2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 711 | 1,050 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,285 | 1,754 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,200 mi | 27,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 191 | 312 |
| Engine | 114 | 351 |
| Service Brakes | 174 | 174 |
| Electrical System | 123 | 185 |
| Steering | 58 | 74 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 51 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 | 30 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 47 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 61 | 100 |
| Check engine light | 51 | 117 |
| Stalling | 37 | 57 |
| Hesitation / surging | 35 | 49 |
| Brake problems | 30 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 29 | 70 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 86 |
| Clunking / rattling | 23 | 33 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.