general problems of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - part 1

My 2019 chevy Silverado 1500 has only 61k miles on it. While driving at expressway speed I can feel a vibration, when at a stop and slowly accelerating it feels like driving on a rubble strip and then while going through the gears it has hard/harsh shifting! I have taken it to my local gm dealership in [xxx] and they are going to do a transmission flush and new fluid but I am worried that the problem may be worse than just bad fluid at this point, more like worn clutch plates, etc. ? if this does not fix the problem my extended warranty end at 80k miles and I will be stuck with a truck that has a major transmission problem! no trans should go at 60k miles! why isn't there a recall on the 1500 8 speed transmission for these chevy trucks? I understand there are many technical service bulletins issued by gm for the transmission issues but no recall. This should be looked into with all the complaints filed for their transmission issues! hopefully gm will be forced to do the right thing and issue a recall. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the low engine oil warning light illuminated. A month later, while driving 60 mph, the transmission malfunctioned between 4th and 5th gear, either missing shifts or shifting erratically, accompanied by a severe vibration. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where technicians discovered a leaking engine oil cooling line while preparing to repair the transmission. The dealer confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the VIN was excluded from customer satisfaction program: n192220080.

Transmission entered limp mode when decelerating at highway speed. Shutter shift, rapid rpm increase. First shift in the morning is a hard shift with loss of power.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was rumbling and shaking abnormally. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic test failed to retrieve a fault code. The contact agreed to pay an additional fee to have the transmission pan lowered to see what had caused the failure. The mechanic discovered metal shavings inside the transmission pan. The dealer stated that the transmission pan could be cleaned and reinstalled; however, the dealer refused to provide a warranty for the repair or guarantee that it would fix the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Came off the parkway and came to a stop at a stop sign. As I attempted to accelerate forward the truck shuttered violently, did not move forward and then slammed into gear. As it slammed into gear it jerked forward. The force of the jerk pushed me back in the seat and caused the steering wheel to turn. About 100 yards later I came to a stop in traffic. As I attempted to accelerate the same incident occurred again. After the second incident anytime I same to a stop and attempted to accelerate forward the shutter was no longer present but the truck would not move at first and would then slam into gear and jerk violently. This would occur in drive and reverse. I brought it to the dealership and they diagnosed that it needed a transmission. The service writer even told me it bucked so hard while the technician was moving it that it almost put him through the steering wheel. The truck is currently having the transmission replaced at greenbrook GMC. Estimated repair cost is $9400 plus taxes and fees. Can provide invoice and bill once repair is completed.

My head, my transmission in my Silverado 1500 6 speed has had rough shifting since I bought it had 29,000 miles on it. It also has been looked at for the rough and they said it was normal now at 100,000 miles by train ships out of gear while driving and coming to an idle at random spots, took it into a train shop westland transmission. They said I need all new transmission which I think this should've been fixed a long time ago with the rough shifting the recall and lawsuit needs to add the six speed trans to the eight speed intense speed that gm is officially getting served on.

My truck suddenly stopped, received a message on the dashboard that said transmission hot. Idle engine. I was unable to remove my key. Minutes later it started up like nothing.

"the transmission valve body is failing, causing the rear wheels to violently lock up while driving.

I was driving my 2019 chevy silverado trailboss with 81,000 miles at 65mph on I-80 east in omaha, ne, when 3 warning lights came on. The first was the service parking brake. The second was service esc. The final was a flashing check engine light. My truck started backfiring/misfiring, making a loud ticking noise, and running extremely rough. I was trying to merge off the interstate, but it was running so rough that it made it very difficult to do so safely. Eventually, I just had to finish going where I was headed and park it in the lot. I did some research and called my local shop. They said to stop driving immediately and have it towed to them for inspection. They used a diagnostic tool and diagnosed the issue as a dfm lifter failure. But they could not fix it there and recommended I take it to a different shop. I had it towed again, and they did their own diagnostics and have the same idea, but without taking the engine completely apart, they can't tell for sure. They want to charge me $1,250. 00 to inspect it further. I called the dealer where I purchased the truck back in 2019 and am working with them on next steps. The last shop quoted me $7,800 repair if it is indeed the dfm lifters. Based on what I know, this is a known issue with these trucks. Gm has an "out of warranty policy assistance" in place just for these know lifter issues. This is very concerning that gm hasn't done a recall on these parts as it has shown to be a safety issue when driving the vehicle in traffic on the interstate. I just hope that gm assists me with the repair costs because it is not guaranteed and I cannot afford $7,800 right now.

Third transmission failure in 10 months on this vehicle (8-speed automatic). (1) oct 2025, 67,885 miles: transmission shuddering; dealer replaced the complete transmission with a gm remanufactured unit under extended warranty (ro 240481, nucar lannan Chevrolet of woburn, MA). (2) Jul 2026, 82,439 miles: vehicle would not shift on the highway while driving; dtc p2824 stored; dealer replaced the transmission valve body under warranty (ro 248929). (3) Aug 3, 2026, approx. 82,500 miles — three days after the valve body repair was returned to me — the transmission locked up and the vehicle would not shift gears while in traffic. Loss of gear engagement while driving creates risk of a crash from sudden loss of propulsion. Vehicle is back at the dealership now for the third repair. This vehicle's 8-speed transmission (8l90/8l45 family) is the subject of known shudder/valve-body defect litigation covering 2015–2019 silverado models.

Transmission started shuttering on way to work went out before making it home. No problem before this trip.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle failed to exceed 6 mph. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the abs module needed to be replaced. The dealer had retrieved dtc: p2074. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. While driving in stop-and-go traffic, the vehicle failed to accelerate and unexpectedly shifted into park(p). The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart, and the battery was disconnected and reconnected. The vehicle was then taken back to the local dealer, and additional diagnostic tests were recommended. The contact was informed that the torque converter and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was related to technical service bulletin: 23-na-018. The manufacturer was contacted and informed that the dealer should use a flow chart. No assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle came to a sudden unintended stop. The contact turned off the vehicle, unhooked the battery, and waited for a while before restarting the vehicle and resuming normal driving. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

Engine oil cooler line leaking from crimp. Same issue csp n212326940 gm distributed but my truck was not covered for some reason.

I own a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with the 8-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle has developed serious transmission problems that create a safety concern. When the transmission is cold, the vehicle slips between 1st and 2nd gear during acceleration. If I accelerate normally, the transmission slips and then engages with a hard bang. I must accelerate very slowly to avoid harsh engagement. In addition, during deceleration, especially when downshifting into 3rd gear, the transmission makes a hard "thump" or "bang". This unexpected shifting behavior creates a safety risk when entering traffic, making turns, or driving in stop-and-go traffic. The vehicle has been properly maintained, including transmission fluid service at a Chevrolet dealership, but the problem continues and appears to be getting worse. I understand many gm 8-speed transmission owners have reported similar issues. The repair cost quoted by the dealership is between $7,000 and $10,000, which suggests a possible design or manufacturing defect. I am filing this complaint for investigation of a potential safety-related transmission defect. Thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I have a 2019 Chevrolet high country, have always kept it serviced and maintained. Driving down the road it randomly lost power, wouldn't let me (driver) give gas, started shaking and making loud clanking noise from the engine. Was able to pull over to the side of the road, recorded the noise it was making. Called a tow company to get it towed to the nearest Chevrolet dealer ship and they confirmed that the engine was no longer good. Related problem to the 6. 2l motor issues. They are requested for a new motor.

I am reporting a potential safety defect involving my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 z71 trail boss (VIN [xxx]), currently at approximately 63,000 miles. My truck suddenly developed a rough idle, engine ticking, and a cylinder 3 misfire. The check engine, traction control, parking brake, and “service esc” warnings appeared. The transmission also began shifting extremely hard, at times feeling as though another vehicle had struck the truck from behind. The oil pressure gauge also stopped functioning. Due to these symptoms, I stopped driving the vehicle. A diagnostic scan produced p0303, p0449, p0498, p0499 and p0500. After replacing a failed cylinder 3 spark plug, the truck initially ran perfectly for approximately 20 minutes before the rough idle and warning lights returned. The vehicle was subsequently diagnosed by a Chevrolet dealership. The dealership determined that the engine suffered a collapsed lifter that damaged the camshaft and other internal engine components. The engine repair estimate is approximately $10,000–$12,000. The dealership has also reported that the transmission is slipping and believes the torque converter/transmission requires approximately another $6,300 in repairs. I am concerned that a lifter/dfm-related failure causing a misfire, rough running and potential loss of engine power could occur while a vehicle is traveling at highway speed and create a significant safety hazard. The severe transmission shifting and subsequent slipping are also concerning because unexpected vehicle behavior during acceleration or while in traffic could increase the risk of a crash. The truck has been regularly maintained and has relatively low mileage for its age. I am requesting that NHTSA review whether similar engine/lifter/dfm and related powertrain failures represent a broader safety defect and whether an investigation or recall is warranted. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the rear wheels locked upon depressing the brake pedal without warning. The contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle, and the rear wheels skidded, almost causing a crash. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the residence, where it remained. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls related to the VIN. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 25v148000 (power train); however, upon contacting the dealer, the dealer claimed that there was no knowledge of the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

Out of specs crankshaft machining, excessive journaling chamfering & debri in the oil galleries have caused rod bearing failure resulting in total engine seizure. This is consistent with the NHTSA 25v-274 recall, of which identifies the 6. 2l v8-l87 engine as defective, resulting in 12 recorded accidents. However, this recall does not cover the 2019 model year.

While driving I feel shaking while accelerating between 25-40 mph, and its like I'm driving over rumble strips, plus when stopped and start to accelerate it hesitates and then surges forward.

Engine oil cooler line leaks and crimping does not hold hose tight enough and slipped off crimp fitting. Line came completely off of crimp fitting and leaked all engine oil. Forced engine to be turned off and low engine oil marked on dash.

"approximately four months ago, I noticed an oil leak coming from the midsection of the engine/transmission of my 2019 chevy silverado ltz with the 6. 2-liter engine. At the same time, I noticed a slight knocking or rattling noise coming from, I believe, the front of the engine. Upon taking it to the dealership, they replaced the engine oil coolant lines, only to find out that the engine was still leaking oil and still making the knocking and rattling noise. They then discovering that it was the rear main seal, they have since replaced it about one week ago. Yesterday, February 6th, about 12:15 pm in the afternoon, while I was getting off the I-405 in renton washington and merging onto the southbound lanes of 167. I was in the left lane and I made it about a quarter mile down 167 doing about 60 to 65 miles per hour and I lost power suddenly. As I started to merge into the right lane, I noticed the engine light came on, and then the truck seemed to kick down into first gear while I was doing 50 miles per hour, which instantly slowed it down. This forced me to cross over an on-ramp lane to get to the shoulder and come to a complete stop. After that, the truck would not start at all. I then had to sit on the side of the road for three and a half hours waiting for a tow truck to take me and my truck back to the dealership, which is also the same dealership where I bought the truck back in 2019. They have not diagnosed it yet as I just dropped it off at 4 pm on 2/5/2026. My truck has approximately 155,000 miles on it.

Afm lifters has failed in my vehicle 3 times as of date. Being that its a costly repair this should be recalled. Information provided is the latest mileage.

My 2019 vehicle experienced premature torque converter failure resulting in transmission shuddering, hesitation, and loss of power while driving. The transmission fluid was found to be burnt, and the vehicle requires major transmission repair. These symptoms occurred during normal driving conditions and created a safety concern due to unpredictable vehicle behavior, particularly during acceleration and merging. This issue is widely reported in 2019 vehicles equipped with gm 8-speed transmissions. Gm has acknowledged the issue through technical service bulletins but has not issued a recall.

I have a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 5. 3ltr v8. The vehicle has 44,500 miles and has zero accident history. On 01/12/2026, the oil cooler line broke while driving, leaving 8 qts of oil covering the underside of the vehicle (exhaust, suspension and tires) creating a fire hazard along with possible loss of control with the rear tires coated in oil. Additionally, the vehicle is undrivable almost immediately due to zero oil pressure. The local Chevrolet dealership diagnosed it as a oil line failure. There is a Chevrolet customer service program n212326940 for only certain VIN for this vehicle for this specific problem, however it doesn't cover my vehicle. In reviewing different web forums, this is a commonly known failure point with some defect to the hose clamp. Gm has not extended a recall and has stopped covering this known failure. I'm not sure if it's a vendor/supplier failure with the oil line or an installation problem. A full recall and/or 10yr/100k warranty coverage should be provided for all oil line failures due to thousands of prior similar failures with the same oil line.

While driving the vehicle I began to hear a ticking noise in the engine (lifter tick) and the check engine light came on. The vehicle began to lose power and started shaking. I stopped the vehicle and turned it off and restarted it and began to drive as I was not far from home. I found that the vehicle did not have full power and was not firing on all cylinders. After getting the vehicle home a diagnostic code showed cylinder 2 was not firing. The vehicle was towed to the dealership who confirmed there was a bad lifter and roller that dug into the camshaft. The sudden loss of power and shaking of the vehicle while driving is the safety concern. It seems that this is a common problem with these engines that gm is aware of and has failed to address.

Power train available for inspection upon request? truck came to a full stop while trying too just slow down to merge in to left turn lane, tried to move truck into turn lane but truck struggled to move finally after several attempts the truck moved just enough to get it in our cul-DE-sac and then the truck would not move forward or backward. Husband had to set in truck to wait on the tow truck to keep traffic from running in to truck, had truck towed to mark allen dealership mark allen Chevrolet dealership was unable to reproduce the problem by driving truck several days mark allen dealership can better answer this question, I have only taken it to mark allen dealership no warning signs of any kind I do not understand why we have not received a recall on our truck for the transmission locking up unexpectedly like others have been recalled for.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift properly and the vehicle failed to accelerate above 43 mph, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal became inoperable and required several pumps before the vehicle was able to stop. The contact stated that onstar service was contacted and initially provided several error codes on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The contact later contacted onstar service again to obtain the error codes and was informed that no error codes were present, and none were provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

Driving my truck and I suddenly got a warning on my dashboard that said, "low oil pressure. Turn engine off. " I pulled over immediately, shut off the the engine and called for a tow. Dealership called to let me know the engine was seized and would cost $22,270 to repair. Looking online I found that chevy had released a customer service program (csp) detailing that the oil coolant lines in 2019 Silverado 1500 could have a weak / defective crimp holding the oil coolant line onto the connector and could separate causing catastrophic oil loss. It is also stated in the csp that cold weather makes the issue more likely. I have tried getting gm to cover the repair since they knew about the issue and never contacted me to make the fix. Gm is maintaining that they did nothing wrong and that my VIN is not listed as one of the vehicles in need of repair. This, despite the acknowledgement of the csp and that the csp "is for the dealerships. " which I pointed out the correction listed was for me to have the oil lines replaced and that never happened. I also pointed out as they said this wouldn't have been listined on my VIN because it was for dealerships and yet no one: not gm, not the dealership I bought the truck from, nor the dealership that regularly serviced my truck mentioned the oil line issue to me.

The vehicle was shifting hard and eratically on the highway. All dashboard lights came on including the esc failure warning. A misfire in cylinder 2 occurred without any warning lights causing the vehicle engine to stop running on a highway. The mechanic repair shop did a disgnostic evaluation and reported a catastrophic engine failure from cylinder 2. The engine does not run and requires full replacement. The vehicle has only 80,000 miles.

Component or system failure: the engine valvetrain (camshaft and lifters) sustained severe internal damage, including camshaft scouring, confirmed during inspection and teardown by an authorized Chevrolet dealership. In addition, the rear differential was found to contain no gear oil when the fill plug was removed during inspection. The vehicle and components are currently at a Chevrolet service center and are available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: the vehicle experienced persistent drivetrain vibration and abnormal operation that worsened over time and ultimately rendered the vehicle non-operable. Internal engine damage and a rear differential without lubrication present a risk of sudden drivetrain failure, loss of propulsion, or loss of vehicle control, particularly at highway speeds. The vehicle is currently unsafe to operate. Problem confirmed: yes. Engine damage has been confirmed by the dealership during teardown. The absence of gear oil in the rear differential was directly observed during inspection. Inspections by others: yes. The vehicle has been inspected by an authorized Chevrolet dealership and by third-party inspectors associated with the extended drivetrain warranty administrator. Two inspections have been completed, and a third inspection has been ordered. No repairs have been completed as of this report. Warning lamps or prior symptoms: beginning around approximately 21,000 miles (2022), the vehicle developed drivetrain vibration. The vehicle was taken to a Chevrolet dealership at that time, but the cause was not identified or corrected. No warning lamps or messages are recalled.

I am filing this complaint to report a critical manufacturing safety defect regarding the rear differential in my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. During a recent dealership inspection at approximately 40,400 miles, an authorized gm service center (jack hanania Chevrolet) discovered that the vehicle's rear differential was completely "bone dry" of gear oil . Because there is no history of catastrophic fluid leaks, seal blowouts, or external damage, this strongly indicates that the rear differential was either never filled or improperly filled with lubricant at the factory during vehicle assembly. This issue originally presented as a persistent drivetrain vibration, shudder, and "skipping" sensation starting as early as 12,000 miles . I brought the vehicle to the dealership for this exact vibration at approximately 21,000 miles. The dealership misdiagnosed the issue as "low transmission fluid" (despite the transmission being a sealed system) and failed to inspect the rear differential . The symptoms persisted until the vehicle was immobilized in November 2025, which is when the bone-dry rear differential was finally discovered . A vehicle operating with an empty rear differential poses an extreme and immediate safety hazard. The lack of lubrication causes severe internal heat and friction, inevitably leading to a sudden, catastrophic mechanical seizure of the rear axle . If the rear wheels lock up while driving at highway speeds, it will cause an immediate loss of vehicle control, resulting in a high-speed collision. I urge NHTSA to investigate gm's factory fluid-fill procedures and quality control for 2019 silverado differentials to prevent a fatal lock-up event for other drivers on the road.

. I bought this truck for my husband as a birthday present & it has been a nightmare. My husband is a [xxx] & I wanted a vehicle that he would be comfortable in to take him to his numerous medical appointments. The first indication was the check engine light came on. I took to to o'reillys & they scanned the vehicle & no issue was detected. I then had several instances where the vehicle would not start & one instance when it would not go into reverse & the truck was making a noise from the underbody. The windshield washer unit also was not working. I then took it back to the Ford dealership where it was purchased. They ran a scan at the dealership & said there was nothing wrong. They then indicated that I should take it to a chevy dealer which I did. They stated that chevy has a special scan that the previous scans cannot access. I documented all the issues and the chevy dealership found 8 issues including the transmission, holes in the struts, software issues, washer pump, grille shutter & loose battery cables. The Ford dealership agreed to fix the struts & the washer pump as well as the diagnostic testing. I thought we were going to be able to resolve the transmission and the grille shutter issue but that has not happened. The defective grille shutter is what is activating the check engine light. The Ford dealership charged me for fixing the battery cables and yet they were needed to be done again. They also told me that the grille shutter was not necessary as I could drive with it but I would never know when I had an actual problem. They wanted to replace the torque converter. I submitted a request to carvana & they offered me 5,000 and I paid double that plus. I don't feel safe driving the vehicle and gm is well aware of the issues with this make and model. Let's not wait until someone is killed or hurt before action is taken. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Transmission failed while in drive and going up a hill.

During the first transfer case fluid service on a 2019 light-duty 4wd truck equipped with an autotrac two-speed transfer case, the drained fluid was bright red and consistent with automatic transmission fluid rather than the required gm auto-trak ii blue/green fluid. The transfer case had never been serviced since new, so the fluid appeared to be the original factory fill. Before the discovery, the vehicle occasionally hesitated when shifting between drive modes and sometimes felt as if the system was binding or briefly locking up during transitions between 2wd, auto, and 4wd modes. These symptoms were intermittent and no warning lights appeared. Using the wrong fluid in this type of transfer case can affect clutch-pack operation and may cause premature wear or loss of proper torque transfer. The system has now been refilled with the correct fluid, and the drained fluid is available for inspection. The issue has not yet been inspected or confirmed by a dealer.