2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11724249 (filed 03/14/2026): “The variable geometry turbocharger actuator failed on my 2019 2500hd silverado. there was a significant decrease in power. this was most noticeable on uphill grades where speed would drop to between 35 and 40 mph on a 75mph speed limit highway. on several occasions, vehicles came close to hitting me…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11721971 (filed 03/04/2026): “The contact owns a 2019 chevrolet silverado 2500. while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the injection pump needed to be replaced, and that the vehicle was not drivable.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11697654 (filed 11/05/2025): “All or most of the 2019 chevrolet silverado 2500 and 3500 models are having the same exact issue, the coolant hoses that cools transmission oil are exposed metal to metal rubbing against each others, and over time from driving normally will eventually cause transmission oil leaks in different areas …”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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