Most common 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 problems
Share of the 3 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Silverado 5500 complaints by model year
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 recalls (3)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. These vehicles were remedied under NHTSA Recall 25V390 with a brake jumper wire harness that was assembled without protective tape.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the installed wire harness, apply protective tape, and reinstall the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are planned to be mailed December 22, 2025.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Switch/sensor/float
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge.
Engine
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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500?
The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the windows, wipers & sunroof (1).
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500, the most recent from November 6, 2025 (power assist). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 0 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.