2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,097 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the visibility of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 1,097 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When the truck is in reverse at night, the data system on the dashboard shines too brightly and makes it nearly impossible to use. You cannot look across the truck to use your passenger sideview mirror, nor use your rearview mirror. This caused me to back over a mailbox, and had caused a few near- misses while backing at night. The dealership told me that there is nothing that they can do.”
NHTSA complaint #11286719, filed 2019-12, 100 miles“Putting vehicle in reverse the reverse camera pops up but is extremely low quality, I had better quality on a screen half this size from ford that was 6 years older the screen is hazy with lines running across it, while reversing or pressing the brakes the screen gets glitchy and will even completely cut off and say 'service vision system, I have less than 100 miles on this truck, this should not be happening but it seems the dealers have no fix for it apparently”
NHTSA complaint #11292518, filed 2020-01, 50 miles“Rear view camera on my 2019 silverado wt goes in and out when in reverse. It puts several lines which creating a fuzzy view on the screen. The picture on the screen prevents a clear picture of what's going on. When the breaks are applied the image clears up and once the breaks are release the fuzzy image returns.according to the dealership GM is working to fix the problem but has not come up with a solution. After reading several forums several other customers are experiencing the same issue. My kids drive the vehicle and this is major concern”
NHTSA complaint #11388721, filed 2021-01, 10,200 miles“When the back up camera is activated by being put in reverse it is so bright that it is very difficult to see out the passenger side mirror at night. This is a non hd monitor and there is no way to adjust brightness or to turn off ther screen. It could result in scraping the side of the truck or hitting something. Back up cameras are not supposed to be a replacement for mirrors”
NHTSA complaint #11302903, filed 2020-01, 40 miles“Rear camera way too bright. Going into reverse gear, the rear camera goes to full brightness and makes seeing outside of the car nearly impossible and very dangerous. The camera needs to either a) have the ability to turn down brightness or b) set at a lower level of brightness consistent with seeing outside in the dark.”
NHTSA complaint #11281297, filed 2019-11, 7,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11023368May 17, 2025This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on power folding mirrors do not fold at the same speed.
- 11015605Mar 4, 2025This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Suction Cup Marks on Window Glass.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011946Nov 22, 2024This informational bulletin provides information on Outside Rear View Mirror Defog or Defrost Times Different for Passenger and Driver Mirrors.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 5 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 7 | 1% |
| 2021 | 7 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 19 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 20 | 3% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 38 | 3% |
| 2014 | 51 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 19 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 60 | 17% |
| 1997 | 78 | 14% |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 20% |
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 complaintsFuel system
39 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsSuspension
22 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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