2019 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2019 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500 has 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (18% of all complaints), specifically: 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.

1 crash report 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

6 complaints

18%

• 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
• Service trailer brake system appears and my trailer brake information doesn’t show up on the dashboard when I try to manually engage the electric trailer brakes.
• Service trailer brake system appears and my trailer brake information doesn’t show up on the dashboard when I try to manually engage the electric trailer brakes.

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

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

5 complaints

15%

• 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
• I continually receive a “Low coolant “ warning on my dash. While the truck was under warranty, the dealership replaced the coolant reservoir which contains the coolant level sensor. Now that my vehicle is no longer under warranty they refuse to fix the problem unless I pay for it. The dealership
• 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

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

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

5 complaints

15%

• 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
• 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 exploded from the inside causing catastrophic failure that could have resulted in death. Milage on vehicle was 20k. No indication of transmission issues on warning sensors in the car or through feeling the transmission slipping or hearing any noises before it occurred

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

5 complaints

15%

• VEHICLE IS USED TO TOW A FIFTH WHEEL RV. THE EXHAUST HEAT FROM THE TRUCK HAS MELTED /DEFORMED FIBERGLASS AND PLASTIC ON THE FIFTH WHEEL DIRECTLY BEHIND THE EXHAUST OUTLET. THE TRUCK IS COMPLETELY STOCK WITHOUT ANY AFTER MARKET ADDITIONS. THE TRUCK HAS LESS THEN 10 K MILES, AND THE DAMAGE OCCURRED AR
• The rear camera on this truck and many others is faulty. It is too blurry and foggy on a readily see anything in it. These have been made a required safety item, and what is the point of it if it is junk within 2 years on a 70k vehicle and is useless.
• The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V496000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who stated that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the

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

“VEHICLE IS USED TO TOW A FIFTH WHEEL RV. THE EXHAUST HEAT FROM THE TRUCK HAS MELTED /DEFORMED FIBERGLASS AND PLASTIC ON THE FIFTH WHEEL DIRECTLY BEHIND THE EXHAUST OUTLET. THE TRUCK IS COMPLETELY STOCK WITHOUT ANY AFTER MARKET ADDITIONS. THE TRUCK HAS LESS THEN 10 K MILES, AND THE DAMAGE OCCURRED AR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

4 complaints

12%

• 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
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING 45-65 MPH AND TOWING A WORK AND PLAY TOW TRAILER, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO DETECTED DIESEL FUEL LEAKING WHILE THE IGNITION WAS IN THE ON POSITION AND THAT THE FUEL FILTER HOUSI
• Driving at hiway speed and towing a 40' travel trailer the transmission failed and put my family in grave danger. GM is aware of this issue as they have issued a service bulletin due to an engineering flaw.... ( transfer case input and out put shaft failure) This needs to be a recall before someone

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 34 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: VEHICLE IS USED TO TOW A FIFTH WHEEL RV. THE EXHAUST HEAT FROM THE TRUCK HAS MELTED /DEFORMED FIBERGLASS AND PLASTIC ON THE FIFTH WHEEL DIRECTLY BEHIND THE EXHAUST OUTLET. THE TRUCK IS COMPLETELY STOCK WITHOUT ANY AFTER MARKET ADDITIONS. THE TRUCK HAS LESS THEN 10 K MILES, AND THE DAMAGE OCCURRED AR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)