2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 8,600 miles. The words owners use most often: “service esc” (39% of reports).
- 51electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- 8,600median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Service ESC: mentioned in 20 of 51 complaints (39%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 10 of 51 complaints (20%)
- Brake top: mentioned in 7 of 51 complaints (14%)
- Turned truck: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 51 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 23,000 |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 0% | 74,000 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 0% | 102,500 |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 13 | 2% | 8,775 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 51 | 5% | 8,600 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 16 | 3% | 41,000 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 1% | 36,475 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 18 | 2% | 48,000 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 20 | 2% | 51,000 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 161 | 11% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2012 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 5% | 69,000 |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 18 | 3% | 88,000 |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 19 | 5% | 122,000 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 13 | 3% | 76,993 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 1% | 51,453 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 11 | 1% | 108,444 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 160,000 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 51,089 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 0% | 120,544 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 0% | 175,000 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 1% | 103,000 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% | 84,000 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 167,270 |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% | 122,018 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes; electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:abs warning light
Problem: 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."
Risk: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH on the highway, the vehicle started vibrating abnormally. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warning light was illuminated. The vehicle remained operable, but the vibration remained constant. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-35 MPH and exiting the interstate with a speed limit of 55 MPH, the instrument panel, check engine, stability control, and several other warning lights illuminated. The vehicle felt like there was a…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while responding. The messages "Transmission Hot - Idle Engine" and "Service ESC" were displayed, and the Parking Brake system warning…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (5% of the 1,093 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electronic stability control (esc)?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electronic stability control (esc). Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems start?
The median reported mileage is 8,600 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “service esc”, in 20 of 51 complaints, followed by “traction control” (10).
Other 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
- Engine problems (374)
- Power Train problems (329)
- Electrical System problems (191)
- Service Brakes problems (175)
- Steering problems (76)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (50)
See all 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems or electronic stability control (esc) problems across all Silverado 1500 years.