2019 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
21 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
7,390 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 21 complaints (23.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 28.6% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 19.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 14.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.8% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Electrical System: 5; Power Train: 5; Engine: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 2; Air Bags: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 15 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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 3; 2022: 1; 2023: 3; 2024: 3; 2025: 5; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 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 11150770 · 2018-11-10 (November 10, 2018)
EXPERIENCED KNOWN CHUGGLE ISSUE AT ONLY 200 MILES ON THE NEW VEHICLE. INFORMATION REGARDING THIS KNOWN ISSUE BY GM BELOW (KNOWN ISSUE SINCE 2017). #PIP5480: HESITATION, BUMP OR CHUGGLE INVOLVED REGION OR COUNTRY: NORTH AMERICA ADDITIONAL RPO/S: 6.6 L5P CONDITION: CUSTOMER CONCERN MAY BE OF A HESITATION, BUMP, CHUGGLE, JERK OR A FEELING OF HARSHNESS UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:  1. VEHICLE SPEED IN THE RANGE OF 25-45 MPH.  2. LIGHT ACCELERATOR PEDAL TIP-IN OR TIP-OUT MANEUVER.  3. TRANSMISSION IN 3RD GEAR. …
Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11150770 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11403978 · 2021-03-19 (March 19, 2021)
TRUCK HAD A VIBRATION IN 4WD WHEN ACCELERATING SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN SEPTEMBER 2018. FOUND EXCESSIVE METAL ON TRANSFER CASE MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUG. AFTER SEVERAL WARRANTY VISITS TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENTS THAT DENIED ANY WARRANTY ISSUE EXISTED, I PAID OUT OF POCKET TO HAVE A REPUTABLE TRANSMISSION COMPANY PULL AND OPEN UP THE TRANSFER CASE. THE TRANSMISSION COMPANY DETERMINED THE TRANSFER CASE HAD A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHERE A DRIVE SPROCKET HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY SPACED ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT CAUSING THE 4WD CHAIN TO RUN AT AN ANGLE…
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11403978 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11547359 · 2023-09-29 (September 29, 2023)
The right brake caliper malfunctioned and is available for inspection from dealer. There was significant safety risk due to the fact all brake power was lost making the vehicle very difficult to stop. The dealer confirmed the caliper failed. The component has not been inspected. No warning, or symptoms and vehicle is maintained at dealer at recommended intervals.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11547359 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11567405 · 2024-01-24 (January 24, 2024)
There was oil leaking from my rear wheel causing loss of brakes and lots of smoke, almost caught on fire. Dealer stated that there was a defective rear wheel seal. There was loss of braking control on wet pavement from precipitation.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11567405 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11522066 · 2023-05-15 (May 15, 2023)
The electrical connector vibrated loose at the injector. The mechanic said he has seen this happen before and GM said its because those motors vibrate excessively. It caused my vehicle to run in reduced power mode. In that mode it was lurching forward uncontrollably and it felt like the transmission was banging. What damage will that alone cause in the future? Also, if GM knows there is an issue, why isn't it fixed? Why is the consumer responsible for poor engineering or design flaws? It isn't normal wear and tear or neglect on my part. The rep…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11522066 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11696384 · 2025-10-29 (October 29, 2025)
There is a common and very dangerous electrical wire routing problem on my vehicle, along with 3 dozen others and my dads (separate but same truck) i confirmed with (FB group for owners of 17-19 L5P GMC diesel trucks) where the alternator positive wire from the alternator to the battery is run right along and across a rather sharp part of molding from the air intake tube. This routing location and rough intake plastic molding rubs through the alternator wire creating a possible electrical short/ corrosion problems that can lead to battery and …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11696384 at NHTSA ↗