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Buying a used 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500? Check these 7 recalls first
The roof airbag issue defines this year: four separate recalls for inflators that can burst or rupture, one of them an expansion of an earlier campaign, so the VIN determines which apply. Two critical recalls cover the diesel block heater cord fire risk, and a dual fuel tank fault can stall the engine. Complaint volume is low at 23 unverified NHTSA reports — electrical, powertrain and engine — with one crash and one injury alleged, no fires.
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.
- Run the VIN on NHTSA and confirm every roof airbag recall, expansion included, is completed.
- If diesel, ask whether the block heater cord recall was done and inspect the cord for burn marks.
- Ask whether the truck has dual fuel tanks and whether the engine has ever stalled.
- 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 3500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| GM diesel pickups: block heater cord can short and burn | Engine | critical |
| Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra block heater fire risk | Equipment | critical |
| GM Silverado and Sierra dual fuel tanks can stall engine | Fuel System, Diesel | high |
| Silverado and Sierra crew cabs: roof airbag can burst | AIR Bags | high |
| Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra roof airbag may burst apart | AIR Bags | high |
| Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra roof airbag can rupture | AIR Bags | high |
| Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra roof airbag recall expanded | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
23 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | None found |
| Power Train | 5 | None found |
| Engine | 5 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 3 | Yes |
| Brakes | 3 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |