2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 6500 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 6500 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various system components through official recalls rather than direct complaints.
There are six recalls affecting this model. These recalls address problems in the braking system, engine components, and engine control software, which involve potential fire hazards, safety risks due to component failure, and speed limitations that could affect tire integrity.
Recalls- Brake pressure sensor leak. NHTSA recall 25V390000 affects 62,468 vehicles due to a brake pressure sensor assembly that may leak brake fluid causing an electrical short. This can overheat the circuit and increase fire risk while driving or parked. Owners are advised to park outside until repairs are completed. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness free of charge.
- Engine block heater short circuit. Recall 19V328000 involves 318,374 vehicles with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines. The heater cord or terminals may short circuit and damage engine parts, increasing fire risk. The remedy involves replacing the engine block heater and rerouting the heater cord in certain models at no cost to owners.
- Engine control module calibration. Recall 21V346000 covers 196 vehicles where the ECM calibration allows speeds above the tires’ 75 mph rating. This increases the risk of tire failure and crashes. Dealers will update the ECM software free of charge to correct this issue.
2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 6500 Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
381038
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 6500
62468 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT
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.
Risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 6500
196 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet 6500HD vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
Risk: Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 6500
318374 vehicles affected
ENGINE
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.
Risk: A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.