Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Silverado 6500 HD.
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD's reliability record is defined by a single owner complaint, which targets the electrical system and service brakes, alongside two recalls. This limited feedback represents the entirety of documented issues for the model year, suggesting a relatively uneventful start.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 241.3 in |
| Overall width | 81.1 in |
| Overall height | 75.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 156.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4674 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 68.1 / 68.1 in |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
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.
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | Diesel Engines: 15 ft-lbs |
Prep Do not re-use old bolts
| 1 | Large bolts 1-18 | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Large bolts 1-18 | 59 ft. lbs |
| 3 | Large bolts 1-18 | 120 degrees |
| 4 | Small bolts 19-24 | 24 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 HD dominate in one area — the electrical system,service brakes, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the electrical system,service brakes, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system,service brakes pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge. Owner…
Showing 5 of 472 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT3271Q | 2026-04-01 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel… |
| PIP6104 | 2026-03-09 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and… |
| PIP4902V | 2026-03-09 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into… |
| PIT6425D | 2026-03-02 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue… |
| PIT6425C | 2026-01-16 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.