200 complaints reported

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
200
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

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Dec 2026

The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at approximately 40 MPH, the engine started making abnormal sounds. The vehicle had experienced engine failure. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The contact allowed the vehicle to coast to the shoulder and shifted to park(P). The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the engine had imploded. The vehicle was repaired out of pocket. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Dec 2025
Oct 2026

as i was driving down the highway the engine warning light came on and engine quit running immediately so i began to pull off of the road but couldn't get all the way off so it was sticking out on the highway i did put in park and checked oil level which was good, so i was going to try to push vehicle off the road more because there was semi-trucks and other vehicles going by at a high rate of speed but the shifter would not shift unless vehicle was running. so for the safety of my wife and myself we had to stand off into the ditch for about an hour waiting for help hoping no one slammed into our vehicle and there was some close calls. after getting the truck back to my home i then trailered it to a repair shop called Eagle Chevrolet in Chadron Nebraska where i was told the bearing in the engine had spun and it is very common on the engine in my truck which is an 6.2 L87 ENGINE and there is recalls on the same engine but only for the year 2022 and up and mine is a 2019 and was given a quote for Repair which is over $10,000.00

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Feb 2025
Oct 2026

Engine Oil cooler line

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Oct 2026
Sep 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that similar vehicles were known for excessive oil consumption. The contact was adding oil every 500 - 1,000 miles driven, because the message "Engine Oil Low - Add Oil" would be displayed on the instrument panel. The contact was later alerted by a friend that, upon leaving his residence, oil from the vehicle had leaked out onto the driveway. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, who discovered that a line in the engine oil cooler was leaking oil from a detached crimp joint. Upon investigation, the contact discovered Customer Satisfaction Program: N212326940; for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the CSP. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2025
Sep 2026

Originally the ECS message came up on the dashboard. The truck started running rough with the engine shaking and white smoke started blowing out of the exhaust. The problems started showing just as I was entering the interstate. I pulled over to the emergency lane. The truck was towed to a local dealer. They ran the diagnostic on the engine and found the #8 cylinder has no pressure and fuel was dumping into the engine. The engine had to be replaced. There was no warnings before this happened.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Nov 2025
Aug 2026

Cylinder 5 missfire and i have 2 codes on my ob 2 scanner

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Aug 2026
Jun 2026

Engine was running at the mechanic shop after getting serviced for spark plugs ,wires, new radiator was installed,and transmission service. The engine was running on the lift for the mechanic to top off transmission fluid. The engine stop by itself. Went to restart the engine no start just extending cranking. The mechanic shop has the truck trying find the issue why did engine stop while running.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2026
Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change and the contact was informed that the engine oil coolant line had detached from the crimp joints, causing an oil leak. Prior to the maintenance service, oil stains were found on the ground of the garage floor. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that a week prior to the failure, there was an abnormal coolant odor coming from the vehicle and was entering the cabin from the A/C vents. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a pressure test was performed, and the contact was informed that the radiator was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to Firestone for a second opinion, and it was confirmed that the radiator was cracked. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2026
Jun 2026

While merging onto another highway at normal traffic speed, I pressed the accelerator to safely increase speed and merge with traffic. At that moment, I heard a loud bang coming from the front engine bay. Immediately afterward, the vehicle began making loud rattling noises, multiple warning lights illuminated on the dashboard, and the vehicle rapidly lost power. The car began decelerating while still on the highway, creating a dangerous situation. I was unable to maintain speed with surrounding traffic. Had another vehicle been approaching at a higher speed, this sudden loss of power could have resulted in a serious accident. The vehicle was later inspected by a Chevrolet dealership, which confirmed that the engine failed at approximately 77,000 miles. The dealer stated that the engine lifters failed and caused damage to the camshaft, resulting in complete engine failure. This failure occurred without warning and while the vehicle was in motion, presenting a serious safety risk. A sudden engine power loss at highway speeds significantly increases the risk of a collision. I am concerned this may be a defect affecting other vehicles as well.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Feb 2024
Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a Jiffy Lube, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the engine oil cooler line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: N212326940 (Engine Oil Cooler Lines Detaching from Crimp); however, the VIN was not included in the CSP. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the CSP and to call the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2026
May 2026

Cylinder 7 lost compression due to Cylinder 7 Exhaust AFM cylinder not moving. this is the second time I have had this issue in a little over a year. at the time of failure while driving the vehicle lost all power and would only run 25 - 30 mph causing me to have to veer off on the shoulder. yes it has been reproduced Register Chevrolet has it in the shop now and have found the same issue as before there were no warnings other than a slight backfire and then a severe engine misfire.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Nov 2024
Apr 2026

The engine locked up on the vehicle. Thought it was a starter issue, had it towed into a local repair show that I used. Diagnostic test showed that the engine would not turn. There was no warning lights or other symptoms. I understand that there has been a recall on the same engines from GMC from 2021 - 2024 and the case is now reopened to include the 2019 and 2020.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Feb 2026
Mar 2026

Engine powered down and I was able to safely move to the side of the road and wait for a tow truck. Lifters on the truck failed which also damaged the camshaft that is currently being replaced.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Mar 2025
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH and turning left, the low oil pressure and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over into a parking lot. The contact stated that there was no oil in the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic associated the failure with NHTSA ID Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Feb 2026
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was parked in the driveway, and the contact became aware of a puddle on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact thought that the puddle was coolant, but discovered that the vehicle was leaking oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the oil cooler line had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact related the failure to the Customer Satisfaction Program: N192220080 (Engine Oil Cooler Lines Detaching from Crimp – Canada and State of Alaska Only); however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2026
Feb 2026

The truck is a 2019 Chevy silverado 1500 with a 5.3L V8. I have had 2 engine failures since I got this truck. Related to collapsed lifters causing bearing damage and camshaft damage. The first time this happened was around 98k miles. The failure happened while merging onto I95 and matching the highway speed to merge. I believe It is a dangerous defect because when this happened to me while merging the whole truck violently jolted and shook and lost engine power in the middle of the highway. The jolt was violent enough I suspected I got rear ended for a second after regaining control. The second incident happened about a week ago. This time the rebuilt engine failed the same way as before (bearings, lifters and camshaft) but without the dramatic jolt. The rebuilt engine only lasted 12k miles or so. This time the Camshaft is so bent they cannot remove it from the engine and have to replace the whole engine. The engine may be available for inspection but it is currently at a Chevy dealership while they wait for a new engine. Before these failures there was zero warning of the impending issue. Zero warning lights or messages of any kind. Warning lights and messages only appeared after the engine destroyed itself. I also have maintenance records that show routine maintenance was well accounted for.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2025
Feb 2026

an apparent engine malfunction, causing the number 8 cylinder to retard and miss. not sure if the L84 v8 engine s having the same issues as the L87. Just wondering. the vehicle has less than 90k miles and has not been abused.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Dec 2025
Jan 2026

I have experienced a catastrophic engine failure due to the faulty GM DFM lifters and oil pump. I was advised that my vehicle will need a new engine. I know there is Bulletin No.: 24-NA-173 for my vehicle. I have contacted GM, and they advised that there is nothing they can do since the truck is out of warranty. I know they are under investigation for the 6.2 L engine failure issues, and I feel as if this needs to include the 5.3L engines as well. This is very disappointing since I purchased this vehicle new, and have meticulously maintained it. Perhaps the CPA needs to get involved as well.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Sep 2026
Jan 2026

As I’m driving, the vehicle began shaking and ticking sounds could be heard inside the cabin. A check engine light lit up on the dashboard. The idle was rough and it sounded like metal thrashing in the engine so I turned on my hazards and shut the vehicle off in the middle lane of the street. It didn’t want to turn over a couple times but when I was finally able to get it to start again it made the loud ticking and thrashing sounds. To prevent more damage I put it into neutral and had to push it with the help of bystanders to the closet parking lot putting us and other drivers at risk. I had the vehicle towed to the local Chevy Dealer for a diagnostic and they claim a catastrophic engine failure and recommend complete engine replacement. There were no symptoms of this prior.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2026
Jan 2026

The right bank lifters collapsed this was back in January of 2020. The right bank lifters were replaced haven't had any issues with the lifters since I did however deactivate DFM and auto stop start and I know that is why there hasn't been any more lifter issues. This complaint was way overdue I should have done it years ago.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2020
Jan 2026

Engine oil cooler line blew off of engine while at highway speed. Lost oil and seized engine.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2026
Jan 2026

Engine started misfiring and losing power and it became scary to drive this vehicle as it was not functioning properly. There was no issue prior to this immediate failure and the vehicle was recently inspected. The dealership is recommending a full engine replacement due to lifter failure.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Dec 2025
Jan 2026

#8 cylinder failure. This happened 2months after purchase of this 40,000.00 dollar truck went to 3 different mechanics and told the #8 cylinder needed new engine now I’m paying for this vehicle as it sits aside my house never by another Chevy…

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: May 2024
Jan 2026

The engine experienced a failure in cylinder #5, confirmed by diagnostic trouble code P0305 (Cylinder 5 Misfire). The vehicle and engine remain in their post-failure condition and are available for inspection upon request. The problem was confirmed through diagnostic testing, which retrieved code P0305 (Cylinder 5 Misfire). The misfire is present whenever the vehicle is running and is reproducible. The vehicle has been inspected by a service center and diagnosed with a cylinder #5 misfire. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer or insurance representatives but is available for inspection upon request. No police inspection was required as there was no collision. The failure occurred suddenly while driving at approximately 45 mph. Immediately after the failure, the check engine light illuminated and the engine began running extremely rough. When during warranty, the vehicle was serviced multiple times for engine shuttering and skipping.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Jan 2026
Jan 2026

Original owner of 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 truck with 5.3L V-8 engine and 64,557 miles. On January 2, 2026 while driving on local state road, experienced sudden significant loss of power, engine shuddering during acceleration, ticking noise from engine compartment, and dash messages ā€œService Parking Brakeā€ and ā€œService ESCā€. Could not safely maintain traffic speed as it became very difficult to drive. Was able to get vehicle off the roadway. Chevrolet service diagnosed as misfire cylinder 1, collapsed lifter, and damaged camshaft with out of pocket repair cost totaling $11,367.16.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
Incident: Feb 2026

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