2019 CHEVROLET 6500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 CHEVROLET 6500
The 2019 CHEVROLET 6500 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2019 CHEVROLET 6500
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2019 CHEVROLET 6500, potentially affecting up to 63,252 vehicles.
Recall 25V390000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT
| 62,468 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
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 notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact GM...
View full details →Recall 21V346000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
| 196 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet 6500HD vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
Consequence: Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202325530.
View full details →Recall 21V346000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
| 196 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet 6500HD vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
Consequence: Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202325530.
View full details →Recall 21V346000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
| 196 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet 6500HD vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
Consequence: Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202325530.
View full details →Recall 21V346000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
| 196 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet 6500HD vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) was calibrated incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to exceed the tires' maximum speed rating of 75 mph.
Consequence: Tire failure can occur if the vehicle speed exceeds the maximum tire speed rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202325530.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 CHEVROLET 6500
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 CHEVROLET 6500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The brake switch nearly burned the truck to the ground could smell the electrical burning, and the brake pressure failed due to a brake line failure Chevrolet says, the switch was covered in recall. But the say the brake lines arent covered. These same brake lines were recalled on Chevrolet commercial van chassis. This could have resulted in serious injury or death if it hadn't have failed at very low speeds. This is urgent an needs to be addressed. This vehicle has been in arkansas, not up north with salt on the roads. The brake lines shouldn't fail on a truck that's less than 4 years old.
The brake switch nearly burned the truck to the ground could smell the electrical burning, and the brake pressure failed due to a brake line failure Chevrolet says, the switch was covered in recall. But the say the brake lines arent covered. These same brake lines were recalled on Chevrolet commercial van chassis. This could have resulted in serious injury or death if it hadn't have failed at very low speeds. This is urgent an needs to be addressed. This vehicle has been in arkansas, not up north with salt on the roads. The brake lines shouldn't fail on a truck that's less than 4 years old.
Safety Rating for the 2019 CHEVROLET 6500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 CHEVROLET 6500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 CHEVROLET 6500
General Motors, LLC has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 CHEVROLET 6500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
25-NA-019 — SERVICE BRAKES
This bulletin advises the tech to check other areas that may need repair before replacing the wheel speed sensor.
25-NA-019 — AIR BAGS
This bulletin advises the tech to check other areas that may need repair before replacing the wheel speed sensor.
PIT6145 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
This Preliminary information communicates information to verify if the vehicle frame has been lengthened or shorted as a result of the vehicle upfit. Dealer to refer to GM Upfitter bulletin 171 if frame has been modified.
PIT6145 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
This Preliminary information communicates information to verify if the vehicle frame has been lengthened or shorted as a result of the vehicle upfit. Dealer to refer to GM Upfitter bulletin 171 if frame has been modified.
22-NA-254 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Unwanted Traction Control Events.
N222378350 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This message is to inform dealers that Customer Satisfaction Program N222378350, released on November 3, 2022 through GM GlobalConnect Message GCUS-3-2690, had a number of vehicles released in error. Involved vehicle status in IVH will be changed from âOpenâ to âClosedâ for the impacted vehicles. Please verify a VINâs status...
N222378350 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles equipped with Engine Control-Power Take Off (PTO) Controls (RPO PTO), may have a condition in which the PTO will turn off and/or the engine will stall while using the bucket equipment. Dealers will reprogram the Engine Control Module.
21-NA-270 — WHEELS
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Caused by Tires.
PIP5742A — ENGINE
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technicians that a belt chirp or rubbing noise may be caused by the harmonic balancer out ring moving backward on the pulley and contacting the front cover.
20NA212 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of IPC Gauges Inoperative or Fluctuate, No Crank, Start then Stall.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 CHEVROLET 6500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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