2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Common Problems
Ranked from 431 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
23 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Braking System Warning Lights
208complaintsSafety riskBrakesMultiple warning lights related to the braking system appear, indicating potential serious issues.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V889000, 20V055000
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Transmission Shuddering and Jerking
168complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission experiences hard shifting and jerking, causing the vehicle to shudder and lurch, especially at low and high speeds.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Electrical system failures affecting vehicle controls
41complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe electrical system malfunctions, causing intermittent failures in vehicle controls such as the shift-to-park feature and brake systems.
Related recall: 19V888000
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Transmission Issues Causing Power Loss
37complaintsHigh severityTransmissionComplaints of transmission problems leading to power loss and difficulty in shifting gears, often requiring transmission replacement.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Engine misfire and cylinder failure
26complaintsSafety riskEngineEngine misfires, cylinders fail, and the check engine light illuminates.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Brake System Failure
5complaintsMedium severityBrakesBrake system failure causes the vehicle to stop unexpectedly, with no warning lights, leading to safety concerns.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V889000, 20V055000
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Check Engine Light and Dashboard Warnings
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe check engine light and various dashboard warnings indicate underlying engine issues, often leading to further malfunctions.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Electrical System Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical system malfunctions cause the vehicle to fail to start properly, with warning lights and messages appearing on the dashboard.
Related recall: 19V888000
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Engine Lifter Failure
5complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine lifter failure causes the vehicle to stall or lose power, leading to breakdowns and requiring a new engine.
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Steering System Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering system malfunction leads to power steering failure, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
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Suspension Failure
5complaintsMedium severitySuspensionSuspension failure results in control arm detachment, leading to loss of stability and potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Engine Lock-Up and Complete Failure
4complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine locks up and fails completely, potentially leading to a loss of control and serious injury or accidents.
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Engine Oil Cooler Line Failure
4complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine oil cooler line fails, causing a loss of engine oil and increasing the risk of engine seizure or fire.
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Engine Stall at High Speed Due to Oil Cooler Line Detachment
4complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls at high speeds due to oil cooler lines detaching from the crimp.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Engine Knocking and Rattling
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces a persistent knocking and rattling sound, indicating potential internal engine failure.
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Engine Knocking and Seizure Without Warning Lights
3complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine starts knocking and seizing without warning lights, often requiring immediate engine replacement.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Engine Lifter Failure Causing Camshaft Damage
3complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine lifters fail, causing camshaft damage and requiring complete engine replacement.
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Electrical System Dashboard Warning Messages
2complaintsLow severityElectricalDashboard displays multiple warning messages, such as service ESC and service parking brake.
Related recall: 19V888000
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Electrical System Issues Leading to Safety Concerns
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalElectrical system issues, such as chafing wiring harnesses and corroded ground straps, lead to safety concerns and potential accidents.
Related recall: 19V888000
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Engine Misfire Due to Failed Lifters
2complaintsHigh severityEngineFailed lifters in the valve train cause misfires and reduced power.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Engine Overheating and Excessive Oil Consumption
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine overheats and consumes an excessive amount of oil, requiring frequent refills and potential engine damage.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 22
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle, especially under stop-start conditions, leading to unexpected shutdowns.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 23
Service Trailer Brake System Warning
2complaintsLow severityElectricalService trailer brake system warning light continuously flashes and chimes.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V888000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.