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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most often about the engine (28% of complaints, typically around 15,000 miles). It is 17th of 27 Silverado 2500 model years by number of complaints and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Engine
21 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet silverado k2500hd. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of approximately 35 MPH or higher, they would notice that the vehicle would begin to emit sparks from the rear end. The failure occurred on three occasions. The contact was concerned that the failure could result into…
The truck was issued a recall for the engine blocker heater which was performed. Since that recall was performed I keep getting low coolant warnings on the dash in error. The vehicles was taken back to dealer and everything was checked. They refilled the system just incase there was an air pocket but they warned me…
Electrical
19 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 21,500 miles. Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control.
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
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 âcheck trailer wiringâ was displayed. The brake pedal was depressed, however, the trailer brakes failed to respond and the trailer did not slow…
Fuel system
11 complaints · 15%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…
Transmission
9 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 3,500 miles.
After picking up truck from dealer for first oil change. Noticed a rattling sound seems to be coming from bell housing area. Dealer says its a diesel thats the way they sound..sounds like something is rolling around in bell housing
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…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 10%Engine compartment fire with visible flames. Driving on a gravel road approximately 10 miles per hour. Stopped to check out the road conditions ahead and there was smoke coming out of the drivers side front wheel well. Turned the truck off. Opened the hood and there were visible flames behind the engine near the fire…
The truck was issued a recall for the engine blocker heater which was performed. Since that recall was performed I keep getting low coolant warnings on the dash in error. The vehicles was taken back to dealer and everything was checked. They refilled the system just incase there was an air pocket but they warned me…
Brakes
6 complaints · 8%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.
At liwer speeds my truck keeps surging forward. I only have 9500 miles on it and is one year old. Under normal braking it works fine, but at lower speeds it is a bear to stop. Yesterday I almost missed my turn because it surged forward, and last week it overshot the intersection by a few feet because it surged ahead.
Steering
5 complaints · 7%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…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
While operating vehicle, entering interstate I started to experience uncontrollable vibration in the rear of my vehicle. The passenger rear tire had suddenly lost tread without warning. The tire in question is lt275/65r20 bfgoodrich all terrain t/a ko2. Luckily I was able to remain in control of vehicle otherwise this…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 equipped with cooper tires, tire line: discoverer a/t3 xlt, tire size: 265/70/r18, dot number: up511ne. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH in inclement weather, the contact heard a loud explosion, and then the vehicle swerved. The contact checked…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls
Air bags
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace both rrab modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 24, 2026. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n262557310. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on may 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26v166.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018 chevrolet silverado 1500, gmc sierra 1500, 2019 chevrolet silverado 2500, silverado 3500, gmc sierra 2500, and sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (rrab) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Air bags
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right-side rrab modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 16, 2026. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n262549710. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on march 19, 2026.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018 chevrolet silverado 1500, gmc sierra 1500, 2019 chevrolet silverado 2500, silverado 3500, gmc sierra 2500, and sierra 3500 crew cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (rrab) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Air bags
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right side rrab modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 23, 2025. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is n252513060.
Full defect summary
General motors (gm) is recalling certain 2018 gmc sierra 1500, 2019 sierra 2500, 3500, chevrolet silverado 3500, and chevrolet silverado 2500 and 2018 chevrolet silverado 1500 crew cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Air bags: inflator
Risk: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right side rrab modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 8, 2024. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc customer service at 888-988-7267. Gm's number for this recall is n242474500.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018 chevrolet silverado 1500, gmc sierra 1500, 2018-2019 chevrolet silverado 2500, 3500, and gmc sierra 2500, 3500 crew cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (rrab) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on march 15, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed june 21, 2023. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n222368030.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet silverado 2500, 3500, and gmc sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.
Equipment: engine block heater
Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords. Vehicles that have this feature disabled as a remedy to the safety condition will be contacted and offered replacement block heaters and heater cords under a separate customer satisfaction program, free of charge. Gm will provide free replacement block heaters and cords under a separate customer satisfaction campaign. For vehicles previously included in recall 19v-328, the heater cord will be replaced and rerouted, free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owner notification letters are expected to be
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 gmc sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord. An electrical short-circuit may occur in the engine-block heater cable or in the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater.
Engine
Risk: A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
Fix: Gm will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord. The recall began december 11, 2019. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-586-596-1733. Gm's number for this recall is n182206310.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019 chevrolet silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and gmc sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (21 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles); electrical (19 complaints, typically around 21,500 miles); fuel system (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 21, 2026 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- It is 17th of 27 Silverado 2500 model years by number of complaints, with 74 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.