2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG
EPA ratings for the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 run from 14–20 mpg in town to 17–24 on the highway, or 15–21 combined, depending on which of its 23 versions you look at.
The most efficient pairs the 2.7-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, at 21 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 5.3-liter 8-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive and is rated 15 mpg combined. That is 1 mpg better than the best gasoline 2018 version (20 mpg).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado C10 2WD | 2.7 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 | Regular · 421 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C10 2WD | 2.7 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 22 | 20 | Regular · 442 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K10 4WD | 2.7 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 22 | 20 | Regular · 442 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C10 2WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Regular · 467 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C10 XFE 2WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular · 456 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K10 4WD | 2.7 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 21 | 19 | Regular · 464 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K10 4WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Regular · 491 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado LD C15 2WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 | Regular · 510 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado LD K15 4WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Regular · 516 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K10 4WD | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20 | 17 | Premium · 516 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K10 4WD TrailBoss | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular · 508 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C10 2WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Regular · 524 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K10 4WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular · 517 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C10 2WD | 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 17 | Regular · 509 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C10 2WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Gasoline or E85 · 529 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K10 4WD | 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular · 530 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD | 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 | Regular · 523 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K10 4WD TrailBoss | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 16 | Regular · 556 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C10 Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Regular · 555 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K10 4WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 16 | Gasoline or E85 · 547 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K10 4WD TrailBoss | 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 16 | Regular · 558 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K10 Cab Chassis 4WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 17 | 15 | Regular · 593 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K10 Cab Chassis 4WD | 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 17 | 15 | Regular · 592 g CO₂/mi |
2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 costs about $3,110 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (21 mpg combined), or roughly 21 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (15 mpg combined) comes to about $4,360 a year, $1,240 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 specs
2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 buyers could choose between 4 engines, according to EPA records: 5.3 L 8-cyl, 4.3 L 6-cyl, 2.7 L 4-cyl turbo and 6.2 L 8-cyl. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. The EPA classes it as a standard pickup truck.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 L | 8 | Automatic 8-spd; Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 13 |
| 4.3 L | 6 | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 5 |
| 2.7 L turbo | 4 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 6.2 L | 8 | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 1 |
2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 problems
Owners have filed 1,096 complaints about the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Engine is the most-reported area (24% of component mentions), followed by power train (21%) and electrical system (12%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 136 complaints a year: more than the 2018 (57 a year) and the 2020 (106 a year).
That ranks 2nd of 17 Chevy Silverado 1500 model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 1,096, 28 mention a crash, 8 a fire and 12 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 377 | 24% |
| Power train | 335 | 21% |
| Electrical system | 192 | 12% |
| Service brakes | 175 | 11% |
| Unknown or other | 110 | 7% |
| Steering | 76 | 5% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 51 | 3% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 50 | 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | 2% |
| Structure | 22 | 1% |
| Suspension | 22 | 1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 19 | 1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 1% |
| Back over prevention | 17 | 1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 17 | 1% |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 1% |
| Air bags | 12 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 12 | <1% |
| Wheels | 12 | <1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 6 | <1% |
| Tires | 5 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 3 | <1% |
| Equipment | 2 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 2 | <1% |
| Lane departure | 1 | <1% |
| Seats | 1 | <1% |
| Electric service brakes | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
The engine was making a noise which was obviously coming from internally. Chevrolet dealer examined the engine and found metal shavings throughout. Lifter roller was stuck and grinding down the camshaft. …
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was rumbling and shaking abnormally. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic test failed to retrieve a fault code. …
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced various intermittent electrical failures while driving at various speeds. …
2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500.
The most recent, campaign 21V985000 from December 2021, concerns tires.
Tires account for 3 of the 10 campaigns, more than any other area.
21V423000 · June 3, 2021 · Tires
Problem: The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
Remedy: Dealers inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge, free of charge.
20V055000 · January 30, 2020 · Hydraulic service brakes
Problem: These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled.
Risk: A loss of electronic brake assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge.
19V889000 · December 12, 2019 · Service brakes, Electronic stability control (esc), Hydraulic service brakes
Problem: Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights.
Risk: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge.
18V868000 · December 6, 2018 · Air bags
Problem: The passenger-side frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag module, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Silverado 1500 years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V985000 | December 16, 2021 | Tires | 2019–2021 |
| 21V115000 | February 25, 2021 | Tires | 2019–2020 |
| 20V792000 | December 17, 2020 | Seat belts | 2019–2021 |
| 20V650000 | October 22, 2020 | Power train | 2019–2020 |
| 19V888000 | December 12, 2019 | Electrical system | 2019–2020 |
| 19V814000 | November 14, 2019 | Seat belts | 2019–2020 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 6 versions of the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
Its PU/CC RWD and PU/CC 4WD versions scored 4 stars overall.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/RC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| PU/RC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| PU/EC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Chevy Silverado 1500s can be compared fairly. Among other 2019 models in the EPA's standard pickup trucks class, the 2019 Ram 1500 (23 mpg) and 2019 Ford F-150 (25 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 20 | 797 | 72 | 12 |
| 2017 | 20 | 714 | 71 | 7 |
| 2018 | 20 | 521 | 57 | 7 |
| 2019 | 21 | 1,096 | 136 | 10 |
| 2020 | 27 | 747 | 106 | 12 |
| 2021 | 27 | 848 | 140 | 8 |
| 2022 | 26 | 650 | 128 | 6 |
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FAQ
Is the 2019 Silverado 1500 a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 has 136 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (2nd most of 17 model years), 10 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 21 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2019 Silverado 1500 problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are engine (377), power train (335) and electrical system (192). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2019 Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Silverado 1500 get?
The EPA rates the versions at 15–21 mpg combined (14–20 city, 17–24 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Silverado 1500 per year?
About $3,110 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $4,360 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).