2019 Chevrolet Silverado Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 17 NHTSA recalls and 1,193 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required. The counts include both the light-duty (1500) and the heavy-duty (2500/3500) pickups, which NHTSA lists under the same model name.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2019 Chevrolet Silverado
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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17
NHTSA Recalls
17 recalls on record
1,193
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
31
Crash Reports
14 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Chevrolet Silverado (17)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords. Vehicles that have this feature disabled as a remedy to the safety condition will be contacted and offered replacement block heaters…
🔧 Engine
A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: GM will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord….
🔧 Fuel System, Diesel: Storage: Tank Assembly
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed…
🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window: Curtain: Inflator
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and…
🔧 Air Bags
A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or…
🔧 Air Bags
A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet…
🔧 Air Bags
A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at…
🔧 Tires
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Abs Warning Light
If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service…
🔧 Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery: Cables
An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach…
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Chevrolet Silverado
Based on 1,193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Chevrolet Silverado — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.
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✅ Best model years: 2013, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Chevrolet Silverado
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado has 17 recall campaigns and 1,193 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado have?
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado has 17 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado are: Power Train, Engine, Electrical System, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado safe to buy?
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 17 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Silverado should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Silverado are: 2013, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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