2019 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2019 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 has 101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: when vehicle is accelerating anywhere from 30-50 mph, the truck loses power for several seconds, and starts sputtering or chugging. the rpm on the dash starts bouncing up and down. this goes on for several seconds and truck slows down. it then goes away and can continue driving. however, when towing. ⚠️ 8 fire reports filed.

8 fire reports 2 injuries

101

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

22 complaints

22%

• WHEN VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING ANYWHERE FROM 30-50 MPH, THE TRUCK LOSES POWER FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, AND STARTS SPUTTERING OR CHUGGING. THE RPM ON THE DASH STARTS BOUNCING UP AND DOWN. THIS GOES ON FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AND TRUCK SLOWS DOWN. IT THEN GOES AWAY AND CAN CONTINUE DRIVING. HOWEVER, WHEN TOWING
• 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 REST
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE ENGINE COMPARMTMENT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE SPREAD AND BURNED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS WERE PRESENT. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 4 fire reports

“WHEN VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING ANYWHERE FROM 30-50 MPH, THE TRUCK LOSES POWER FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, AND STARTS SPUTTERING OR CHUGGING. THE RPM ON THE DASH STARTS BOUNCING UP AND DOWN. THIS GOES ON FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AND TRUCK SLOWS DOWN. IT THEN GOES AWAY AND CAN CONTINUE DRIVING. HOWEVER, WHEN TOWING”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

18 complaints

18%

• 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 REST
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE DRIVEWAY, THE REARVIEW CAMERA SCREEN WENT BLANK. THE CONTACT HAD TO REVERSE BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY, PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, AND THE CAMERA WORKED AGAIN. ALSO
• GM RECALL ON BLOCK HEATER CORD. THIS HAS BEEN OPEN FOR OVER 1 YEAR, AND I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT THE FIX. SURELY THEY HAVE FIGURED OUT WHAT TO DO TO FIX PROBLEM! RE: NHTSA# 19V328

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“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 REST”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

11 complaints

11%

• WHEN VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING ANYWHERE FROM 30-50 MPH, THE TRUCK LOSES POWER FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, AND STARTS SPUTTERING OR CHUGGING. THE RPM ON THE DASH STARTS BOUNCING UP AND DOWN. THIS GOES ON FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AND TRUCK SLOWS DOWN. IT THEN GOES AWAY AND CAN CONTINUE DRIVING. HOWEVER, WHEN TOWING
• 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 O
• Lack of proper venting of the DEF holding tank causes tank to buckle and expand resulting in very loud metal banging sounds as vehicle travels between high and low elevations. For example driving from Flagstaff AZ (el. 7000) to Phoenix AZ (el 1600) results in loud metal noises from the tank as it pa

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

10 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 EN
• 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 PO
• The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V496000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“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 EN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

9 complaints

• 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 REST
• 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 ANY
• NOVEMBER 20, 2019 WITH ONLY 1380 ON THE NEW 2019 SILVERADO. WHILE LEAVING A PARKING GARAGE IN THE MORNING IN RENO, NEVADA IT WAS 28 DEGREES. WHEN DRIVING OUT THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO HAVE LOST CONNECTION. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT ENGAGING. I FEATHERED THE THROTTLE AND

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 101 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: WHEN VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING ANYWHERE FROM 30-50 MPH, THE TRUCK LOSES POWER FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, AND STARTS SPUTTERING OR CHUGGING. THE RPM ON THE DASH STARTS BOUNCING UP AND DOWN. THIS GOES ON FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AND TRUCK SLOWS DOWN. IT THEN GOES AWAY AND CAN CONTINUE DRIVING. HOWEVER, WHEN TOWING
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: 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 REST
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: WHEN VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING ANYWHERE FROM 30-50 MPH, THE TRUCK LOSES POWER FOR SEVERAL SECONDS, AND STARTS SPUTTERING OR CHUGGING. THE RPM ON THE DASH STARTS BOUNCING UP AND DOWN. THIS GOES ON FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AND TRUCK SLOWS DOWN. IT THEN GOES AWAY AND CAN CONTINUE DRIVING. HOWEVER, WHEN TOWING
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: 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 EN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)