2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 power train problems

324 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 30% of all complaints for this model year.

324

Power Train complaints

30%

share of all complaints

18,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

6 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the low engine oil warning light illuminated. A month later, while driving 60 MPH, the transmission malfunctioned between 4th and 5th gear, either missing shifts or shifting erratically, accompanied by a severe…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“V8Component Affected: Electrical System / Power Train (Transmission) / Engine Cooling & WiringDescription of the Safety Defect and Incident:While operating the vehicle, severe electrical degradation occurred due to a catastrophic failure of the factory body-to-chassis grounding system. Upon…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“Came off the parkway and came to a stop at a stop sign. As I attempted to accelerate forward the truck shuttered violently, did not move forward and then slammed into gear. As it slammed into gear it jerked forward. The force of the jerk pushed me back in the seat and caused the steering wheel to turn. About 100 yards…”
filed Sep 9, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.