2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 329 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 12,100 miles. The words owners use most often: “torque converter” (7% of reports).
- 329power train complaints
- 12,100median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $6,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%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.
- Torque converter: mentioned in 22 of 329 complaints (7%)
- Transmission fluid: mentioned in 20 of 329 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at $6,400, and half of them between $3,600 and $9,850.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2021–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 109 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 329 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 24 | 21% | 900 |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 21 | 20% | 15,000 |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 95 | 30% | 10,900 |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 107 | 28% | 38,000 |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 187 | 29% | 59,555 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 242 | 29% | 63,500 |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 232 | 31% | 61,200 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 329 | 30% | 12,100 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 171 | 33% | 30,000 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 191 | 27% | 53,380 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 194 | 24% | 60,000 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 138 | 12% | 45,725 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 154 | 11% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 13 | 4% | 79,000 |
| 2012 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 5% | 119,000 |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 17 | 3% | 33,000 |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 24 | 7% | 44,589 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 12 | 3% | 72,000 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 25 | 3% | 42,000 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 35 | 4% | 63,190 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 28 | 8% | 47,500 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 36 | 7% | 64,000 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 27 | 3% | 67,500 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 26 | 3% | 80,317 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 26 | 5% | 70,600 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 19 | 4% | 87,000 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 16 | 3% | 142,500 |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 26 | 4% | 100,000 |
| 1998 Silverado 1500 | 26 | 7% | 67,312 |
| 1997 Silverado 1500 | 57 | 10% | 87,671 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 has only 61k miles on it. While driving at expressway speed I can feel a vibration, when at a stop and slowly accelerating it feels like driving on a rubble strip and then while going through the gears it has hard/harsh shifting! I have taken it to my local GM…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle came to a sudden unintended stop. The contact turned off the vehicle, unhooked the battery, and waited for a while before restarting the vehicle and resuming normal driving. The dealer was notified…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was rumbling and shaking abnormally. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic test failed to retrieve a fault code. The contact agreed to pay an additional fee to have the transmission…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 329 owner complaints about power train for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (30% 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 12,100 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $6,400 (half paid between $3,600 and $9,850), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “torque converter”, in 22 of 329 complaints, followed by “transmission fluid” (20).
Other 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
See all 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems or power train problems across all Silverado 1500 years.