2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,097 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,984miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the fuel system of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 4% of the 1,097 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,984 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel tank rupture driving on interstate hwy, towing ~5000lb rv at 60 MPH. Never saw road debris, dealer insists it was ruptured tank. Tank is plastic and totally unprotected. Dumped 20-25 gal fuel, lost power, barely got to shoulder and exit vehicle with fuel vapors everywhere. Numerous items could have easily ignited the truck/rv with huge potential for injury/death. Local volunteer fire dept responded. This was memorial day weekend, dangerous traffic, had to arrange towing both the GM truck plus the towed rv. No dealer would loan me a vehicle to tow with. …”
NHTSA complaint #11326504, filed 2020-05, 15,000 miles“I went to drive my truck and it would start but I got a “ service power steering no assist “, service rear vision camera, service trailer brake system. Then it wouldn’t start and got the “ lost communication with fuel pump control module, back up camera was flashing in and out and license plate lights would flash with turn signal on.”
NHTSA complaint #11671476, filed 2025-07“Noticeable ticking noise started coming form the engine, upon further inspection it was the lifters that was causing the noise. DFM, AFM the truck is out of warranty at 76,000 mi. So i got a second opinion from another shop and got it fixed through them, not the dealer. My shop re surfaced the Heads and went a few steps further than the dealer would have done.”
NHTSA complaint #11475683, filed 2022-07“The upper spring loaded fuel cap spring broke falling down into the fueling area. I believe it is constitutes a safety issue when fueling, trying to get the pump nozzle in to the fuel in area to fill the tank. My worry is a spark with this broken unit in there, May cause an explosion, and injuries”
NHTSA complaint #11511134, filed 2023-03“I stopped at street light, Automatic Fuel Management system shut off engine. As engine restarted I experienced several dash lights came on. The engine light continued to blink and E light stayed on. Immediately went to dealer, 1 mile away. Computer said cylinder 5 was misfiring. Upon repair the lifter was bent and the cam shaft was damaged. Repairs were over $7,000.00. Truck had oil changes on time, all performed by the dealer. Truck had 67,000.00 miles. Repairs have been completed.”
NHTSA complaint #11649655, filed 2025-03Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11011443Oct 15, 2024This Preliminary information communicates information on faulty replacement K111 Fuel Pump Driver Control Module.
- 11010874Oct 15, 2024This bulletin provides information on how to look for and test for DEF or water in the fuel system and what the specs should be.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 28 | 9% |
| 2023 | 38 | 10% |
| 2022 | 46 | 7% |
| 2021 | 32 | 4% |
| 2020 | 41 | 5% |
| 2019 | 39 | 4% |
| 2018 | 19 | 4% |
| 2017 | 32 | 4% |
| 2016 | 27 | 3% |
| 2015 | 30 | 3% |
| 2014 | 34 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 3% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 15 | 3% |
| 2008 | 23 | 3% |
| 2007 | 19 | 2% |
| 2006 | 18 | 5% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 21 | 3% |
| 2003 | 28 | 3% |
| 2002 | 20 | 4% |
| 2001 | 62 | 13% |
| 2000 | 41 | 7% |
| 1999 | 28 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 | 52 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
378 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
330 complaintsBrakes
195 complaintsElectrical system
191 complaintsOther or unknown
110 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsElectronic stability control
51 complaintsEngine cooling
50 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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