2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specs
The 2019 Silverado 1500 is the first year of the fourth generation. Covered here are the 285 hp 4.3L V6, the new 310 hp 2.7L Turbo four and the 355 hp 5.3L V8, offered without (L82) or with Dynamic Fuel Management (L84). Properly equipped, the 5.3L tows up to 11,600 lb.
3 versions · 4th gen (T1) · Updated Oct 2026
- Oil capacity
- 6.0–8.0 qt
- by version ↓
- Tire size
- P255/70R17
- MPG combined
- 17–21 mpg
Versions #versions
Compare versions #compare
| 4.3L V6 | 2.7L Turbo | 5.3L V8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 310 hp | 355 hp |
| Torque | 305 lb-ft | 348 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic (L82) / 8-speed automatic (L84) |
| Oil capacity | 6.0 qt | 6.0 qt | 8.0 qt |
| Tire size | P255/70R17 | P255/70R17 | P255/70R17 |
| MPG combined | 17 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg |
| Curb weight | 4,257 lb | 4,693 lb | — |
Recalls #recalls
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17-inch spare may upset ABS with accessory wheels
NHTSA 21V985000 · Dec 16, 2021 · Spare tire
On trucks with certain accessory wheels and tires, the supplied 17-inch spare is not compatible and can keep the anti-lock brakes from working properly.
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Tires may have been over-cured
NHTSA 21V423000 · Jun 3, 2021 · Tires
Some tires were cured for too long during production.
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Continental tires may have been over-cured
NHTSA 21V115000 · Feb 25, 2021 · Tires
Some trucks were fitted with Continental tires that were cured for too long during production.
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Front center seat belt bracket may not be secured
NHTSA 20V792000 · Dec 17, 2020 · Seat belts
The seat belt brackets for the front-row center seat may not be fastened to the seat frame.
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Driveshaft weld may fail
NHTSA 20V650000 · Oct 22, 2020 · Driveshaft
A driveshaft joint may not have been welded properly, so the driveshaft can separate while driving.
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Software update may disable electronic brake assist
NHTSA 20V055000 · Jan 30, 2020 · Brake assist software
Updated brake control module software has an error that can disable electronic brake assist.
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Software error may disable ABS and stability control
NHTSA 19V889000 · Dec 12, 2019 · ABS and stability control
A brake control module software error can disable the electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes.
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Battery cable ring may connect intermittently
NHTSA 19V888000 · Dec 12, 2019 · Battery cable
Excess glue on the battery positive cable rings can cause an intermittent connection between the cable and the alternator.
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Pretensioner gas may ignite the carpet
NHTSA 19V814000 · Nov 14, 2019 · Seat belt pretensioners
On trucks with carpet, hot gas venting from a deploying front seat belt pretensioner may ignite the carpet.
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Passenger air bag may not inflate properly
NHTSA 18V868000 · Dec 6, 2018 · Passenger air bag (Crew Cab)
On Crew Cab trucks, the passenger frontal air bag module may have been damaged during assembly and may not inflate properly in a crash.
FAQ
What is the lug nut torque on a 2019 Silverado 1500?
Chevrolet specifies 140 lb-ft for the wheel nuts.
How big is the gas tank on a 2019 Silverado 1500?
24 gallons with the standard or short box and 28 gallons with the long box.
Sources: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner's Manual, Edmunds 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 features & specs (curb weight, base tire sizes), 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brochure (horsepower, torque, max towing, trim tire sizes), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.