2019 Chevrolet Silverado
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 402 of 1,076 complaints (37%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (10) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 515 in 2018 to 1,076 in 2019.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–3,650 | 3,100–4,550 | 2,950–4,550 | 2,950–5,150 | 2,950–4,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 17–20 | 17–20 | 15–21 | 15–27 | 14–27 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–18 / 19–24 | 15–18 / 19–24 | 14–20 / 17–24 | 14–23 / 16–33 | 13–23 / 16–33 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 447–533 | 447–524 | 421–593 | 383–594 | 383–635 | |
| Complaints filed | 836 | 515 | 1,076 | 725 | 815 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 8 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 49 | 10 | 27 | 13 | 20 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 15 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 11 | |
| Injuries reported | 21 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 17 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 6 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 21 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado have?
10 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado?
Engine: 402 of 1,076 NHTSA complaints (37%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado get?
EPA rates it 15–21 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado?
EPA estimates $2,950–$4,550 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (23)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 15 mpg | 22 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 510 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 516 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 491 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 10-spd | 8 | 6.2L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $4,550 (high) | 516 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 508 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 467 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 23 mpg | 21 mpg (high) | $2,950 (low) | 421 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic 8-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 17 mpg | 24 mpg (high) | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 456 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 524 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 19 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 442 g/mi |
| Configuration 13 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 556 g/mi |
| Configuration 15 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 | 593 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 16 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | 14 mpg (low) | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 555 g/mi |
| Configuration 21 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 4.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 558 g/mi |
| Configuration 23 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 4.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 | 592 g/mi |
Show 8 more configurations
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 11 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 442 g/mi |
| Configuration 12 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 517 g/mi |
| Configuration 14 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 464 g/mi |
| Configuration 17 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 547 g/mi |
| Configuration 18 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 509 g/mi |
| Configuration 19 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 15 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 529 g/mi |
| Configuration 20 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 4.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 530 g/mi |
| Configuration 22 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 4.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | 15 mpg | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 523 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 402 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 322 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 187 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 210 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 76 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 36 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 19 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 110 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (10)
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE · Campaign 21V985000 · Dec 17, 2021
Defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions.
Consequence: An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510.
TIRES; TIRES:SIDEWALL · Campaign 21V423000 · Jun 4, 2021
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Consequence: 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 a crash.
Remedy: Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230.
TIRES · Campaign 21V115000 · Feb 25, 2021
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Consequence: 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 a crash.
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 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS · Campaign 20V792000 · Dec 17, 2020
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position.
Consequence: If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · Campaign 20V650000 · Oct 22, 2020
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.
Consequence: If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202314870.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST · Campaign 20V055000 · Jan 31, 2020
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence: A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268091.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES · Campaign 19V889000 · Dec 12, 2019
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence: 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 at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES · Campaign 19V888000 · Dec 12, 2019
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.
Consequence: 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 surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 the B+ cable connection, as necessary. If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. All services will be performed free of charge. GM issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2020. GM issued second notice and the recall began March 9, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192273510.
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER · Campaign 19V814000 · Nov 15, 2019
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering. When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.
Consequence: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192270600.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · Campaign 18V868000 · Dec 11, 2018
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N182198820.