Chevrolet Silverado Complaints (2019)

1,196 consumer complaints on file.

#11680296August 13, 2025
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, VIN [XXX] . Purchased in 2020 from McLarty Chevrolet Little Rock, AR. Dealer, Russell Chevrolet Sherwood, AR installed remanufactured engine 03/13/2025 at Russell Chevrolet (Service Order [XXX]). Since installation of engine and last time I got it out of the shop on 8/1/25, repeated safety-critical failures: check engine light comes on/loses power/shuts off at intersections, have to push to safe place on the side of interstate or exit, wait 30-45 minutes before start waiting. Most recent 5 Breakdowns while on vacation in Florida: [XXX] Pensacola, FL in the garage, [XXX] Perdido Keys at traffic light, Flowood MS, [XXX] at a major high light, Pine Bluff AR, [XXX], [XXX] , [XXX] at traffic light. Four+ dealer visits, problem persists, unsafe to operate, major business loss. Attached documentation shows repeated failed repairs and out-of-pocket costs paying $963.73 per month to Wells Fargo. Request investigation and enforcement. 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
#11680335August 13, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES
While Driving without a Trailer attached to the truck or anything plugged into the Trailer plugs on the truck, the "Service Trailer Brake System" continuosly flashes up on the Dash and chimes even after mutiple "Dismiss" attempts it still comes back.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680345August 13, 2025
ENGINE
Chevy Silverado 2019 6.2 liter engine malfunction causing reduced power and transmission shifting issues Vehicle speed suddenly reduced while driving 55mph. Took to independent mechanic to investigate, he states failed lifters in valve train causing missfire of cylinders. Have since taken vehicle to St. Clair Chevrolet dealer in St. Clair Mi. awaiting their investigation and solution. Several different service lights and warnings taking place at time of failure while driving and when the vehicle is shut off and restarted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679848August 11, 2025
STEERING, ENGINE, PARKING BRAKE
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and started sputtering. The contact stated that the messages “Service ESP” and “Service Parking Brake” were displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence, turned off, and the contact waited for 30 minutes to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was then driven to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the lifters had collapsed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679775August 11, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that during cold starts, there was an abnormal sound like a loud pop, and the "Service Engine" warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a local dealer. The contact stated that there was a misfire coming from the engine, but the vehicle had not stalled. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that a valve had failed and damaged the camshaft. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to TSB: 19-NA-291. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679376August 8, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Passenger side lifters have failed, along with camshaft. The induced misfire caused a sudden and potentially unsafe jerking of the vehicle while on the expressway. The vehicle was on cruise control and running at 1,400rpms at the time of the failure. There were zero warning lights or vibrations/noises that could have indicated an imminent failure. Thankfully I was alone on the expressway at the time of the incident as the vehicle started bucking, jerking me out of my lane until I could regain control. Vehicle had 105,500 miles with all engine maintenance up to date prior to incident. Speed limit on this section of US31 is 75mph.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679468August 8, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The valve body for the transmission failed. While driving the vehicle transmission would shift violently. This would cause the truck to jerk forward a few times before engaging the next gear. At times it caused a slowed performance and could have caused an accident with another motor vehicle especially when traveling uphill. I brought the truck to a chevrolet dealership and they confirmed this issue. I also completed online forum and general searches through google which confirm this is an issue especially with the 4 cylinder and v6 engines. The check engine light came on when the issue first occurred. The issue happened a week after my catalytic converter was replaced under warranty in July 2025.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678994August 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN
GM says my Vin was not part of the recalls, The Vin wasn't the problem,It was the Transmission!!! letter I sent to GM : Transmission Failure on 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Dear General Motors Customer Assistance, I am writing to formally express my concern regarding the complete failure of the 8L90 transmission in my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT. I have been a loyal Chevrolet customer and have always trusted GM vehicles for their reliability and performance. However, the recent catastrophic failure of my transmission—resulting in both internal and external damage—has left me extremely disappointed and financially burdened. This vehicle, equipped with the 8-speed 8L90 transmission, began exhibiting harsh shifting, delayed acceleration, and shuddering well before the failure. Despite regular maintenance and proper care, the transmission ultimately failed and "blew up" both internally and externally, rendering the vehicle undrivable and in need of complete transmission replacement. Upon further research, I discovered that numerous owners of 2015–2019 GM vehicles with the 8L90 transmission have reported similar issues, and multiple class-action lawsuits have been filed citing systemic defects in this transmission design. Though no recall has been officially issued, the volume of complaints and the existence of internal Technical Service Bulletins (such as TSB 16-NA-019) suggest GM is aware of the ongoing problems associated with this transmission. Given these circumstances, I am requesting that General Motors stand behind its product and assist with the full cost of replacing the failed transmission. I am prepared to provide documentation including service records, a technician’s report on the failure, and photos of the damage if needed. Please let me know how GM intends to proceed with this request. I would appreciate a prompt and fair resolution to this matter. Sincerely, [XXX] VIN # [XXX] Current Mileage: 114850 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 55
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679087August 7, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Transmission is shifting and shaking and vibration funny whines when driving and hard shifts makes clunking noises when shifting or down shifting. Engine ticks very loud and loses power
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679211August 7, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
GM refuses to cover catalytic converter recall 20V-005 despite matching VIN/build criteria. Failure occurred at 88k, but dealer refused service at the time. I'm now driving it at 108k. Private garage confirmed it's critically plugged.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678140August 4, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and vibrated while shifting into gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in an Extended Warranty coverage related to the failure. The failure mileage was 200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678379August 4, 2025
ENGINE
On 7/2/25, I was driving my 2019 Chevy Silverado on the highway and felt like there was a slight loss of power. I then noticed the Service parking brake, service ESC and the check engine light came on. I was going up a hill and had to move over to the far right lane and drive very slowly on the highway because of the engine problem. I was able to get off the highway without incident. I immediately took the truck to the Chevrolet dealer where I purchased it since it was very close. The dealership later inspected the truck and found the lifters had seized and caused damage to the camshaft. They said I would need a new engine at a cost of around $15,000. There were no warning signs or problems to indicate I was going to have an engine failure. The instrument warning lights came on when the engine problem occurred.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678385August 4, 2025
ENGINE
The vehicle was being driven to work when the engine lost power and several warning lights started cycling. The vehicle started shaking badly. The truck had 62,735 miles and was regularly serviced. We took it to Christian Brothers Automotive in Lubbock, TX. where they were able to find that that lifters failed causing $7,000.00 in damage. The shop that made the repairs said it is a common and known issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677404July 31, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Key keeps getting stuck when I put it in park and turn off truck! It’s off and on park but it won’t release the key! This happens every day!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677598July 31, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1st incident: When driving the vehicle dashboard shut off, no indicators working such as speedometer, gauges etc and brakes were not working, luckily I was in a 60 miles an hour zone so I had to just let the vehicle come to a gravity stop. To turn off the engine and start it back up again. 2nd incident: when driving the dash lights turned off and on like flickering on and off and all the gauges mentioned above did not work, and brakes did not work. This is very scary! All power in the truck is lost while driving and braking issue!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677163July 30, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while idling, the vehicle made an abnormal ticking sound, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but no diagnostic trouble codes were retrieved, and the cause of the failure could not be determined. The mechanic advised the contact to tow the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed with defective engine lifters and a defective camshaft. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE25001(Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall, and a case was filed. The manufacturer agreed to partially cover the cost of the repair. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer also referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a vehicle safety complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676707July 28, 2025
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT and I am having issues with the transmission bucking, hesitating, slipping. I am also having issues with the variable timing system. The variable timing system started acting up last year and when I took it to the dealer they replaced it and I was charged over $400 for it to be repaired. It happened again the beginning of this year and I took it back to the dealer. They told me the oil was dirty and suggested an oil change to fix the issue. I had the oil change done and now I am having the same problem again and have already had the oil changed. I need help since I am paying for a vehicle that is sitting in my driveway not being able to be used. There are 6 codes that have popped up including the variable timing system, cylinder 4 misfire, brake system, and I'm not exactly sure what the other ones are.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676513July 27, 2025
ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING
Driving on highway leaving Virginia going around 70 all of a sudden truck starts making clicking and clacking sound all warning signals came on dash truck slows down to 20-25 miles pulled off highway checked fluid levels returned back to highway could only drive 45-50 an hour to Augusta Ga upon inspection at dealership was told either the lifters and camshaft were bad no prior problems
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675647July 23, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was an internal engine failure; however, the vehicle was not officially diagnosed. 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 approximately 116,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675474July 22, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact inspected the vehicle and found an oil leak on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine oil cooler lines had ruptured and failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The manufacturer assisted with the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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