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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1,000
Crashes
41
Fires
7
Recalls
10
TSBs
1,730
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,000 complaints, 41 crashes, 7 fires, and 10 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

slams into gear

12 complaints • Severity 6.7/10

$X,XXX
2

lifter issue

6 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
3

shudder shake when accelerating

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

200 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 8K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

388
0–30K
78
30–60K
32
60–90K
15
90–120K
4
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (388 reports) • Median: 8K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (200 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain200 (20%)
Brakes158 (16%)
Engine146 (15%)
Electrical141 (14%)
Other85 (9%)
Steering49 (5%)
Stability Control48 (5%)
Structure:body18 (2%)

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with 200 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,002 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with 158 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with 146 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with 141 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

167
19
236
20
130
21
95
22
152
23
95
24
112
25
13
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (10 recalls)

18V868000Dec 2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

19V814000Dec 2019

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

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.

19V888000Mar 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

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.

19V889000Feb 2020

SERVICE BRAKES

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."

20V055000Feb 2020

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

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."

+ 5 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Model Years

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is related to the drivetrain, with 200 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 1,000 complaints, 41 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 10 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems start?
Based on 524 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 8,002 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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