Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, he saw a fire start between the passenger side windshield wiper and hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and exit the vehicle before the vehicle caught fire completely. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance company deemed it to be totaled. The vehicle was towed to an auto auction. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's son drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact's son noticed that oil was leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a fractured engine oil cooler line and engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine oil cooler line and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed, and the vehicle was diagnosed with a fractured engine oil cooler line and engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine oil cooler line and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and accelerating from being idle, the vehicle aggressively started jerking and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact coasted to a safe place and waited before attempting to restart the vehicle to continue driving. The vehicle occasionally restarted immediately, and other times took a long time before restarting. The contact also experienced unintended acceleration. The vehicle was shifted into neutral to decelerate. The contact stated that the failures occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission and lifters had failed. The six lifters were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The lifters were replaced a second time, but the failure recurred. …
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated and independently turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was not duplicated. The failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road, and the vehicle was turned off. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to an alternative local dealer. The vehicle was restarted and taken to the alternative dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle lost motive power. The transmission unexpectedly downshifted, and the power train and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and waited for a while. The contact was able to drive for a short distance before the failure recurred. The contact diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved DTC: P2820 (Pressure Control Solenoid "J" performance/Stuck Off); DTC: P0777 (Pressure Control Solenoid "B" Stuck On). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and confirmed that the valve body needed to be replaced. The contact changed the transmission fluid; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was recurring. …
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact jumped the battery and was able to restart the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while reversing, the brake pedal was depressed but went all the way to the floorboard and hesitated to respond. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred three times. The contact stated that the third time the failure occurred, he jumpstarted the vehicle, and the vehicle restarted; however, the engine seized. The contact stated that the trailer brake warning light and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle and restarted the vehicle and was able to drive the vehicle at slow speeds. The contact charged the battery overnight and was able to start and drive the vehicle the next day. …
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the Auto START/STOP function engaged, and the engine shut off as needed. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal to resume driving, the vehicle started rolling backward. The contact shifted to park(P), turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated upon shifting to drive(D), the failure persisted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated while starting the vehicle the following day, the steering wheel seized. The check engine warning light, the traction control warning light, the parking warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The messages "Battery Saver Mode", "Service Charging System" and other unknown messages were displayed. …
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 contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while idling, the vehicle made an abnormal ticking sound, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but no diagnostic trouble codes were retrieved, and the cause of the failure could not be determined. The mechanic advised the contact to tow the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed with defective engine lifters and a defective camshaft. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE25001(Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall, and a case was filed. …
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that similar vehicles were known for excessive oil consumption. The contact was adding oil every 500 - 1,000 miles driven, because the message "Engine Oil Low - Add Oil" would be displayed on the instrument panel. The contact was later alerted by a friend that, upon leaving his residence, oil from the vehicle had leaked out onto the driveway. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, who discovered that a line in the engine oil cooler was leaking oil from a detached crimp joint. Upon investigation, the contact discovered Customer Satisfaction Program: N212326940; for the failure. …
NHTSA investigations
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM's full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274.
Engine complaints in other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA has 416 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 38% of the model year's 1,096 complaints. The component named most often is cooling system › hoses/lines/piping/fittings (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, though it has 10 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 67,000 miles, and 23% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 3 fires and 0 injuries to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.