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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Silverado 1500 years

Owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 525.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

446 reports with mileage · 631 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.

  • Engine. Review the 365 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 323 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 188 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

27 crash reports8 fire reports12 injury reports

Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints

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12,575 miles · Jan 11, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service BrakesSteering

ON 1/10/20, I WAS DRIVING HOME ON A MAJOR FREEWAY. JUST BEFORE 5:00 PM I HIT TRAFFIC AND SLOWED DOWN TO ROUGHLY 5-10 MPH. AT THAT MOMENT MY DASHBOARD LIT UP AND A NOTIFICATION STATING, "BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE" AND "SERVICE ESC" POPPED UP ON MY DASH. AT THAT POINT I WAS UNABLE TO STOP WHEN APPLYING MY BRAKES. LUCKILY I HAD A LARGE …

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ON 1/10/20, I WAS DRIVING HOME ON A MAJOR FREEWAY. JUST BEFORE 5:00 PM I HIT TRAFFIC AND SLOWED DOWN TO ROUGHLY 5-10 MPH. AT THAT MOMENT MY DASHBOARD LIT UP AND A NOTIFICATION STATING, "BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE" AND "SERVICE ESC" POPPED UP ON MY DASH. AT THAT POINT I WAS UNABLE TO STOP WHEN APPLYING MY BRAKES. LUCKILY I HAD A LARGE ENOUGH SPACE BETWEEN MY TRUCK AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AS WELL AS THE TWO LANES BESIDE ME HAVING AN OPENING AND I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER AND COAST TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE SHOULDER. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION. HAD I LOST MY BRAKES 10 SECOND SOONER I WOULD HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO STOP AND CAUSED A POTENTIALLY FATAL CAR ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI #11298588

8,200 miles · Jan 11, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes

STARTED TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS NEARLY GONE. BRAKE PEDAL WAS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK HAD TO SLOW TO A STOP. THANKFULLY I WAS IN A PARKING LOT AND NOT ON THE ROAD BECAUSE IT WOULD HAVE PUT MY WELL-BEING AT RISK ALIGN WITH OTHERS. GM SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL ALL OF THE VEHICLES WITH THIS PRO…

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STARTED TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS NEARLY GONE. BRAKE PEDAL WAS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK HAD TO SLOW TO A STOP. THANKFULLY I WAS IN A PARKING LOT AND NOT ON THE ROAD BECAUSE IT WOULD HAVE PUT MY WELL-BEING AT RISK ALIGN WITH OTHERS. GM SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL ALL OF THE VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM!!! HOW CAN ANYONE BE ALLOWED TO SELL A VEHICLE THAT WILL NOT PROPERLY STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED?

NHTSA ODI #11298575

2,600 miles · Jan 6, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service BrakesSteering

SERVICE ABS, SERVICE ESC, AND "BRAKE FAILURE 62MPH SPEED LIMITED" LIGHTS COME ON AND BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WITH VERY VERY LIMITED BRAKING. RECALL FOR BRAKE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING WAS COMPLETED ON 1/03/20. DROVE TRUCK 1.5 LIMES AND LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, STEERING ALSO BECAME STIFF. TH…

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SERVICE ABS, SERVICE ESC, AND "BRAKE FAILURE 62MPH SPEED LIMITED" LIGHTS COME ON AND BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WITH VERY VERY LIMITED BRAKING. RECALL FOR BRAKE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING WAS COMPLETED ON 1/03/20. DROVE TRUCK 1.5 LIMES AND LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, STEERING ALSO BECAME STIFF. THIS WAS ALWAYS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. HAS HAPPENED ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS

NHTSA ODI #11297426

14,250 miles · Jan 6, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes

LOSS OF BRAKES!!! STARTED VEHICLE AND RECEIVED TO FOLLOWING ON DASH DISPLAY: * "SERVICE ESC" * "BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE 62 MPH TOP SPEED" * "SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM" * "ABS" DISPLAY * "BRAKE" DISPLAY * "ESC" DISPLAY

NHTSA ODI #11297311

1,878 miles · Jan 5, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service BrakesVehicle Speed Control

SERVICE ESC,SERVICE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE 62MPH TOP SPEED AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAVE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT AT DEALER AFTER RECALL FOR ESC BRAKE MODULE HAS BEEN PERFORMED

NHTSA ODI #11297249

Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes

THE ESC LIGHT HAS COME ON AND IT BECOMES DANGEROUSLY DIFFICULT TO STOP AND/OR STEER. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME IN ONE WEEK. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE FIRST ISSUE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS ALL SET. THE DAY AFTER I GOT THE TRUCK BACK, IT'S HAPPENING AGAIN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOW REMAINS ON AND I'M WAITING FOR A SERVICE APP…

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THE ESC LIGHT HAS COME ON AND IT BECOMES DANGEROUSLY DIFFICULT TO STOP AND/OR STEER. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME IN ONE WEEK. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE FIRST ISSUE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS ALL SET. THE DAY AFTER I GOT THE TRUCK BACK, IT'S HAPPENING AGAIN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOW REMAINS ON AND I'M WAITING FOR A SERVICE APPOINTMENT....AGAIN!!

NHTSA ODI #11296786

Mileage unknown · Jan 2, 2020
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes

TOOK TRUCK IN FOR RECALL TO REPROGRAM BRAKE SYSTEM SOFTWARE INFORMED I HAVE ONE OF THE 'FEW' TRUCKS THAT WILL NO ACCEPT UPDATE AND APPARENTLY WORKING TO FIND SOLUTION

NHTSA ODI #11296757

4,400 miles · Dec 27, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes

SO, I TOOK IT IN 12/17/19 FOR OIL CHANGE, ETC. THERE WAS 3 RECALLS AND PICKED THE TRUCK UP 12/18/19. 12/19/19 AT 6 PM THE TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP! I TOOK IT ON 12/19/19 AND THEY LOOKED INTO IT. THEY REINSTALLED THE SOFTWARE, AND DROVE IT LONGER TO CHECK IT OUT. I PICKED IT UP YESTERDAY, AFTER BEING TOLD IT'S GOOD TO GO. WELL, IT HAP…

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SO, I TOOK IT IN 12/17/19 FOR OIL CHANGE, ETC. THERE WAS 3 RECALLS AND PICKED THE TRUCK UP 12/18/19. 12/19/19 AT 6 PM THE TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP! I TOOK IT ON 12/19/19 AND THEY LOOKED INTO IT. THEY REINSTALLED THE SOFTWARE, AND DROVE IT LONGER TO CHECK IT OUT. I PICKED IT UP YESTERDAY, AFTER BEING TOLD IT'S GOOD TO GO. WELL, IT HAPPENED AGAIN THIS MORNING!

NHTSA ODI #11291452

4,000 miles · Dec 25, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service BrakesVehicle Speed Control

I TOOK IT TUESDAY 12/17/19 IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AT 4K MILES TO GET UNDER 7K SERVICE. FOR MY 2019 HIGH COUNTRY. AS I WAS NOTIFIED I WAS DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE. I LOOKED ON ONSTAR. SAW THERE WAS A RECALL AND FIGURED THEY COULD TWO THINGS AT ONCE. COME TO FIND OUT THERE WERE THREE RECALLS. WHICH I GET IT, THINGS HAPPEN. I GET IT HOM…

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I TOOK IT TUESDAY 12/17/19 IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AT 4K MILES TO GET UNDER 7K SERVICE. FOR MY 2019 HIGH COUNTRY. AS I WAS NOTIFIED I WAS DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE. I LOOKED ON ONSTAR. SAW THERE WAS A RECALL AND FIGURED THEY COULD TWO THINGS AT ONCE. COME TO FIND OUT THERE WERE THREE RECALLS. WHICH I GET IT, THINGS HAPPEN. I GET IT HOME TUESDAY NIGHT NO ISSUES. THURSDAY 12/19/19 AROUND 6 PM, AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND IT WOULDN'T STOP. I HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKES. I AM 6'2' AND 300 LBS. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND AGAIN, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EASILY STOPPING. I HAD NUMEROUS DASHBOARD DISPLAYS. I TOOK PICTURES OF THE DISPLAYED ITEMS. I CALLED RICK HENDRICK CHEVROLET AT 6:53 PM ON 12/19/19 AND SINCE I LIVE CLOSE DROPPED IT OFF AT THE DEALER, AS I WAS HEADED OUT OF TOWN SUNDAY AND WANTED THIS FIXED. SO.... HERE COMES THE ISSUE BESIDES IT NOT STOPPING THAT I AM EVEN MORE FIRED UP ABOUT! THE SERVICE GUY, CALLED ME FRIDAY MORNING TO SAY THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. NOW, WITH THE DISPLAY SAYING SERVICE ESC, TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM, AND BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE NOT TO GO ABOVE 62 MPH, I AM PRETTY SURE IT TRIGGERED AN CODE AND WOULD BE IN CODE HISTORY. I TOLD HIM I HAD PICTURES OF THE DASH DISPLAY AND THAT THEY NEEDED TO CHECK THE CODE HISTORY. HE TOLD ME AT ONE POINT IT WAS THE VACUUM, BUT THEN TOLD ME THAT THE VACUUM WAS AN ISSUE WITH LAST YEARS MODEL. AND THAT HE WAS HAVING HIS MASTER TECHNICIAN LOOK AT IT. AROUND 4 PM ON FRIDAY, WITH A FAMILY TRIP COMING UP SUNDAY 12/22/19 AND NOT HEARING ANYTHING I CALLED A FEW TIMES TO FIND OUT IF I NEEDED TO RENT A CAR OR THEY COULD GET ME A LOANER. I GOT A CALL AROUND 5:13 PM ON 12/19/19 TELLING ME IT'S READY AND THEY REINSTALLED THE SOFTWARE AND THE MASTER TECHNICIAN DROVE IT. SAID HE IS COMFORTABLE. I WAS SCARED THEN AND SCARED NOW TO PUT THEM BACK IN THAT VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI #11291170

2,175 miles · Dec 23, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service BrakesSteering

WEIRD BRAKE AND STEERING FEEL WHILE DRIVING. SPEED DID NOT EXCEED 35 MPH IN NEIGHBORHOOD DRIVING. DIC READ: BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE MAX SPEED 62 MPH SERVICE ESC TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO PUSH AND UNRESPONSIVE AT TIMES. FELT LIKE WE WERE DRAGGING THE BACK END AT TIMES. STEERING WAS INCONSISTENT.…

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WEIRD BRAKE AND STEERING FEEL WHILE DRIVING. SPEED DID NOT EXCEED 35 MPH IN NEIGHBORHOOD DRIVING. DIC READ: BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE MAX SPEED 62 MPH SERVICE ESC TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO PUSH AND UNRESPONSIVE AT TIMES. FELT LIKE WE WERE DRAGGING THE BACK END AT TIMES. STEERING WAS INCONSISTENT. PARKING BRAKE WAS OFF. STOPPED AND STARTED 3 TIMES, RESET THE VEHICLE A FEW TIMES. PRIOR TO A BIG DOWNHILL, THE LAST RESTART CLEARED THE ISSUE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DROVE HOME AND PARKED. TO BE HONEST, FELT UNSAFE TO DRIVE ESPECIALLY WITH MY SON AND WIFE IN THE CAR. LUCKILY WE ONLY HAD A SHORT 3 MILES HOME. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON ONSTAR REPORT RECEIVED IN EMAIL

NHTSA ODI #11290896

Official recalls

10

21V985000 · Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire

Dec 16, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

21V423000 · Tires; Tires:sidewall

Jun 3, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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Tires:sidewall

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.

Consequence: 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.

Tires

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.

Consequence: 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.

21V115000 · Tires

Feb 25, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

20V792000 · Seat Belts; Seat Belts:critical Fasteners

Dec 17, 2020

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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Seat Belts:critical Fasteners

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.

Consequence: 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.

Seat Belts

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.

Consequence: 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.

20V650000 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

Oct 22, 2020

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

20V055000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist

Jan 30, 2020

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

19V888000 · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables

Dec 12, 2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The battery positive (B+) cable rings may have been manufactured with excessive glue, potentially causing an intermittent electrical connection between the B+ cable and alternator.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An intermittent electrical connection between the B+ battery cable and the alternator could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. The intermittent connection could also lead to electrical arcing, which could generate sufficient heat to damage surrounding material, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of glue or other contamination at the B+ cable attachment to the alternator and clean the connection and reattach the B+ cable connection, as necessary. If arcing has damaged the cable, nut, or alternator, the dealer will replace the damaged components. All services will be performed free of charge. GM issued owners an interim notification on February 4, 2020. GM issued second notice and the recall began March 9, 2019. 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 N192273510.

19V889000 · Electronic Stability Control (esc); Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light

Dec 12, 2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. 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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.

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Service Brakes

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. 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."

Consequence: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. 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."

Consequence: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. 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."

Consequence: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.

19V814000 · Seat Belts:pretensioner

Nov 14, 2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2020 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles equipped with carpet floor covering. When the front seat belt pretensioners deploy, hot gas may vent through an opening in the pretensioner bracket, possibly igniting the carpet.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will close off the opening in the pretensioner bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. 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 N192270600.

18V868000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Dec 6, 2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2018. 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 N182198820.

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NHTSA investigations

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EA25007 · Loss Of Motive Power Due To Engine Failure

Opened Oct 23, 2025 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001).  GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supplier manufacturing and quality issues produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. Based on the issuance of recall 25V-274, NHTSA has closed PE25001. ODI continues to receive a significant number of reports of engine failure in vehicles outside the scope of 25V-274.  This presents a potential safety risk that warrants further investigation.  ODI is opening this Engineering Analysis (EA) to further evaluate the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues of vehicles built outside the recall scope. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001).  GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supplier manufacturing and quality issues produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. Based on the issuance of recall 25V-274, NHTSA has closed PE25001. ODI continues to receive a significant number of reports of engine failure in vehicles outside the scope of 25V-274.  This presents a potential safety risk that warrants further investigation.  ODI is opening this Engineering Analysis (EA) to further evaluate the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues of vehicles built outside the recall scope. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Engine

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001).  GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supplier manufacturing and quality issues produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024. Based on the issuance of recall 25V-274, NHTSA has closed PE25001. ODI continues to receive a significant number of reports of engine failure in vehicles outside the scope of 25V-274.  This presents a potential safety risk that warrants further investigation.  ODI is opening this Engineering Analysis (EA) to further evaluate the scope and severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related issues of vehicles built outside the recall scope. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

PE25001 · Loss Of Motive Power Due To Engine Failure

Opened Jan 16, 2025 · Closed Oct 23, 2025

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. On April 24, 2025, GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the concern with L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024.  GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM’s  recall remedy will be either an oil change to an oil with a different viscosity or engine replacement depending on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. To date, ODI has received 1,157 allegations of engine bearing failure. GM submitted 55,464 reports in total, with 29,752 unique VINs. ODI continues to receive allegations of L87 engine failures which fall outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. Based on GM’s recall, ODI will close this PE. NHTSA will continue to investigate complaints of engine failure outside the scope of recall 25V-274 as part ofEngineering Analysis (EA25007). To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. On April 24, 2025, GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the concern with L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024.  GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM’s  recall remedy will be either an oil change to an oil with a different viscosity or engine replacement depending on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. To date, ODI has received 1,157 allegations of engine bearing failure. GM submitted 55,464 reports in total, with 29,752 unique VINs. ODI continues to receive allegations of L87 engine failures which fall outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. Based on GM’s recall, ODI will close this PE. NHTSA will continue to investigate complaints of engine failure outside the scope of recall 25V-274 as part ofEngineering Analysis (EA25007). To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

Engine

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. On April 24, 2025, GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the concern with L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021, and May 31, 2024.  GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM’s  recall remedy will be either an oil change to an oil with a different viscosity or engine replacement depending on the results of the remedy inspection procedure. To date, ODI has received 1,157 allegations of engine bearing failure. GM submitted 55,464 reports in total, with 29,752 unique VINs. ODI continues to receive allegations of L87 engine failures which fall outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. Based on GM’s recall, ODI will close this PE. NHTSA will continue to investigate complaints of engine failure outside the scope of recall 25V-274 as part ofEngineering Analysis (EA25007). To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.