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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 10
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,093
Latest campaign: Dec 16, 2021

Recall summary by component10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Tires	3	Dec 16, 2021	21V985000 21V423000 21V115000
Seat belts	2	Dec 17, 2020	20V792000 19V814000
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	Jan 30, 2020	20V055000 19V889000
Power train	1	Oct 22, 2020	20V650000
Electrical system	1	Dec 12, 2019	19V888000
Air bags	1	Dec 6, 2018	18V868000

Safety recalls10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 16, 2021Latest campaign


Dec 16, 202121V985000	Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V985000 What's wrong General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 GMC Sierra 1500 and Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with certain accessory road tires and a 17" spare tire. The 17" spare tire provided with the vehicle is not compatible for use with the accessory wheels, which can cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) to not function properly under certain conditions. Risk An ABS system that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will provide a new 17" spare tire and wheel assembly that is compatible with the accessory wheels, free of charge. Dealers will also apply a new spare tire information label, and provide owners with an owner's manual insert clarifying which spare tire to use with the accessory road tires and with the 17" original tires. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212346510. Campaign NHTSA 21V985000 · Dec 16, 2021
Jun 3, 202121V423000	Tires Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V423000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production. Risk Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212336230. Campaign NHTSA 21V423000 · Jun 3, 2021
Feb 25, 202121V115000	Tires Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V115000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production. Risk Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050. Campaign NHTSA 21V115000 · Feb 25, 2021
Dec 17, 202020V792000	Seat belts If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a… DetailsHide details for campaign 20V792000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The seat belt brackets may not be secured to the seat frame in the front-row center seating position. Risk If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect left-side and right-side front-row center seat-belt bracket attachments and reassemble it correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202314670. Campaign NHTSA 20V792000 · Dec 17, 2020
Oct 22, 202020V650000	Power train: driveline driveshaft If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V650000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving. Risk If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202314870. Campaign NHTSA 20V650000 · Oct 22, 2020
Jan 30, 202020V055000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V055000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." Risk A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268091. Campaign NHTSA 20V055000 · Jan 30, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component1,093

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1,093Complaints filed

28Involving a crash

8Involving a fire

15Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	374	34	0	3	0
Power train	329	30	6	1	2
Service brakes	192	18	11	0	4
Electrical system	191	17	2	2	1
Unknown or other	110	10	4	3	0
Steering	76	7	1	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	51	5	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	50	5	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	33	3	0	0	0
Suspension	22	2	4	1	1
Structure	22	2	1	1	0
Visibility/wiper	19	2	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	18	2	0	0	0
Hydraulic	16	1	0	0	0
Back over prevention	16	1	0	0	0

15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“2019 5.3L V8 engine. DFM lifter failed while towing travel trailer on interstate. Lifter ended up seizing in pushrod and shearing camshaft lobe.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771256
Air bags
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle struck a deer, but the air bags failed to deploy. The air bag warning light illuminated after the vehicle was restarted.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770784
Unknown or other
“Roof is leaking in the back passenger side.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770643

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recent, 21V985000 (reported December 16, 2021), concerns tires. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls for?

The largest group is tires, with 3 campaigns. Others: seat belts (2), service brakes, hydraulic (2), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 374 complaints out of 1,093 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 28 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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