2019 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
74 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
12,025 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 36 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 74 complaints (25.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 14 | 18.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 9.5% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 8.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 6.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 5.4% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 19 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
Engine: 19; Electrical System: 18; Fuel/Propulsion System: 10; Power Train: 9; Unknown Or Other: 7; Service Brakes: 6; Steering: 5; Air Bags: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 22 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 22; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 3
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (22). 38 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 10 |
2019: 11; 2020: 13; 2021: 5; 2022: 6; 2023: 9; 2024: 13; 2025: 7; 2026: 10
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11318681 · 2020-03-19 (March 19, 2020)
BRAKES ON TRUCK WAS ENGAGING WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS WORN DOWN THE BRAKE PADS. BRAKE COMPANY SAID THE PUMP FAILED CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN.
Owner-reported narrative. 89,383 miles reported. Look up ODI 11318681 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11323064 · 2020-05-02 (May 2, 2020)
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL ABOUT 65-70 I TURNED THE EXHAUST BRAKE ON AND THE TRUCK MADE A BIG BANG NOISE AND THEN SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING WAS GRINDING. THEN WENT INTO LIMP MODE LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON TOO. I MADE IT HOME BUT WENT TO PUT IN REVERSE AND NOTHING, NO REVERSE
Owner-reported narrative. 3,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11323064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11397045 · 2021-02-19 (February 19, 2021)
BATTERY LOSING CHARGE ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK INTERMITTENT AMMETER SHOWING BELOW NORMAL VOLTAGE DEALERSHIP IS REPLACING ALL BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR CABLES UNDER WARRANTY DEALERSHIP IS REPLACING IGNITION KEY SWITCH
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11397045 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11488981 · 2022-10-12 (October 12, 2022)
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving at 30-35 MPH with a 2017 Heartland Bighorn trailer hitched to the vehicle, the message “Check Trailer Wiring” was displayed. The brake pedal was depressed, however, the trailer brakes failed to respond and the trailer did not slow down as intended. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring for an extended period of time while driving. The contact stated that the failure persisted for 4 hours while driving at 60 MPH. The contact stated that several…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11488981 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11254349 · 2019-09-10 (September 10, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO SECONDS AND THERE WAS A RESISTANCE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. PELLEGRINO CHEVROLET (LOCATED AT 1000 GATEWAY BLVD, WESTVILLE, NJ 08093, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED, WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MA…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,533 miles reported. Look up ODI 11254349 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11342170 · 2020-07-29 (July 29, 2020)
ON JULY 9 2020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1900 ENROUTE HOME FROM WORK, FOR REASONS UNKNOWN, DRIVER, (MY 26 Y/O SON ) LOST CONSCIOUSNESS AND SUBSEQUENTLY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE (2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD CREW CAB LONG BED 4X4) WHILE IN MOTION HEADING SOUTHWEST ON A 2 LANE NON DIVIDED LOCAL RURAL ROAD. VEHICLE CROSSED CENTER LINES AND UNOCCUPIED ONCOMING LANE AND TRAVELED OFF THE ROAD AT 1022 TAMARAC RD, BRUNSWICK, NY AND STRUCK A GROUP OF TREES DEAD CENTER OF FRONT END SHEARING ALL TREES OFF AT IMPACT. DRIVER BECAME ALERT AT FIRST IMPACT. TREES CAM…
Owner-reported narrative. 21,715 miles reported. Look up ODI 11342170 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11190070 · 2019-03-19 (March 19, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD EXPLOSIVE NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND WAS COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT A LOW SPEED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO PETERSON CHEVROLET BUICK CADILLAC (LOCATED AT 12300 W FAIRVIEW AVE, BOISE, ID 83713, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS …
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11190070 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11256720 · 2019-09-19 (September 19, 2019)
WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN AND SLOWING DOWN THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTS AND MAKES A LOUD CLUNK NOISE JUST BELOW 10 MPH AND ETHER THE TRANSMISSION OR REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK UP AND MAKE THE REAR TIRES LOCK UP FOR ABOUT ONE SECOND. THIS HAPPENS MORE DURING THE FIRST DRIVE IN THE MORNING BUT WILL HAPPEN ANYTIME WITH NO WARNING. I AM VERY WORRIED ABOUT TOWING WITH IT. ## VIN PASSED ## , ##
Owner-reported narrative. 8,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11256720 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11389212 · 2021-01-21 (January 21, 2021)
SEVERE SHAKE WHEN BRAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS, FUEL TANK FAILED (VEHICLE WAS SPEWING DIESEL) - IT TOOK 3 MONTHS TO GET A NEW TANK, TRANSFER CASE HAS FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. WE HAVE BEEN HAVING THESE PROBLEMS SINCE THE DAY WE PICKED UP THE TRUCK.I HAVE SERVICE RECORDS SHOWING ALL THE REPAIRS. GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS BUT CLAIM 'THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO BUT WAIT FOR A FIX'.
Owner-reported narrative. 867 miles reported. Look up ODI 11389212 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11600117 · 2024-07-08 (July 8, 2024)
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while towing an RV and driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. During the failure the message "Forward Propulsion Failure" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump control module had failed. The fuel pump control module was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11600117 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11625716 · 2024-11-16 (November 16, 2024)
The fuel tank vent got plugged, which collapsed the fuel tank, damaged the fuel pump causing the truck to stall at highway speeds on the highway in traffic. GM certified mechanic at the dealership confirmed and mentioned that he had already repaired 4 trucks with this issue in Rochester, MN. Prior to the failure, the fuel gauge was inaccurate and a few days later the check engine came in at which time we scheduled an appointment with the mechanic.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11625716 at NHTSA ↗