Chevrolet Silverado Complaints (2019)

1,196 consumer complaints on file.

#11706970December 24, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Component or system failure: The engine valvetrain (camshaft and lifters) sustained severe internal damage, including camshaft scouring, confirmed during inspection and teardown by an authorized Chevrolet dealership. In addition, the rear differential was found to contain no gear oil when the fill plug was removed during inspection. The vehicle and components are currently at a Chevrolet service center and are available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: The vehicle experienced persistent drivetrain vibration and abnormal operation that worsened over time and ultimately rendered the vehicle non-operable. Internal engine damage and a rear differential without lubrication present a risk of sudden drivetrain failure, loss of propulsion, or loss of vehicle control, particularly at highway speeds. The vehicle is currently unsafe to operate. Problem confirmed: Yes. Engine damage has been confirmed by the dealership during teardown. The absence of gear oil in the rear differential was directly observed during inspection. Inspections by others: Yes. The vehicle has been inspected by an authorized Chevrolet dealership and by third-party inspectors associated with the extended drivetrain warranty administrator. Two inspections have been completed, and a third inspection has been ordered. No repairs have been completed as of this report. Warning lamps or prior symptoms: Beginning around approximately 21,000 miles (2022), the vehicle developed drivetrain vibration. The vehicle was taken to a Chevrolet dealership at that time, but the cause was not identified or corrected. No warning lamps or messages are recalled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11706490December 22, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH, the oil pressure gauge suddenly dropped to zero(0), and a message stating that the oil pressure was low and to turn off the vehicle was displayed. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. Upon inspecting underneath the front end of the vehicle, the contact noticed that oil had sprayed underneath the engine compartment, onto the axle, and the front driver's side tire. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a claim was filed with the dealer. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance in adding the VIN to GM Customer Satisfaction Program Number: N212326940 (Engine Oil Cooler Lines Detaching from Crimp), which the contact related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11706232December 20, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES
Unknown, ESC , traction control, service brake. The truck stop and those 2 codes shows and is on but doesn’t it move
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705786December 18, 2025
ENGINE
On 02-07-2025 I had just got on I-95 North In Daytona Beach, FL. While accelerating to merge with heavy fast traffic I reached a speed of Approx 65 MPH. I moved into to middle lane to allow the merging traffic from the LPGA West ramp entrance. At that moment my car was engulfed in smoke the engine stopped running and I had to navigate to the shoulder surrounded by fast moving traffic very dangerous event but I made it. l immediately got out of the truck as I though is was on fire from all the smoke. After several minutes the smoke decreased and there was oil spray all over the underside of the vehicle from front to rear. The Truck had a total of 64000 Miles since new and the diagnosis was from local Chevy Dealer was The Oil Cooler Line came off, the main bearings spun causing the engine to lock up. End result was I needed a complete engine replacement at a cost of $12,689.60. I have had my truck serviced by a GM Dealer so one would think they would check the oil cooler lines when they do the inspections and routine servicing. Long story short the truck was out of warranty by 4000 Miles and I reached out to Gm customer service and after many weeks they agreed to pay back $4441.46 of the $12,689.60 which was something but I guess they really didn't have to because it was out of warranty. I really just told me that they do not stand behind there products. The real kicker is the remanufactured engine that they put back in came with a better warranty than the original now has 36 Month 100000 miles. I consider myself very lucky to not have caused a very fatal accident trying to get off the interstate that day and I am thankful for that. But this event was caused by a $150.00 Oil cooler line. Now I just drive in the right lane because of that experience.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705979December 18, 2025
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
On January 28, 2023, my Chevrolet Silverado was involved in a significant multi-impact collision. At the time of the accident, I was a front-seat passenger and my vehicle was fully stopped when it was struck from behind at high speed by a Dodge 2500. The force of the rear impact pushed my truck into the vehicle in front of us, resulting in a secondary front-end collision. This sequence occurred twice. During the collision, the front passenger-side airbag did not deploy, and the front passenger seatbelt failed to lock. As a result, I was thrown violently within the passenger side of the vehicle and struck my head on the dashboard. In contrast, the driver’s seatbelt locked properly, as did the rear seatbelt where my child was seated. Due to the failure of the passenger-side seatbelt to lock, I sustained a severe concussion, a black eye, and other injuries. The vehicle was subsequently inspected by my insurance company. When sheriff’s deputies and state police arrived at the scene, they expressed concern and surprise that the passenger seatbelt did not lock and that no airbags deployed despite the severity of the collision. Shortly after the accident, I contacted GMC regarding these safety concerns. GMC retrieved the vehicle’s Crash Data Recorder (CDR) and conducted an investigation. I was later informed that GMC found no defects or issues with their products. Nearly three years have passed since the accident, and I remain deeply concerned and dissatisfied with GMC’s conclusion. The passenger-side seatbelt did not function as designed, while the driver and rear seatbelts did, and no airbags deployed. I do not believe adequate accountability or explanation was provided regarding the apparent failure of the passenger-side restraint system. Given the force of the impact, I could have been ejected through the windshield.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11705993December 18, 2025
ENGINE
While driving at a speed of approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly displayed a flashing check engine light, ESC error light and stability control warning light on the driver cluster. The vehicle made a loud series of noises and suddenly lost power. The loss of power reduced my ability to control the vehicles acceleration while in traffic creating an immediate traffic hazard. Garage recovered vehicle by tow and found lifter failure, camshaft and cam bearing damage with significant metal shavings throughout engine requiring engine replacement. Repair is estimated at $12,000
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705520December 17, 2025
ENGINE
On August 1, 2024 I had a knocking in engine Drove 3 miles to Dealer and was told engine needed rebuilt. 88643 miles cost estimate $ 7000. I refused came back GM would pay half I paid 3937.49 On 8/13/2024 I had no choice, I needed it fixed! They should have told me about engine problems and sold me insurance when GM Warranty was expiring I want reimbursed!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705540December 17, 2025
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift properly and the vehicle failed to accelerate above 43 MPH, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal became inoperable and required several pumps before the vehicle was able to stop. The contact stated that OnStar Service was contacted and initially provided several error codes on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The contact later contacted OnStar Service again to obtain the error codes and was informed that no error codes were present, and none were provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705666December 17, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
This truck has been very jerky when shifting. Transmission issue plus engine had valves done but still is a problem mostly jerky really bad to the point seat belt is a good thing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704920December 14, 2025
ENGINE
I was driving to work in the morning and started to accelerate to the speed limit of 45, and at about 35mph my truck completely shut off. I tried to push the start button while coasting with no avail. I pulled to the shoulder and tried to start it and it would slowly crank similar to a dead battery. I towed it home, then tried to start it later in the day and it started no issues, however ever since then there is a knocking noise from the lower end. I have had it parked for a few weeks and Monday December 15th it will go in to a Chevy dealership for a diagnostic appointment. No there was no lights or warnings related to this, and this did put my life in danger being stranded on the shoulder of a road with limited room to pull off too early in the morning dark out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704515December 11, 2025
ENGINE
While driving the engine suffered a catastrophic failure and died. Fortunately I was already coming to a stop when it happened. Had I been traveling at speed I would have been seriously injured or killed along with any other vehicles I may have crashed into. The Chevrolet dealership where vehicle was purchased new confirmed it was a catastrophic failure of the GM L87 engine which has knowingly been fraught with these failures. They cannot confirm the exact nature of the failure without dismantling the entire engine at my cost which I have not decided upon doing yet as it will be very expensive. As far as symptoms or warnings I heard a sound from the engine compartment immediately before the engine died.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704272December 10, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The vehicle was shifting hard and eratically on the highway. All dashboard lights came on including the ESC failure warning. A misfire in cylinder 2 occurred without any warning lights causing the vehicle engine to stop running on a highway. The mechanic repair shop did a disgnostic evaluation and reported a catastrophic engine failure from cylinder 2. The engine does not run and requires full replacement. The vehicle has only 80,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704080December 9, 2025
ENGINE
In March of 2025, my engine started knocking and had low power. I took it to a local mechanic and he said it was the classic 6.2L rod knock. I took it to the dealer in Decorah Iowa and they agreed that it was the rod knock from the recall. Since it was not covered under the recall, I had to pay almost $10,000 to have it replaced. It took over 4 months to get an engine and then it was finally replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703543December 7, 2025
ENGINE
Engine oil cooler lines leaking crimps. Crimps could completely fail losing engine oil and causing an accident. Dealer has confirmed the issue at last visit.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703562December 7, 2025
SUSPENSION, WHEELS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unknown
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702568December 2, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Purchased Truck in 2019 - 2 weeks after purchase the truck gave a Code and started to stall while in motion. We took into dealership and they did a complete review. They discovered and documented the following: Removed transmission fluid pump and disassembled to inspect- found a large piece of manufacturing metal flashing - that got stuck in valve bore preventing full movement etc. we kept up on all of our maintenance oil changes. We had the transmission flushed just near the end of the warranty as they recommended it. Shortly after, we started experiencing the same issue. Per the dealership, no recalls for this. The power would completely shut down while driving. Took to dealerships , now telling us we need new transmission $12,000 and is the reason for the power shutting down. They are saying GM will offer us $2,000. We feel this is all due to the flushing and maybe having particles from the flushing,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702276December 1, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 5.3L engine developed a severe tick, misfire, and rough idle at only 93,000 miles. This was diagnosed as a collapsed AFM lifter on Cylinder 2. GM 5.3L AFM lifter failure is extremely common in these trucks and causes sudden loss of power, misfires, and unsafe driving conditions. This is a known widespread defect, yet GM has not issued a recall. The failure happened without warning and required major engine disassembly. This should be investigated as a safety and reliability issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702281December 1, 2025
ENGINE
Oil cooler line separated
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701439November 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The 8-speed transmission has been a problem from day 1 of owning this truck. It has a bad vibration, slips into gear and hard shifts. I have maintained this truck to the fullest and have done all service to the fluids as requested by the manufacturer. I have never pulled a trailer, and I want The NTHSA to make all Chevrolet products that have this 8-speed transmission recalled. GM should make this right. These vehicles aren't cheap.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701033November 23, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The transmission consistently fails to shift properly, hanging between Drive and Overdrive. The dealership initially diagnosed the issue as a faulty torque converter & lines, then a tow/haul switch, and replaced it; however, the failure persists. The transmission now requires full replacement. I believe this is a known manufacturing defect present prior to the vehicle's release. Additionally, the lifetime powertrain warranty originally attached to the vehicle has been removed from GM's records. This hesitation causes unpredictable acceleration and loss of power, creating a significant safety hazard when merging onto highways or navigating heavy traffic. It is available for inspection upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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