The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is associated with 1059 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 10 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 204 reports (19% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 23 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.7l 4-cyl, 5.3l 8-cyl, 6.2l 8-cyl, and 4.3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 15 to 21 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 1059 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 10 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Engine (204 / 19%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 27 crash / 8 fire / 12 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 15–21 MPG (23 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Silverado C10 2WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 20 MPG | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Silverado C10 2WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 19 MPG | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Silverado K10 4WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 19 MPG | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| Silverado C10 2WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 17 MPG | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Silverado C10 XFE 2WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Silverado K10 4WD | 2.7L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 18 MPG | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| Silverado K10 4WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Silverado LD C15 2WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Silverado LD K15 4WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Silverado K10 4WD | 6.2L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 10-spd | 16 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 / yr |
| Silverado K10 4WD TrailBoss | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Silverado C10 2WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Silverado K10 4WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Silverado C10 2WD | 4.3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 16 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Silverado C10 2WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Silverado K10 4WD | 4.3L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD | 4.3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Silverado K10 4WD TrailBoss | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $3,850 / yr |
| Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $3,850 / yr |
| Silverado K10 4WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $3,850 / yr |
| Silverado K10 4WD TrailBoss | 4.3L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | — | $3,850 / yr |
| Silverado K10 Cab Chassis 4WD | 5.3L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 14 MPG | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | — | $4,100 / yr |
| Silverado K10 Cab Chassis 4WD | 4.3L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 14 MPG | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | — | $4,100 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| PU/EC 4WD | | | | | 19.8% |
| PU/CC 4WD | | | | | 19.8% |
| PU/RC 4WD | | | | | 19.8% |
| PU/EC RWD | | | | | 19.1% |
| PU/CC RWD | | | | | 19.1% |
| PU/RC RWD | | | | | 19.1% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: TIRES
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: TIRES
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
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