NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Safety Record
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 7 recalls and 23 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving it without a federal star rating or Safety Index. The available data presents a record of seven recall campaigns and 23 owner-reported complaints, placing it in a Moderate burden band for both. This information outlines the recall and complaint activity, but it provides no federal crash-test assessment for safety.
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries a Moderate recall and complaint burden band based on seven recall campaigns and 23 owner complaints recorded in NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 7 |
| Owner complaints | 23 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 enters the Moderate burden band not from crash testing, but from its recall and complaint record. Seven recall campaigns have been issued for this model year. A pattern emerges here: several of these recalls address the air bag system, specifically the curtain inflators, a significant safety concern. An additional recall for the diesel fuel tank presents a distinct safety issue for those specific powertrain configurations. Owner complaints total 23 unverified allegations. These complaints span electrical, powertrain, engine, fuel, and brake components, indicating a variety of reported issues rather than a single widespread defect. Federal data does not include crash-test results for this generation, preventing a comparative safety assessment.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have any recalls?
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is subject to seven recall campaigns. Four campaigns target the air bag system, including one specifically naming curtain inflators. A fifth campaign addresses the diesel fuel tank assembly on 2017-2019 heavy-duty trucks. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided, but shoppers should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall details can be updated after a campaign opens.
AIR BAGS26V325000
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous N
Reported 2026-05-21
AIR BAGS26V166000
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.
Reported 2026-03-19
AIR BAGS25V432000
Risk: A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252513060.
Reported 2025-06-26
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR24V756000
Risk: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC Customer Service at 888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242474500.
Reported 2024-10-10
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY23V047000
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and fuel pump module, replacing them as necessary. Dealers will also add a vent hose to the rear tank assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on March 15, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800
Reported 2023-02-02
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER21V496000
Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace engine block heaters and heater cords. Vehicles that have this feature disabled as a remedy to the safety condition will be contacted and offered replacement block heaters and heater cords under a separate customer satisfaction program, free of charge. GM will provide free replacement block heaters and cords under a separate customer satisfaction campaign. For vehicles previou
Reported 2021-07-01
ENGINE19V328000
Risk: A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2019-04-25
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints against the 2019 Silverado 3500. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System with 6 reports, the Power Train with 5, Engine with 4, and Fuel/Propulsion System and Service Brakes each with 3. One complaint alleges a crash and one alleges an injury.
23 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Seven recall campaigns have been issued for the 2019 Silverado 3500. Prospective purchasers should validate that all applicable recalls have been addressed by checking the vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- Four of the seven recall campaigns for this model year target the air bag system, with one campaign specifically naming curtain inflators, making air bag remedy status a priority item to verify by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- A separate recall covers the diesel fuel tank assembly on 2017-2019 heavy-duty Silverado and Sierra trucks, meaning buyers who chose the diesel option face an additional open-recall risk to investigate.
- The 23 unverified owner complaints include one alleged crash and one alleged injury, with the Electrical System generating the highest single-component complaint count at six reported allegations.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year, so no federal frontal, side, or pole-impact star ratings exist. Shoppers cannot use a Safety Index to evaluate this vehicle and should weigh that gap alongside the Moderate burden band when making a purchase decision.
FAQ2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 safety questions
Was the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 7 recalls and 23 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 7 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 23 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.