck back in 2019 and am working with them on next steps. The last shop quoted me $7,800 repair if it is indeed the DFM lifters. Based on what I know, this is a known issue with these trucks. GM has an "Out of Warranty Policy Assistance" in place just for these know lifter issues. This is very concerning that GM hasn't done a recall on these parts as it has shown to be a safety issue when driving the vehicle in traffic on the interstate. I just hope that GM assists me with the repair costs because it is not guaranteed and I cannot afford $7,800 right now.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756559August 12, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 other strap was severely corroded. The dealer determined that the grounding straps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with GM Customer Satisfaction Program: N252515590. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the cost of the repair could be reduced at the discretion of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11756231August 11, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I am reporting a potential safety defect involving my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Trail Boss (VIN [XXX]), currently at approximately 63,000 miles. My truck suddenly developed a rough idle, engine ticking, and a cylinder 3 misfire. The check engine, traction control, parking brake, and “Service ESC” warnings appeared. The transmission also began shifting extremely hard, at times feeling as though another vehicle had struck the truck from behind. The oil pressure gauge also stopped functioning. Due to these symptoms, I stopped driving the vehicle. A diagnostic scan produced P0303, P0449, P0498, P0499 and P0500. After replacing a failed cylinder 3 spark plug, the truck initially ran perfectly for approximately 20 minutes before the rough idle and warning lights returned. The vehicle was subsequently diagnosed by a Chevrolet dealership. The dealership determined that the engine suffered a collapsed lifter that damaged the camshaft and other internal engine components. The engine repair estimate is approximately $10,000–$12,000. The dealership has also reported that the transmission is slipping and believes the torque converter/transmission requires approximately another $6,300 in repairs. I am concerned that a lifter/DFM-related failure causing a misfire, rough running and potential loss of engine power could occur while a vehicle is traveling at highway speed and create a significant safety hazard. The severe transmission shifting and subsequent slipping are also concerning because unexpected vehicle behavior during acceleration or while in traffic could increase the risk of a crash. The truck has been regularly maintained and has relatively low mileage for its age. I am requesting that NHTSA review whether similar engine/lifter/DFM and related powertrain failures represent a broader safety defect and whether an investigation or recall is warranted. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755921August 10, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The brake lights do not work, the turn signals do not work, there is one tail light working at the lower right rear. Front parking lights work but front turn signals so not work. The cab brake light works. The turn signal flasher works and the dashboard turn arrows work but the flasher goes to hyper flash. The emergency lights do not work, the flasher switch works. The turn signal in the mirror left or right does not work. I really do not know how long this has been going on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755970August 10, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and attempting to accelerate to 55 MPH, the engine started choking, and the vehicle lunged back and forth, and slowly lost drive power. The vehicle was driven to a local certified mechanic while driving at slower speeds. The certified mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the Active Fuel Management (AFM) and Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM) systems had failed and caused the engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic informed the contact that Chevrolet vehicles with similar engines were known for engine failure. The manufacturer was not informed of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754858August 4, 2026
ENGINE
At 70,000 miles the engine failed. Dealership said it was due to the current issues with the 6.2 motors but mine was not included in the recall but was being evaluated to be part of the recall so I did have to buy a new engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754732August 4, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Third transmission failure in 10 months on this vehicle (8-speed automatic). (1) Oct 2025, 67,885 miles: transmission shuddering; dealer replaced the complete transmission with a GM remanufactured unit under extended warranty (RO 240481, Nucar Lannan Chevrolet of Woburn, MA). (2) Jul 2026, 82,439 miles: vehicle would not shift on the highway while driving; DTC P2824 stored; dealer replaced the transmission valve body under warranty (RO 248929). (3) Aug 3, 2026, approx. 82,500 miles — three days after the valve body repair was returned to me — the transmission locked up and the vehicle would not shift gears while in traffic. Loss of gear engagement while driving creates risk of a crash from sudden loss of propulsion. Vehicle is back at the dealership now for the third repair. This vehicle's 8-speed transmission (8L90/8L45 family) is the subject of known shudder/valve-body defect litigation covering 2015–2019 Silverado models.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754777August 4, 2026
STEERING
Vehicle lost power assist to steering without warning.Very difficult to drive vehicle safely once that happened
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754381August 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The transmission and drivetrain system appear to be defective. The vehicle repeatedly experiences hard shifting, transmission shudder, hesitation during acceleration, delayed engagement when shifting into gear, and erratic gear changes. These problems occur during normal driving and have progressively worsened over time. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The transmission hesitation and delayed acceleration create a serious safety hazard. When pulling into traffic, crossing intersections, or changing lanes, the vehicle does not respond immediately when the accelerator is pressed. The delay leaves the vehicle exposed to oncoming traffic and increases the risk of a collision. The hard shifting and shuddering also cause the vehicle to behave unpredictably, reducing driver confidence and making it unsafe to operate in normal traffic conditions. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? The problem is consistently reproducible during everyday driving. The transmission shudders, hesitates, and shifts harshly on a regular basis. Although the condition is intermittent in severity, it occurs frequently enough to create ongoing safety concerns. At this time, the vehicle has not been inspected by police or insurance representatives. The vehicle remains available for inspection. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? The first symptoms were occasional hard shifts and slight hesitation during acceleration. Over time, the condition worsened, progressing to severe shuddering, delayed acceleration, and increasingly harsh gear changes. No warning lights or diagnostic messages appeared when the symptoms first began, making it difficult to identify the problem before it be
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753922July 31, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Purchased new Aug 2019 in PA. Headlights had condensation behind them within the first month. Brought it into the service dept. in Bedford PA. Was told they wouldn't do anything with it because the issue would resolve with the air port in the back of the headlight assembly. The situation did not resolve, took it back multiple times and they refused to replace headlight assembly while it was under warranty. Now there is an inch of water in the headlight, and the bottom right blinker quit working. Of course now it is out of warranty, and the dealership in WI where I moved is quoting me $1500 to replace the headlight assembly and seal.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753995July 31, 2026
ENGINE
I was driving the vehicle and suddenly there was a loss of power and a ticking noise. I was up to date with my oil changes per dealer recommendations. Had the vehicle towed to to Chevy dealer and they said they weren’t able to find what the problem is without further diagnosing. Further diagnosing was estimated to be about $2500. I had it towed to an independent shop, Viking Motorsports, to which the owner/mechanic tore down the engine and deemed it as bearing failure in my 6.2 L87. There was no warning whatsoever, just went from running to engine dead immediately. I proceeded to an engine change that has costed me approximately $15,000 and would like full reimbursement if not partial reimbursement from GM given that this is a known issue for the problem. I did not go with the Chevy Dealership for the job since they quoted me $20,000+ for the engine swap and realistically that wouldn’t make financial sense. I have a High Country and at 102,000 miles when the engine has failed. This has put me in such a financial bind.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753523July 29, 2026
ENGINE
Wife was driving on the interstate when the vehicle revved up and then a loss of power. had to drive home while vehicle was popping and still loss of power. I took to an Independent Service Center, and they started a tune up with changing plugs. They checked vehicle and advised that it was possibly a lifter failure, but they couldn't fix it. I took to another independent service person and after a diagnostic check and looking into the engine it was confirmed it was a lifter issue. Vehicle has been in the shop for 3 weeks waiting on parts.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753588July 29, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 to the vehicle and added a small amount of fuel to the fuel tank. After starting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally and was driven to the residence and parked. The following day, the vehicle was started, and the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was half full. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with fuel pump power control module failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump power control module needed to be replaced. The fuel pump power control module was replaced. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 71,969.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11753109July 27, 2026
ENGINE
The engine malfunctioned then the engine light came on. I finally got home turned it off and let cool down. Tried to restart and same issue
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11752868July 26, 2026
ENGINE
I have a 2019 Chevy high country that went into engine failure when going down the freeway to work. The engine light came on flashing and the engine was stuttering. I had it taken into the local Dealership where they first replaced catalytic converter. 3 months later I had engine failure again going down the freeway. I had them drop a whole new engine into it. I understand there is an investigation regarding a recall for 2019-2020 year vehicles. How I got the vehicle: I had previously bought a certified used Chevy Silverado 2016. It also had engine failure where it would shut off in the middle of driving. I repeatedly took it back to the dealership (different dealership) and they could not fix it; Instead had me test out another loaner vehicle for possible purchase. Driving off of the lot that loaner vehicle engine light came on. I took it back and they failed to mention to me that they dropped a new block into that one. After that I got another loaner vehicle that I was pigeonholed into purchasing as they could not figure out the issue with my previous purchase. 6 months later it started having electrical problems with rear cameras not working, sensors out, etc; Then eventually the engine failed. The amount of money I have spent and growing safety concerns I have for transporting my family and myself are beginning to grow. I do not want to incur subsequent mechanical failures/expenses in other areas due to previous engine failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11752809July 25, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
I was camping at a state park outside of Kenton Ohio. On Sunday July 19 2026 while backing up my travel trailer I lost power steering to my 2019 Silverado 1500. then a message came on my display saying service power steering soon and then a check wiring harness warning. I turned off truck and restarted it and warnings cleared and power steering came back. The following morning July 20th started the truck, no power steering and service engine light was on drove to Kenton and had codes read. Had multiple codes for different control modules. Power steering came back and I was able to drive home. Called my dealer and was able to get appointment on July 24. Tried to start truck and it would crank, start run rough for a few seconds then stall out. Had to have it towed to dealer for repair. End result faulty ground strap from body to frame, loss of electric power steering ability while driving due to a ground cable could have been a very dangerous situation for everyone in the vehicle and on the road
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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