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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Brakes Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
8%of 74 total for the year
Median mileage
11,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 8% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“At liwer speeds my truck keeps surging forward. I only have 9500 miles on it and is one year old. Under normal braking it works fine, but at lower speeds it is a bear to stop. Yesterday I almost missed my turn because it surged forward, and last week it overshot the intersection by a few feet because it surged ahead.”

NHTSA complaint #11353513, filed 2020-09, 9,500 miles

“Brakes on truck was engaging without pressing on the brake pedal. This worn down the brake pads. Brake company said the pump failed causing this to happen.”

NHTSA complaint #11318681, filed 2020-03, 89,383 miles

“I purchased a brand new Chevy Silverado 2500hd at the end of 2019. Periodically Service Trailer Brake System would pop up throughout the beginning, and soon became an increasing event causing my trailer brakes to stop working while towing heavy loads. This is an extreme safety hazard, not only for the driver, but for others on the road as well. How this isn't a recall already for the mere fact of the distracting chime, light alone the fact that the trailer brakes become inoperable at a moments notice is beyond me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11481356, filed 2022-08

“This has happened three times with the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ truck. Each time, the failure was following a remote start in my driveway. It has occurred at the approximately 40K, 80K, and now at 128K mile mark. First two repairs were covered under the warranty and extended warranty, with the third time there was no warranty and the cost for repair was ~$2800. Each time, the vehicle was remote started in the January timeframe with cold (0 to 30°F) temperatures to allow the vehicle warm up prior to driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #11722493, filed 2026-03

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026431%
20243927%
202336%
20221212%
20211213%
20202018%
201968%
201812%
201759%
20161411%
20153721%
201425%
2013918%
201224%
201015%
200958%
200853%
20072311%
20067140%
20057227%
200416846%
200324755%
200221260%
200118147%
20007859%
19994758%
19983244%
19972438%

Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Electrical system
19 complaints
Engine
19 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology