AI Damage2019 Chevrolet 3500: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Chevrolet 3500 filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and structure. The maker issued 355 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 355
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 50% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 41.
- Structure: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 13.
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 41 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 118 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 4 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Water leaking into cab behind driver seat soaking the carpet, carpet is beginning to smell of mildew (refuse to have my children in the vehicle incase its mold). Dash extension piece faulty and comes up past the dash, been replaced 3 times no change. Paint chip on rock guard under door within first 400 miles.
2019 chevrolet silverado 3500 hd. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall 19v-328. The consumer stated the parts to repair the vehicle were unavailable.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 19,879 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the 3500 has 2 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 2, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size…
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a…
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic…
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
- This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic…
- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced…
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have…
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions…
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle…
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
NHTSA lists 355 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet 3500?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, structure. Total complaints: 2.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Chevrolet 3500?
NHTSA lists 355 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Chevrolet 3500 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.