Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019–2025
4th generation (T1XX)
NHTSA data through 12 August 20265,480 complaints, 1,414 with mileageMethod
On this generation, 42% of failures fall within the first 12,000 miles — a rate roughly 6 times higher than during the rest of the car's life.
- First 12,000 miles — 42% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 4 complaints (0.3%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 500
- 25%
- 3,500
- Median
- 20,000
- 75%
- 63,000
- 90%
- 101,593
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 397 | 28.1% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 129 | 9.1% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 114 | 8.1% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 60 | 4.2% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 43 | 3.0% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 44 | 3.1% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 49 | 3.5% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 38 | 2.7% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 61 | 4.3% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 28 | 2.0% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 38 | 2.7% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 33 | 2.3% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 38 | 2.7% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 33 | 2.3% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 41 | 2.9% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 21 | 1.5% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 31 | 2.2% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 20 | 1.4% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 18 | 1.3% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 18 | 1.3% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 32 | 2.3% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 20 | 1.4% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 16 | 1.1% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 11 | 0.8% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 13 | 0.9% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 7 | 0.5% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 7 | 0.5% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 11 | 0.8% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 4 | 0.3% |
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 5,480 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019–2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and 1,414 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
42% of failures fall within the first 12,000 miles — a rate roughly 6 times higher than during the rest of the car's life. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
The most-reported areas are the engine (26.6% of complaints, typically around 44,000 miles), the transmission and driveline (20.6% of complaints, typically around 33,000 miles), the electrical system (11.7% of complaints, typically around 10,000 miles).
24 recall campaigns cover this generation.
What fails, and when
- Engine44,000median 43,986 miles, middle half 11,000 to 84,000
- Transmission and driveline33,000median 33,229 miles, middle half 7,000 to 73,000
- Electrical system10,000median 9,925 miles, middle half 800 to 44,000
- Brakes4,000median 4,000 miles, middle half 2,000 to 13,000
- Problems owners could not categorise800median 800 miles, middle half 176 to 5,000
- Steering13,000median 13,198 miles, middle half 3,000 to 40,000
- Engine and its cooling system65,000median 65,000 miles, middle half 30,000 to 97,000
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,457 | 26.6% | 44,000 | 11,000–84,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 1,127 | 20.6% | 33,000 | 7,000–73,000 |
| Electrical system | 641 | 11.7% | 10,000 | 800–44,000 |
| Brakes | 387 | 7.1% | 4,000 | 2,000–13,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 376 | 6.9% | 800 | 176–5,000 |
| Steering | 217 | 4.0% | 13,000 | 3,000–40,000 |
| Engine and its cooling system | 195 | 3.6% | 65,000 | 30,000–97,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 175 | 3.2% | — | — |
| Forward collision avoidance | 111 | 2.0% | — | — |
| Body structure | 98 | 1.8% | 11,000 | 3,000–38,000 |
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 20,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The engine accounts for 26.6% of complaints (1,457 reports, 249 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 43,986 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 11,000 and 84,000 miles.
A single system taking 26.6% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 20.6% of complaints (1,127 reports, 240 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 33,229 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 7,003 and 73,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 11.7% of complaints (641 reports, 158 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 9,925 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 800 and 44,469 miles.
The brakes account for 7.1% of complaints (387 reports, 146 of them with a mileage figure), and they fail early — a median of 4,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 1,800 and 12,600 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 6.9% of complaints (376 reports, 50 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 800 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 176 and 5,000 miles.
The steering accounts for 4.0% of complaints (217 reports, 62 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 13,198 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,960 and 40,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2019 model year drew the most — 1,533 complaints — while 2025 drew the fewest at 135. The median year sits at 827.
The first year of the generation, 2019, sits above the median. That is a common pattern — early production of a redesigned vehicle tends to surface problems that later years do not repeat — and it is worth weighing when choosing between years.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 24 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (4), the tyres (4), the transmission and driveline (3). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
Of the 5,480 complaints filed against this generation, 148 reported a crash; 65 reported a fire; 100 reported an injury. Crash-involved reports represent 2.7% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 42% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.
On inspection, the engine and the transmission and driveline are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The transmission and driveline in particular shows a median failure mileage of 33,229, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Documented problems
Engine (6.2l L87) 2021–2024
Connecting-rod and main bearing failure causing sudden engine seizure or loss of power; GM recalled roughly 597,000 2021-2024 trucks and SUVs with the 6.2L L87 in April 2025, attributing it to manufacturing debris and bearing/crankshaft dimensional variation.
Engine (5.3l/6.2l Dfm) 2019–2024
Dynamic Fuel Management lifter failure — the same deactivating-lifter mechanism as AFM, extended to more cylinders; produces misfire and camshaft lobe damage.
Transmission (10l80) 2019–2022
Shudder, harsh 1-2 shifts and torque-converter complaints, addressed by fluid and control-module recalibration TSBs.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,533 | 646 |
| 2020 | 1,023 | 300 |
| 2021 | 1,054 | 206 |
| 2022 | 827 | 119 |
| 2023 | 518 | 74 |
| 2024 | 390 | 56 |
| 2025 | 135 | 13 |
Recalls (24)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 26V083000 | 2026-03-06 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant:valves/Valve Body |
| 25V274000 | 2025-06-18 | Engine and Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/Mechanical |
| 24V797000 | 2024-12-12 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant:valves/Valve Body |
| 24V626000 | 2024-12-01 | Trailer Hitches |
| 24V674000 | 2024-10-25 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software |
| 22V463000 | 2023-01-27 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights |
| 22V903000 | 2023-01-23 | Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software |
| 22V873000 | 2022-11-23 | Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module |
| 21V985000 | 2022-02-07 | Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire |
| 21V495000 | 2021-07-29 | Air Bags:frontal |
| 21V423000 | 2021-06-25 | Tires:sidewall |
| 21V115000 | 2021-03-22 | Tires |
| 20V811000 | 2021-01-29 | Seat Belts:critical Fasteners |
| 20V792000 | 2021-01-26 | Seat Belts:critical Fasteners |
| 20V684000 | 2020-12-17 | Tires |
| 20V650000 | 2020-12-10 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft |
| 20V446000 | 2020-09-03 | Air Bags:side/Window:curtain:inflator |
| 20V116000 | 2020-03-23 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper |
| 19V888000 | 2020-03-09 | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables |
| 20V055000 | 2020-02-24 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist |
| 19V889000 | 2020-02-04 | Service Brakes |
| 19V837000 | 2019-12-18 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump |
| 19V814000 | 2019-12-13 | Seat Belts:pretensioner |
| 18V868000 | 2018-12-18 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module |
What owners reported
A warning dash board notice 'service steering column lock'appeared the very day we test drove the truck.And has not been abled to be repaired/corrected.Gm has my truck for more than 50 days . Gm can't guarantee me that the steering wheel will not lockup while driving down the road.With that statement i consider this…
2019 · 10 miles · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While attempting to accelerate from a stop in traffic, the accelerator pedal was lightly depressed; however, the vehicle hard shifted between first and second gear and the vehicle went sideways. The contact avoided a crash and was concerned about the failure. The…
2019 · 10 miles · Transmission and driveline
On may 22, 2020, my husband [xxx] was driving on foothill ave in fontana, ca towards cherry ave and he then attempted to brake, the brakes did not respond and a message of system brake failure appeared and all the message lights on the dashboard came on. As he could not brake, he went through red lights and stop…
2019 · 10 miles · Brakes
This vehicle is a brand new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trail boss. This truck has the 4.3L v6. The first time backing up in my driveway i noticed the backup camera flickered everytime i touched the brake pedal. I repeated backing up several times and at one point the backup camera flickered and went off (screen…
2019 · 20 miles · Problems owners could not categorise
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