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 worst 2019 Chevrolet 6500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: switch/sensor/float
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 customer assistance number at 1‑866‑467‑9700. GM's number for this recall is N242482680. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V266 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall number 25V390000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM): software
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 21V346000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Chevrolet 6500 476
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Is the 2019 Chevrolet 6500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2019 Chevrolet 6500, close to a typical 6500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Chevrolet 6500?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet 6500 have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Chevrolet 6500 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 25V390000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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