2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems
351 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“At 70,000 miles the engine failed. Dealership said it was due to the current issues with the 6.2 motors but mine was not included in the recall but was being evaluated to be part of the recall so I did have to buy a new engine.”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“I was driving the vehicle and suddenly there was a loss of power and a ticking noise. I was up to date with my oil changes per dealer recommendations. Had the vehicle towed to to Chevy dealer and they said they weren’t able to find what the problem is without further diagnosing. Further diagnosing…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 38 | 60% |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 40 | 48% |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 128 | 46% |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 134 | 38% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 221 | 38% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 350 | 45% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 230 | 33% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 99 | 19% |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 114 | 16% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 71 | 9% |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 129 | 12% |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 190 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.