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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 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.

All Chevrolet Silverado 5500 recalls (every year)

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
3
Latest campaign
Nov 6, 2025

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic21Nov 6, 2025
Engine1–Apr 25, 2019

Safety recalls3

NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 6, 2025Latest campaign
Nov 6, 202525V768000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist

Damaged brake jumper wires can result in power brake assist failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V768000
What's wrong
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. A wiring harness that is missing protective tape can allow the wires to become damaged.
Risk
Damaged brake jumper wires can result in power brake assist failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N252531990. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 25V390 and will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V768000 · Nov 6, 2025
Jun 12, 202525V390000

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning switch/sensor/float

An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 25V390000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N242482680. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V266 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V390000 · Jun 12, 2025
Apr 25, 201919V328000

Engine

A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V328000
What's wrong
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. The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.
Risk
A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
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. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N182206310.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V328000 · Apr 25, 2019
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 component3

NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26
3Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine267000
Visibility/wiper133000

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

    “The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled.”

    Filed 06/04/2021 · ODI 11419679
  • Engine

    “2nd time water line breaks same as the one installed 1 month prior”

    Filed 11/12/2020 · ODI 11374346
  • Visibility/wiper

    “This truck is being used in a box truck application with standard 8' wide box, 16' long.”

    Filed 08/01/2020 · ODI 11342694

Other Chevrolet Silverado 5500 model years

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500. The most recent, 25V768000 (reported November 6, 2025), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 recalls for?

The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 3 filed with NHTSA (67%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500?

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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