2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 20V650000Oct 22, 202042 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

  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.

  Remedy: 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 say

1. Filed Sep 28, 202636,000 miTXElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 of the failure, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11767534 · source
2. Filed Sep 28, 2026130,000 miSCTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 pan lowered to see what had caused the failure. The mechanic discovered metal shavings inside the transmission pan. The dealer stated that the transmission pan could be cleaned and…

   NHTSA complaint #11767482 · source
3. Filed Sep 22, 2026COElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Out of specs crankshaft machining, excessive journaling chamfering & debri in the oil galleries have caused rod bearing failure resulting in total engine seizure. This is consistent with the NHTSA 25V-274 recall, of which identifies the 6.2L V8-L87 engine as defective, resulting in 12 recorded accidents. However, this recall does not cover the 2019 model year.

   NHTSA complaint #11766186 · source
4. Filed Sep 19, 2026MIEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   My head, my transmission in my Silverado 1500 6 speed has had rough shifting since I bought it had 29,000 miles on it. It also has been looked at for the rough and they said it was normal now at 100,000 miles by train ships out of gear while driving and coming to an idle at random spots, took it into a train shop Westland transmission. They said I need all new transmission which I think this should've been fixed a long time ago with the rough shifting the recall and lawsuit…

   NHTSA complaint #11765482 · source
5. Filed Sep 16, 2026LATransmission & Drivetrain

   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 vibration. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where technicians discovered a leaking engine oil cooling line while preparing to repair the transmission. The dealer confirmed…

   NHTSA complaint #11764733 · source
6. Filed Sep 16, 2026MIElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 professional inspection by a certified mechanic, it was discovered that the primary ground wires had suffered extreme thermal degradation, with the mechanic stating that the wiring…

   NHTSA complaint #11764624 · source
7. Filed Sep 9, 2026NJTransmission & Drivetrain

   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 later I came to a stop in traffic. As I attempted to accelerate the same incident occurred again. After the second incident anytime I same to a stop and…

   NHTSA complaint #11763239 · source
8. Filed Sep 9, 2026TXTransmission & Drivetrain

   While Driving I feel shaking while accelerating between 25-40 mph, and its like I'm driving over rumble strips, plus when stopped and start to accelerate it hesitates and then surges forward.

   NHTSA complaint #11763112 · source
9. Filed Sep 2, 2026GATransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission entered limp mode when decelerating at highway speed. Shutter shift, rapid rpm increase. First shift in the morning is a hard shift with loss of power.

   NHTSA complaint #11761756 · source
10. Filed Aug 31, 2026TXTransmission & Drivetrain

    My truck suddenly stopped, received a message on the dashboard that said transmission hot. Idle engine. I was unable to remove my key. Minutes later it started up like nothing.

    NHTSA complaint #11760972 · source
11. Filed Aug 19, 2026IDTransmission & Drivetrain

    Transmission has jerked and shuttered ever since I bought the truck. Sometime when you push on the gas the truck doesn’t immediate go, then suddenly jerks into gear and speeds off! It has gone in several times but all they do is software updates. They also said I needed a transmission flush at only 43,000 miles stating an inferior trans fluid was originally used; however they wouldn’t covered it under my extended warranty

    NHTSA complaint #11757996 · source
12. Filed Aug 12, 2026NEEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    I was driving my 2019 Chevy Silverado TrailBoss with 81,000 miles at 65MPH on I-80 East in Omaha, NE, when 3 warning lights came on. The first was the Service Parking Brake. The second was Service ESC. The final was a flashing Check Engine light. My truck started backfiring/misfiring, making a loud ticking noise, and running extremely rough. I was trying to merge off the interstate, but it was running so rough that it made it very difficult to do so safely. Eventually, I…

    NHTSA complaint #11756456 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology