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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 81.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

36 reports with mileage · 38 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports6 fire reports4 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

7 reports
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Mileage unknown · Feb 25, 2025
Unknown Or Other

Every time the truck is started it will give a dash screen warning of "Low Coolant Level" even though the reservoir is completely full. It has been doing it for years now. The warning can simply be dismissed, but I worry that if it actually ever is low, I will never know until it's too late because myself and everyone affected i…

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Every time the truck is started it will give a dash screen warning of "Low Coolant Level" even though the reservoir is completely full. It has been doing it for years now. The warning can simply be dismissed, but I worry that if it actually ever is low, I will never know until it's too late because myself and everyone affected is going to simply dismiss the warning as it is a daily occurrence. That is to say if the sensor works properly at all. I have researched it online on several Chevy owners websites and it is a very common problem that appears to be from a faulty sensor that is built into the plastic AF reservoir. Many have stated they have reported it to dealerships, but to no avail.

NHTSA ODI #11644703

Mileage unknown · Jan 21, 2025
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

"N192265660 - Customer Satisfaction Program Rear Window Defroster Thermal Events - US Only" Rear Window shattered after having the symptoms described in Customer Satisfaction Program N192265660. Rear defroster would smoke/smell hot when activated. The symptoms were brought to the attention of the Dealership prior to window br…

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"N192265660 - Customer Satisfaction Program Rear Window Defroster Thermal Events - US Only" Rear Window shattered after having the symptoms described in Customer Satisfaction Program N192265660. Rear defroster would smoke/smell hot when activated. The symptoms were brought to the attention of the Dealership prior to window breaking, but nothing was done due to the VIN not being part of the listing. Now I have no rear window and parts are on backorder with no ETA. Not to mention this will be out of pocket costs that could have been prevented. This Glass shattered all over my [XXX] old daughter. This has also been known to cause fires according to the bulletin. This should be a recall. If it already is a recall my VIN is certainly affected by this problem but is not listed. My VIN should be listed along with several others. This is a relatively common problem. Dealer refuses to work with me on a cost effective solution. No warnings other than the described symptoms that were brought to the dealer as previously stated. Approximate time frame was Dec 2022. Dealer did nothing due to my VIN not being listed as part of this program. Truck was parked in the garage when the window shattered. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI #11637349

Mileage unknown · Feb 10, 2024
Unknown Or Other

Repeated temporary failures in the Integrated Trailer Braking Control (ITBC) results in trailer brakes being inoperable (disconnected) while driving as indicated by the warning display on the dash. The complete loss of trailer braking, including increased stopping distance or trailer instability which could result in serious inj…

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Repeated temporary failures in the Integrated Trailer Braking Control (ITBC) results in trailer brakes being inoperable (disconnected) while driving as indicated by the warning display on the dash. The complete loss of trailer braking, including increased stopping distance or trailer instability which could result in serious injury, death, or property damage. The ITBC has been replaced twice, including once by dealership and the problem persists. This has been occuring from 2019 until today whenever I tow my 5th wheel. Trailer to truck connecting cords and outlets have been inspected and/or replaced as a precaution. This is the same 5th wheel which was towed by a 2005 chevy 2500HD for 10 years without a problem using an aftermarket Brake Controller.

NHTSA ODI #11571180

Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2024
Unknown Or Other

unknown. I just noticed the lights immediately and the reverse camera but told dealer before I bought it and they said they would fix it then they said they couldn't do anything about it after I bought it.

NHTSA ODI #11570169

Mileage unknown · Jan 13, 2022
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

Recall N212329840, N182206310, N182206311. We have received these recalls for the heater block heater cord for our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax Diesel. The dealership removed the cord without having a replacement available. We have made several attempts to have this cord replaced per the recall notice but to no avail. GMC…

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Recall N212329840, N182206310, N182206311. We have received these recalls for the heater block heater cord for our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax Diesel. The dealership removed the cord without having a replacement available. We have made several attempts to have this cord replaced per the recall notice but to no avail. GMC continues to fail to provide a replacement cord or heater block unit. This part is essential for the Duramax diesel engine to perform in cold climates. Without the heater block functioning the diesel engine will not function properly. We feel this is a safety issue for the maintaining the engine as designed and the occupants of the vehicle. The engine may eventually start in cold climates but start to fail as you drive it because the engine block is not warmed and the fuel will gel. This will cause the truck to stop running as you are driving it. We would like to have NHTSA to investigate why the heater blocks/cords are not available.

NHTSA ODI #11447307

25,000 miles · Nov 17, 2020
EngineUnknown Or Other

THE TRUCK WAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE ENGINE BLOCKER HEATER WHICH WAS PERFORMED. SINCE THAT RECALL WAS PERFORMED I KEEP GETTING LOW COOLANT WARNINGS ON THE DASH IN ERROR. THE VEHICLES WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER AND EVERYTHING WAS CHECKED. THEY REFILLED THE SYSTEM JUST INCASE THERE WAS AN AIR POCKET BUT THEY WARNED ME ABOUT …

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THE TRUCK WAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE ENGINE BLOCKER HEATER WHICH WAS PERFORMED. SINCE THAT RECALL WAS PERFORMED I KEEP GETTING LOW COOLANT WARNINGS ON THE DASH IN ERROR. THE VEHICLES WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER AND EVERYTHING WAS CHECKED. THEY REFILLED THE SYSTEM JUST INCASE THERE WAS AN AIR POCKET BUT THEY WARNED ME ABOUT 4 OUT OF 10 PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED CONTINUALLY GET A LOW COOLANT LIGHT. THE TRUCK WAS FINE FOR 2 MONTHS AND NOW I'M BACK TO HAVING THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON. THE COOLANT LEVEL LOOKS FINE. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID GM KNOWS ABOUT IT BUT NO FIX IS AVAILABLE BECAUSE THROWING PARTS AT IT LIKE A NEW RESERVOIR TANK AND COOLANT SENSOR DOESN'T SEEM TO FIX THE ISSUE. WE'RE BEING TOLD TO SIMPLY IGNORE THE WARNING DISPLAYED ON THE DASH FOR NOW. TO ME IT IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE THAT THE "FIX" FOR THE ENGINE CLOCK HEATER RECALL HAS NOW CREATED A SECONDARY ISSUE THAT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED. SINCE YOU HAVE THE DATABASE OF VINS THAT WERE PART OF THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER RECALL I ASK THAT YOU REACH OUT TO THOSE PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE FIX PERFORMED AND FIND OUT HOW MANY ARE NOW HAVING A LOW COOLANT ISSUE AS A RESULT OF THAT REPAIR BEING MADE.

NHTSA ODI #11374988

16,232 miles · May 11, 2020
Unknown Or OtherFire

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITH VISIBLE FLAMES. DRIVING ON A GRAVEL ROAD APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES PER HOUR. STOPPED TO CHECK OUT THE ROAD CONDITIONS AHEAD AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL WELL. TURNED THE TRUCK OFF. OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE WERE VISIBLE FLAMES BEHIND THE ENGINE NEAR THE FIRE WALL. WE PU…

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITH VISIBLE FLAMES. DRIVING ON A GRAVEL ROAD APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES PER HOUR. STOPPED TO CHECK OUT THE ROAD CONDITIONS AHEAD AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL WELL. TURNED THE TRUCK OFF. OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE WERE VISIBLE FLAMES BEHIND THE ENGINE NEAR THE FIRE WALL. WE PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH BOTTLED WATER. *TR

NHTSA ODI #11324112

Official recalls

7

26V325000 · Air Bags

May 21, 2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.

26V166000 · Air Bags

Mar 19, 2026

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

25V432000 · Air Bags

Jun 26, 2025

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252513060.

24V756000 · Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator

Oct 10, 2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC Customer Service at 888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242474500.

23V047000 · Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly

Feb 2, 2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual fuel tank option. The rear fuel tank may collapse and prevent the fuel pump from transferring fuel to the front tank, resulting in an engine stall.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 15, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222368030.

21V496000 · Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater

Jul 1, 2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500 and 2017-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an optional engine-block heater cord. An electrical short-circuit may occur in the engine-block heater cable or in the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords. Vehicles that have this feature disabled as a remedy to the safety condition will be contacted and offered replacement block heaters and heater cords under a separate customer satisfaction program, free of charge. GM will provide free replacement block heaters and cords under a separate customer satisfaction campaign. For vehicles previously included in recall 19V-328, the heater cord will be replaced and rerouted, free of charge. Interim owner notifications were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 4, 2022. Customers may call GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 212329840.

19V328000 · Engine

Apr 25, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.