2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 recalls and problems
3 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500.
3
recalls
3
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
NHTSA campaign 25V768000 · reported November 6, 2025 · General Motors, LLC · 891 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. These vehicles were remedied under NHTSA Recall 25V390 with a brake jumper wire harness that was assembled without protective tape. A wiring harness that is missing protective tape can allow the wires to become damaged.
The risk
Damaged brake jumper wires can result in power brake assist failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove the installed wire harness, apply protective tape, and reinstall the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are planned to be mailed December 22, 2025. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N252531990. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 25V390 and will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 6, 2025.
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning, switch/sensor/float
NHTSA campaign 25V390000 · reported June 12, 2025 · General Motors, LLC · 62,468 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit.
The risk
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
The fix
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N242482680. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V266 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Engine
NHTSA campaign 19V328000 · reported April 25, 2019 · General Motors LLC · 318,374 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, 5500 and 6500 vehicles and 2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater. The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.
The risk
A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
The fix
GM will contact owners, dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Additionally, in Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 vehicles, dealers will install a new rerouted heater cord. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N182206310.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Engine2
Visibility/wiper1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Jun 4, 2021 · Engine · 7 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The failure recurred on several occasions with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local…
Nov 12, 2020 · Engine · 5,300 miles
2ND TIME WATER LINE BREAKS SAME AS THE ONE INSTALLED 1 MONTH PRIOR
Aug 1, 2020 · Visibility/wiper · 7 miles
THIS TRUCK IS BEING USED IN A BOX TRUCK APPLICATION WITH STANDARD 8' WIDE BOX, 16' LONG. THE SIDE MIRRORS THAT COME ON THE 2019 SILVERADO 5500HD DO NOT EXTEND OUT FAR ENOUGH TO SEE SAFELY ALONG THE SIDE OF THE STANDARD 8' BOX. IT IS VERY HARD TO SEE TRAFFIC ON EITHER SIDE AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO BACK UP SAFELY. I…
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500, the most recent reported on November 6, 2025 (Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (2 complaints), followed by visibility/wiper (1).
How many 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 4, 2021.