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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are engine problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

413 owners have reported engine problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 38% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 30,000–104,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.

413 complaints 38% of all 2019 complaints 70,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Hoses / lines / piping / fittings 3
Oil cooler 3
Oil / lubrication 2
Pipes, hoses, and fittings 1
Radiator assembly 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (131 of 413). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.

Engine complaints by Silverado 1500 year

2008 Silverado 1500 51
2009 Silverado 1500 41
2010 Silverado 1500 38
2011 Silverado 1500 43
2012 Silverado 1500 25
2013 Silverado 1500 34
2016 Silverado 1500 73
2019 Silverado 1500 413
2025 Silverado 1500 56
2026 Silverado 1500 67

Related recalls

No recall covers engine problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. See all 10 recalls for this year.

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Other 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems

Common questions

What are common 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems?

Complaints most often name the hoses / lines / piping / fittings, oil cooler and oil / lubrication.

At what mileage do 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 30,000–104,000 miles. The middle value is about 70,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems?

NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.

Which Silverado 1500 year has the most engine complaints?

The 2021 Silverado 1500, with 438 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.