2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 complaints

My Chevrolet Silverado has unresolved Electronic Stability Control (ESC) issues after recall reprogramming was performed twice under my VIN. The vehicle is shaking, hesitating, experiencing reduced acceleration, and feels like it may stall while driving. The truck is unsafe to operate. Dealer diagnosis is scheduled. GM Customer Care advised me to take it to the dealership before escalation. This is a loss-of-propulsion safety concern combined with unresolved ESC recall repairs. Vehicle has approximately 130,000 miles. Symptoms include shaking, hesitation, near-stall, and power loss while driving. ESC recall previously performed and still not resolved. Vehicle is drivable but unsafe. Blinking Engine light code cylinder 1 misfire. All ESC lights on parking brake, traction control.

Engine was running at the mechanic shop after getting serviced for spark plugs ,wires, new radiator was installed,and transmission service. The engine was running on the lift for the mechanic to top off transmission fluid. The engine stop by itself. Went to restart the engine no start just extending cranking. The mechanic shop has the truck trying find the issue why did engine stop while running.

Cylinder 7 lost compression due to Cylinder 7 Exhaust AFM cylinder not moving. this is the second time I have had this issue in a little over a year. at the time of failure while driving the vehicle lost all power and would only run 25 - 30 mph causing me to have to veer off on the shoulder. yes it has been reproduced Register Chevrolet has it in the shop now and have found the same issue as before there were no warnings other than a slight backfire and then a severe engine misfire.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was parked in the driveway, and the contact became aware of a puddle on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact thought that the puddle was coolant, but discovered that the vehicle was leaking oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the oil cooler line had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact related the failure to the Customer Satisfaction Program: N192220080 (Engine Oil Cooler Lines Detaching from Crimp – Canada and State of Alaska Only); however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AND LOSS OF POWER. While driving, I lost complete power of all systems and truck shut down with no warning lights or alarms at all. Truck is regularly serviced but has always used oil between servicing. Truck had only been driven for 500 miles since last oil service. Upon towing to the repair shop, we were told that the engine was destroyed and we have to have a new engine.

As I’m driving, the vehicle began shaking and ticking sounds could be heard inside the cabin. A check engine light lit up on the dashboard. The idle was rough and it sounded like metal thrashing in the engine so I turned on my hazards and shut the vehicle off in the middle lane of the street. It didn’t want to turn over a couple times but when I was finally able to get it to start again it made the loud ticking and thrashing sounds. To prevent more damage I put it into neutral and had to push it with the help of bystanders to the closet parking lot putting us and other drivers at risk. I had the vehicle towed to the local Chevy Dealer for a diagnostic and they claim a catastrophic engine failure and recommend complete engine replacement. There were no symptoms of this prior.

I have experienced a catastrophic engine failure due to the faulty GM DFM lifters and oil pump. I was advised that my vehicle will need a new engine. I know there is Bulletin No.: 24-NA-173 for my vehicle. I have contacted GM, and they advised that there is nothing they can do since the truck is out of warranty. I know they are under investigation for the 6.2 L engine failure issues, and I feel as if this needs to include the 5.3L engines as well. This is very disappointing since I purchased this vehicle new, and have meticulously maintained it. Perhaps the CPA needs to get involved as well.

Transmission/ignition. Can not lock vehicle and battery will die. When turning the ignition to off, dash message 'shift to park' appears. Must turn ignition on and off repeatedly to get it to go out. Dealership tried tightening a plug but it did not work.

The right bank lifters collapsed this was back in January of 2020. The right bank lifters were replaced haven't had any issues with the lifters since I did however deactivate DFM and auto stop start and I know that is why there hasn't been any more lifter issues. This complaint was way overdue I should have done it years ago.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle experienced reduced power and failed to exceed 25-30 MPH. The contact stated that the failure persisted while driving uphill. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that cylinder #5 wall was damaged and there was oil found on the #5 piston. The dealer determined that the engine had experienced an internal mechanical failure and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,260.

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.

Engine oil cooler line blew off of engine while at highway speed. Lost oil and seized engine.

#8 cylinder failure. This happened 2months after purchase of this 40,000.00 dollar truck went to 3 different mechanics and told the #8 cylinder needed new engine now I’m paying for this vehicle as it sits aside my house never by another Chevy…

Engine started misfiring and losing power and it became scary to drive this vehicle as it was not functioning properly. There was no issue prior to this immediate failure and the vehicle was recently inspected. The dealership is recommending a full engine replacement due to lifter failure.

Rear window defrosted heated up so hi my window exploded

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.

I was driving on the interstate, when all my dash lights came on. When stationed, it would vibrate and have excessive smoke come from the exhaust when I would start driving again. After arriving to my destination there was an unusual burning/smokey smell when I got out of the vehicle. I got it scanned and it said it was a cylinder 2 misfire. I replaced the spark plug, coolant, gaskets. Still wasn’t fixed. Then I replaced the fuel injector. Still not working. The mechanic said the oil psi was 30. The vehicle was also burning thru gas and oil quicker than usual. Took it to the dealership and they said it needs a whole new engine and warranty is unsure if they will cover it or not.

My truck locks up the back tires at 7 mph. No warning lights come on and the only indication it is going to happen is when shifting from park to reverse it bangs extremely hard.

The engine experienced a failure in cylinder #5, confirmed by diagnostic trouble code P0305 (Cylinder 5 Misfire). The vehicle and engine remain in their post-failure condition and are available for inspection upon request. The problem was confirmed through diagnostic testing, which retrieved code P0305 (Cylinder 5 Misfire). The misfire is present whenever the vehicle is running and is reproducible. The vehicle has been inspected by a service center and diagnosed with a cylinder #5 misfire. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer or insurance representatives but is available for inspection upon request. No police inspection was required as there was no collision. The failure occurred suddenly while driving at approximately 45 mph. Immediately after the failure, the check engine light illuminated and the engine began running extremely rough. When during warranty, the vehicle was serviced multiple times for engine shuttering and skipping.

Original owner of 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 truck with 5.3L V-8 engine and 64,557 miles. On January 2, 2026 while driving on local state road, experienced sudden significant loss of power, engine shuddering during acceleration, ticking noise from engine compartment, and dash messages “Service Parking Brake” and “Service ESC”. Could not safely maintain traffic speed as it became very difficult to drive. Was able to get vehicle off the roadway. Chevrolet service diagnosed as misfire cylinder 1, collapsed lifter, and damaged camshaft with out of pocket repair cost totaling $11,367.16.

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.

The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at approximately 40 MPH, the engine started making abnormal sounds. The vehicle had experienced engine failure. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The contact allowed the vehicle to coast to the shoulder and shifted to park(P). The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the engine had imploded. The vehicle was repaired out of pocket. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.

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. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the CSP. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Originally the ECS message came up on the dashboard. The truck started running rough with the engine shaking and white smoke started blowing out of the exhaust. The problems started showing just as I was entering the interstate. I pulled over to the emergency lane. The truck was towed to a local dealer. They ran the diagnostic on the engine and found the #8 cylinder has no pressure and fuel was dumping into the engine. The engine had to be replaced. There was no warnings before this happened.

Cylinder 5 missfire and i have 2 codes on my ob 2 scanner

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a Jiffy Lube, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the engine oil cooler line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: N212326940 (Engine Oil Cooler Lines Detaching from Crimp); however, the VIN was not included in the CSP. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the CSP and to call the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the engine and the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and suggested that the contact take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

While merging onto another highway at normal traffic speed, I pressed the accelerator to safely increase speed and merge with traffic. At that moment, I heard a loud bang coming from the front engine bay. Immediately afterward, the vehicle began making loud rattling noises, multiple warning lights illuminated on the dashboard, and the vehicle rapidly lost power. The car began decelerating while still on the highway, creating a dangerous situation. I was unable to maintain speed with surrounding traffic. Had another vehicle been approaching at a higher speed, this sudden loss of power could have resulted in a serious accident. The vehicle was later inspected by a Chevrolet dealership, which confirmed that the engine failed at approximately 77,000 miles. The dealer stated that the engine lifters failed and caused damage to the camshaft, resulting in complete engine failure. This failure occurred without warning and while the vehicle was in motion, presenting a serious safety risk. A sudden engine power loss at highway speeds significantly increases the risk of a collision. I am concerned this may be a defect affecting other vehicles as well.

The oil cooler line was un-lodged from the metal crimp that secures it while I was pulling away causing total loss of all engine oil in a matter of seconds. Not only does the car immediately tell you to turn your car off to avoid catastrophic engine failure, but this is also dangerous for other drivers as the oil may cause a hazard for controlling the vehicle going through the oil.

The engine locked up on the vehicle. Thought it was a starter issue, had it towed into a local repair show that I used. Diagnostic test showed that the engine would not turn. There was no warning lights or other symptoms. I understand that there has been a recall on the same engines from GMC from 2021 - 2024 and the case is now reopened to include the 2019 and 2020.

Engine powered down and I was able to safely move to the side of the road and wait for a tow truck. Lifters on the truck failed which also damaged the camshaft that is currently being replaced.

The truck is a 2019 Chevy silverado 1500 with a 5.3L V8. I have had 2 engine failures since I got this truck. Related to collapsed lifters causing bearing damage and camshaft damage. The first time this happened was around 98k miles. The failure happened while merging onto I95 and matching the highway speed to merge. I believe It is a dangerous defect because when this happened to me while merging the whole truck violently jolted and shook and lost engine power in the middle of the highway. The jolt was violent enough I suspected I got rear ended for a second after regaining control. The second incident happened about a week ago. This time the rebuilt engine failed the same way as before (bearings, lifters and camshaft) but without the dramatic jolt. The rebuilt engine only lasted 12k miles or so. This time the Camshaft is so bent they cannot remove it from the engine and have to replace the whole engine. The engine may be available for inspection but it is currently at a Chevy dealership while they wait for a new engine. Before these failures there was zero warning of the impending issue. Zero warning lights or messages of any kind. Warning lights and messages only appeared after the engine destroyed itself. I also have maintenance records that show routine maintenance was well accounted for.

An apparent engine malfunction, causing the number 8 cylinder to retard and miss. not sure if the L84 v8 engine s having the same issues as the L87. Just wondering. the vehicle has less than 90k miles and has not been abused.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle remained stuck in 3rd and in 4th gears upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the vehicle contact stated that the vehicle experienced a hard shift while driving. The contact stopped, parked, and turned off the vehicle for 10 minutes; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the failure could not be replicated. The contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,900.

I am writing to formally express my frustration regarding the ongoing issues with my vehicle. The vehicle continues to overheat, the check engine light repeatedly comes on, and it has cut off unexpectedly. The tire air pressure sensors as well.These issues have persisted despite multiple repair attempts. I initially brought the vehicle to the dealership in December 2024, and again in March 2025 and now the vehicle is having the same issues to date December 2025. On both occasions, the vehicle remained at the dealership for over a month for repairs. Unfortunately, the problem has not been resolved. Each time I inquire, I am given different explanations as to why the issue cannot be fixed, which has been extremely frustrating and concerning. Additionally, I am being charged for services that I do not fully understand or agree with, especially given that the original problem still exists. Due to the lack of resolution, I have also contacted GMC directly to file a formal complaint. At this point, the ongoing delays, lack of clear communication, and unresolved mechanical issues are unacceptable. I requested a clear explanation of all charges, as well as a concrete plan outlining the steps needed to finally fix my vehicle. Please provide the appropriate point of contact and advise on how this issue will be resolved promptly. I expect immediate attention to this matter. Thank you.

Lifters failed causing complete engine failure gm won’t cover engine replacement but it goes along with the other engine failure lawsuits against gm

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

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH, the oil pressure gauge suddenly dropped to zero(0), and a message stating that the oil pressure was low and to turn off the vehicle was displayed. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. Upon inspecting underneath the front end of the vehicle, the contact noticed that oil had sprayed underneath the engine compartment, onto the axle, and the front driver's side tire. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a claim was filed with the dealer. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance in adding the VIN to GM Customer Satisfaction Program Number: N212326940 (Engine Oil Cooler Lines Detaching from Crimp), which the contact related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Unknown, ESC , traction control, service brake. The truck stop and those 2 codes shows and is on but doesn’t it move

On 02-07-2025 I had just got on I-95 North In Daytona Beach, FL. While accelerating to merge with heavy fast traffic I reached a speed of Approx 65 MPH. I moved into to middle lane to allow the merging traffic from the LPGA West ramp entrance. At that moment my car was engulfed in smoke the engine stopped running and I had to navigate to the shoulder surrounded by fast moving traffic very dangerous event but I made it. l immediately got out of the truck as I though is was on fire from all the smoke. After several minutes the smoke decreased and there was oil spray all over the underside of the vehicle from front to rear. The Truck had a total of 64000 Miles since new and the diagnosis was from local Chevy Dealer was The Oil Cooler Line came off, the main bearings spun causing the engine to lock up. End result was I needed a complete engine replacement at a cost of $12,689.60. I have had my truck serviced by a GM Dealer so one would think they would check the oil cooler lines when they do the inspections and routine servicing. Long story short the truck was out of warranty by 4000 Miles and I reached out to Gm customer service and after many weeks they agreed to pay back $4441.46 of the $12,689.60 which was something but I guess they really didn't have to because it was out of warranty. I really just told me that they do not stand behind there products. The real kicker is the remanufactured engine that they put back in came with a better warranty than the original now has 36 M

On January 28, 2023, my Chevrolet Silverado was involved in a significant multi-impact collision. At the time of the accident, I was a front-seat passenger and my vehicle was fully stopped when it was struck from behind at high speed by a Dodge 2500. The force of the rear impact pushed my truck into the vehicle in front of us, resulting in a secondary front-end collision. This sequence occurred twice. During the collision, the front passenger-side airbag did not deploy, and the front passenger seatbelt failed to lock. As a result, I was thrown violently within the passenger side of the vehicle and struck my head on the dashboard. In contrast, the driver’s seatbelt locked properly, as did the rear seatbelt where my child was seated. Due to the failure of the passenger-side seatbelt to lock, I sustained a severe concussion, a black eye, and other injuries. The vehicle was subsequently inspected by my insurance company. When sheriff’s deputies and state police arrived at the scene, they expressed concern and surprise that the passenger seatbelt did not lock and that no airbags deployed despite the severity of the collision. Shortly after the accident, I contacted GMC regarding these safety concerns. GMC retrieved the vehicle’s Crash Data Recorder (CDR) and conducted an investigation. I was later informed that GMC found no defects or issues with their products. Nearly three years have passed since the accident, and I remain deeply concerned and dissatisfied with GMC’s conclusion.

While driving at a speed of approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly displayed a flashing check engine light, ESC error light and stability control warning light on the driver cluster. The vehicle made a loud series of noises and suddenly lost power. The loss of power reduced my ability to control the vehicles acceleration while in traffic creating an immediate traffic hazard. Garage recovered vehicle by tow and found lifter failure, camshaft and cam bearing damage with significant metal shavings throughout engine requiring engine replacement. Repair is estimated at $12,000

On August 1, 2024 I had a knocking in engine Drove 3 miles to Dealer and was told engine needed rebuilt. 88643 miles cost estimate $ 7000. I refused came back GM would pay half I paid 3937.49 On 8/13/2024 I had no choice, I needed it fixed! They should have told me about engine problems and sold me insurance when GM Warranty was expiring I want reimbursed!!

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.

This truck has been very jerky when shifting. Transmission issue plus engine had valves done but still is a problem mostly jerky really bad to the point seat belt is a good thing.

I was driving to work in the morning and started to accelerate to the speed limit of 45, and at about 35mph my truck completely shut off. I tried to push the start button while coasting with no avail. I pulled to the shoulder and tried to start it and it would slowly crank similar to a dead battery. I towed it home, then tried to start it later in the day and it started no issues, however ever since then there is a knocking noise from the lower end. I have had it parked for a few weeks and Monday December 15th it will go in to a Chevy dealership for a diagnostic appointment. No there was no lights or warnings related to this, and this did put my life in danger being stranded on the shoulder of a road with limited room to pull off too early in the morning dark out.

While driving the engine suffered a catastrophic failure and died. Fortunately I was already coming to a stop when it happened. Had I been traveling at speed I would have been seriously injured or killed along with any other vehicles I may have crashed into. The Chevrolet dealership where vehicle was purchased new confirmed it was a catastrophic failure of the GM L87 engine which has knowingly been fraught with these failures. They cannot confirm the exact nature of the failure without dismantling the entire engine at my cost which I have not decided upon doing yet as it will be very expensive. As far as symptoms or warnings I heard a sound from the engine compartment immediately before the engine died.

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.

In March of 2025, my engine started knocking and had low power. I took it to a local mechanic and he said it was the classic 6.2L rod knock. I took it to the dealer in Decorah Iowa and they agreed that it was the rod knock from the recall. Since it was not covered under the recall, I had to pay almost $10,000 to have it replaced. It took over 4 months to get an engine and then it was finally replaced.

Engine oil cooler lines leaking crimps. Crimps could completely fail losing engine oil and causing an accident. Dealer has confirmed the issue at last visit.