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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Silverado 1500.

Body TRUCK

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a truck requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 or 0W-30 viscosity engine oil. This model year is characterized by 10 recalls and 1,034 total owner complaints, with the engine cited as the top complaint area. Within the model's documented history from 1997 to 2026, the 2019's reliability record sits between the 2014 high of 1,554 complaints and the 2026 low of 55.

Model year20262025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R AGM VRLA battery is required. · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12727115. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R AGM VRLA battery is required. · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size275/60R20 115SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12727115 alt 12731742
Engine air filter84121219 alt 84121217
Spark plug12622441 alt 12688094
Battery88865934 alt 88866124
Front wiper blades84578275
Serpentine belt12658178 alt 12669858
Thermostat89018168 alt 12587397
Cabin air filter13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length241.3 in
Overall width81.1 in
Overall height75.6 in
Wheelbase156.7 in
Curb weight4674 lb
Track (front / rear)68.1 / 68.1 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Silverado 1500 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.4–7.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.40 sec — 2019 High Country Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019High Country Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V85.40 sec13.90 sec420 hp4x4
2019High Country Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V86.00 sec14.40 sec420 hp4x4
2019RST Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 5.3L V86.10 sec14.70 sec355 hp4x4
2019LT Z71 Trail Boss Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 5.3L V86.40 sec15.00 sec355 hp4x4
2019RST Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 5.3L V86.60 sec14.90 sec355 hp4x4
2019RST Double Cab (6'7.4" Bed) 2.7L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.40 sec310 hp4x4
2019WT Crew Cab (6'7.4" Bed) 4.3L V67.20 sec15.60 sec285 hp4x4
2020RST Duramax Double Cab (6'7.4" Bed) 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-67.00 sec15.40 sec277 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, Rear: 8.6 in the differential, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10L80
Brake FluidDot 4
Differential Gear OilRear: 8.6
Engine Coolant Capacity13.1 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity13.3 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity12.5 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity12.3 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity13.8 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.3 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.3 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug35.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket85.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle118.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket85.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)650 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.025-0.029 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.30 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R AGM VRLA battery is required.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)43.0-58.0
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)43.0-58.0
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)68.0-79.0
Engine Oil Pressure33.36
Engine Oil Pressure22
Engine Oil Pressure22
Engine Oil Pressure22
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque30.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueRear: 118.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.6; Rear: 6.6
Minimum Pad ThicknessEquipped with sensor in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: .709
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.122; Rear: .728
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.00024
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts) — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 180°, Step 3: 59.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 120°-140°59 ft. lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
185°-100°
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°48 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9048 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 50°18 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°48 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 85.015 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°.18 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 110°18 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 85°15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 85°18 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2190 degrees190 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

159.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3With internal hex style bolts40 degrees
4Except internal hex style bolts60 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

159.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3With internal hex style bolts40 degrees
4Except internal hex style bolts60 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: With Internal Hex Style Bolts: Turn 40°, Step 4: Except Internal Hex Style Bolt: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: With Internal Hex Style Bolts: Turn 40°, Step 4: Except Internal Hex Style Bolt: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: With Internal Hex Style Bolts: Turn 40°, Step 4: Except Internal Hex Style Bolt: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: With Internal Hex Style Bolts: Turn 40°, Step 4: Except Internal Hex Style Bolt: Turn 60°.59 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 75°11 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45.011 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
143 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°.43 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 75°11 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45°11 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 60°. Exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head. Use new fasteners and torque turbocharger to cylinder head.15 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
27.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Right side20 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
27.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Right side20 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
27.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Right side20 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
27.4
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Right side20 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°.15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 120°15 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
16.3

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 sits in the fourth generation (2014–2019) of this truck line, which experienced significant quality issues early in its run before improving. Looking at the data, 2014 and 2015 were notably problematic years with 1,554 and 1,173 complaints respectively and 20–23 recalls, but the model appeared to stabilize through 2017–2018 with complaints dropping to 508 in 2018. The 2019 model year represents a clear regression: complaints surged to 1,035 (more than double 2018's figure), recalls increased from 7 to 10, and TSBs jumped from 1,229 to 1,748, indicating a substantial rise in dealer service interventions. The top complaint areas were Engine (197) and Power Train (183), with 27 crash-related complaints and 8 fire complaints recorded. While 2020 showed improvement (690 complaints), the 2019 model's spike suggests it may have been a transitional year with unresolved issues carryover from earlier production. Given this pattern, the 2019 model appears less favorable than the 2018 or 2020 equivalents, and buyers should factor in potential powertrain and engine-related repair risks when considering this year.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1748
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,034
Owner complaints
27 involved a crash · 8 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’97’99’09’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,034 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine197
Power Train183
Service Brakes67
Unknown Or Other58
Electrical System50
Power Train,Engine48
Engine & Engine Cooling35
Steering24

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V115000TiresReported 25/02/2021

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at…

19V889000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning LightReported 12/12/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1748 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT65322026-07-06Unknown Or OtherThe purpose of this PI is to inform dealer technicians of a normal cab pressure relief…
PIP6114A2026-06-17Unknown Or OtherThis document restricts dealers from ordering an engine assembly. The technician must…
PIP61152026-05-20Unknown Or OtherThe document advise technicians after an engine repair involving removal of the camshaft…
PIP61142026-05-18Unknown Or OtherThis document restricts dealers from ordering an engine assembly. The technician must…
PIT5509M2026-05-14Unknown Or OtherThis PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Recalls
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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 6.0 qtEngine oil filter 12727115Engine air filter 84121219Spark plug 12622441Battery 88865934

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Silverado 1500 take?

6.0 qt of Temperatures above -20°F 5W-30. Temperatures below -20°F 0W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Silverado 1500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.