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Buying a used 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? Check these 10 recalls first
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 10 recalls covering seat belt fire and bracket risks, a battery cable connection, tires, a passenger airbag, stability control, brake assist, driveshaft separation, and spare-tire effects on antilock brakes. NHTSA records 1076 owner complaints, including 364 engine, 322 power train, 194 service brakes, and 187 electrical system reports. These are unverified owner reports, and categories may overlap. The breadth of campaigns makes complete VIN-specific documentation important alongside engine, drivetrain, braking, and electrical service history.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify seat belt, battery cable, passenger airbag, and driveshaft recall completion.
- Confirm tire, spare-tire/ABS, stability control, and brake assist campaign completion.
- Ask about engine faults, shifting problems, braking symptoms, and electrical repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado and Sierra Seat Belt Fire Risk | Seat Belts | critical |
| Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Battery Cable Connection Issue | Electrical System | critical |
| GM Vehicles Recalled for Over-Cured Tire Failure Risk | Tires | critical |
| Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Passenger Airbag May Fail | AIR Bags | high |
| Chevy, Cadillac, GMC vehicles may lose stability control | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra may lose brake assist | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra driveshaft may separate | Power Train | high |
| Chevrolet and GMC Trucks and SUVs Seat Belt Bracket Issue | Seat Belts | high |
| Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Tire Failure Risk | Tires | high |
| Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra Spare Tire Affects Antilock Brakes | Tires | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1,076 complaints filed for this model year, including 27 mentioning a crash, 8 a fire and 15 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 412 | None found |
| Power Train | 322 | Yes |
| Brakes | 194 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 187 | Yes |
| Steering | 76 | None found |
| Stability Control | 51 | None found |