2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Sep 28, 2026 · Engine · 85,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH and overtaking a vehicle, the engine made loud popping and knocking sounds, and the vehicle experienced reduced power. The contact exited the interstate and stopped at a gas station, where oil was added to the engine. The contact resumed driving after the vehicle had cooled down; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the lifters had collapsed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be disassembled for a full diagnostic test. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Action Number: EA25007 (ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2026 · Engine · FL

vehicle has been to the dealership many times for issues with the engine and burning oil, we have brought it in to chevy wallace dealer for all this and have paperwork for all this, however torque convertor has been replaced 2x in one year due to faulty parts. the dealeership finally told us that the afm lifters cause the engine to go and needed a engine replacement. my wife has been so upset over this matter because she loved the truck. all this has been inspected by dealer so many times and we kept geting the run around. we had multiple check engine lights and misfire codes. then the last straw was when the engine had a horrible knocking noise which we have on video.now that she traded the truck in because dealer said it was not covered under warranty because it lapsed by 1 month we had to get a different vheicle due to knowbody helping us and now were screwed with a insane payment. we have been dealing with this for a few years and no help from chevy even with a extended warranty that covered it all. i am not asking for the world but chevy has to be responible for something. my wife really needs help with this we lost a damn nice truck and want some kind of compinsation for it

Filed Sep 22, 2026 · Engine · 90,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while hauling a camper and driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a rod bearing failure due to a possible collapse lifter. The local dealer was contacted. Upon further investigation, the contact associated the failure with GM Service Bulletins: 19-NA-218 and PIP5776C with contributing factors to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · CO

Out of specs crankshaft machining, excessive journaling chamfering & debri in the oil galleries have caused rod bearing failure resulting in total engine seizure. This is consistent with the federal safety agency 25V‑274 recall, of which identifies the 6.2L V8-L87 engine as defective, resulting in 12 recorded accidents. However, this recall does not cover the 2019 model year.

Filed Aug 12, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · NE

I was driving my 2019 Chevy Silverado TrailBoss with 81,000 miles at 65MPH on I-80 East in Omaha, NE, when 3 warning lights came on. The first was the Service Parking Brake. The second was Service ESC. The final was a flashing Check Engine light. My truck started backfiring/misfiring, making a loud ticking noise, and running extremely rough. I was trying to merge off the interstate, but it was running so rough that it made it very difficult to do so safely. Eventually, I just had to finish going where I was headed and park it in the lot. I did some research and called my local shop. They said to stop driving immediately and have it towed to them for inspection. They used a diagnostic tool and diagnosed the issue as a DFM lifter failure. But they could not fix it there and recommended I take it to a different shop. I had it towed again, and they did their own diagnostics and have the same idea, but without taking the engine completely apart, they can't tell for sure. They want to charge me $1,250.00 to inspect it further. I called the dealer where I purchased the truck back in 2019 and am working with them on next steps. The last shop quoted me $7,800 repair if it is indeed the DFM lifters. Based on what I know, this is a known issue with these trucks. GM has an "Out of Warranty Policy Assistance" in place just for these know lifter issues. This is very concerning that GM hasn't done a recall on these parts as it has shown to be a safety issue when driving the vehicle in traffic on the interstate. I just hope that GM assists me with the repair costs because it is not guaranteed and I cannot afford $7,800 right now.

Filed Aug 11, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

I am reporting a potential safety defect involving my 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Trail Boss (VIN [XXX]), currently at approximately 63,000 miles. My truck suddenly developed a rough idle, engine ticking, and a cylinder 3 misfire. The check engine, traction control, parking brake, and “Service ESC” warnings appeared. The transmission also began shifting extremely hard, at times feeling as though another vehicle had struck the truck from behind. The oil pressure gauge also stopped functioning. Due to these symptoms, I stopped driving the vehicle. A diagnostic scan produced P0303, P0449, P0498, P0499 and P0500. After replacing a failed cylinder 3 spark plug, the truck initially ran perfectly for approximately 20 minutes before the rough idle and warning lights returned. The vehicle was subsequently diagnosed by a Chevrolet dealership. The dealership determined that the engine suffered a collapsed lifter that damaged the camshaft and other internal engine components. The engine repair estimate is approximately $10,000–$12,000. The dealership has also reported that the transmission is slipping and believes the torque converter/transmission requires approximately another $6,300 in repairs. I am concerned that a lifter/DFM-related failure causing a misfire, rough running and potential loss of engine power could occur while a vehicle is traveling at highway speed and create a significant safety hazard. The severe transmission shifting and subsequent slipping are also concerning because unexpected vehicle behavior during acceleration or while in traffic could increase the risk of a crash. The truck has been regularly maintained and has relatively low mileage for its age. I am requesting that the federal safety agency review whether similar engine/lifter/DFM and related powertrain failures represent a broader safety defect and whether an investigation or recall is warranted. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 31, 2026 · Engine · FL

I was driving the vehicle and suddenly there was a loss of power and a ticking noise. I was up to date with my oil changes per dealer recommendations. Had the vehicle towed to to Chevy dealer and they said they weren’t able to find what the problem is without further diagnosing. Further diagnosing was estimated to be about $2500. I had it towed to an independent shop, Viking Motorsports, to which the owner/mechanic tore down the engine and deemed it as bearing failure in my 6.2 L87. There was no warning whatsoever, just went from running to engine dead immediately. I proceeded to an engine change that has costed me approximately $15,000 and would like full reimbursement if not partial reimbursement from GM given that this is a known issue for the problem. I did not go with the Chevy Dealership for the job since they quoted me $20,000+ for the engine swap and realistically that wouldn’t make financial sense. I have a High Country and at 102,000 miles when the engine has failed. This has put me in such a financial bind.

Filed Jun 1, 2026 · Engine · OH

2019 Silverado experienced sudden engine failure while driving, creating a safety hazard. Had taken vehicle to Serpentine in Tallmadge Ohio for brake repair as well as a ticking sound a couple of times within the past 2 years. Each time the complaint regarding the noise it made was not addressed or documented as they said it was the brakes. While driving the truck, it started clanking and banging, smoking and spewed oil all over engine and ground. The truck is completely inoperable.

Filed Apr 24, 2026 · Engine · IN

6.2 gas Engine was knocking and shaking while driving it Engine is currently being replaced , but not finished yet Mechanic thinks some rod bearings are bad and maybe some pushrods No warning lights came on

Filed Apr 14, 2026 · Engine · KS

Number 3 Lifter spun into housing & ruined camshaft, send metal throughout engine. On trip to another state pickup started ticking, service motor light, service parking brake light and service traction icons came on and also messages on them. Had to drive slow to get to next town. Decided to go back home six hours away, very slow the ticking became knocking. Pulled over multiple times. Contacted dealer to look at next morning. In shop about two months. Dealer said Number 3 lifter spun into housing and ruined camshaft that sent metal throughout engine. Had to have engine replaced for $12172.42. Dealer replaced engine and other parts that needed replacing also. Our trip was ruined and had to purchase a cheap used pickup to get to and from work. Could only travel under a certain speed without ticking and knocking. Had to take different roads home because of slow speed. Trip had to postpone because of this motor issue. All icons, messages, ticking and slower speed all happened at same time. Had no warnings ahead of anything wrong.

Filed Apr 7, 2026 · Engine · CA

I own a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado with approximately 84,000 miles. Prior to the engine failure, I noticed abnormal engine ticking noise, especially during cold starts. I reported this concern to the dealership during a service visit. The technician verified the engine noise but stated that the noise was normal and no repairs were performed. Over time the condition worsened and the vehicle began experiencing engine misfires and internal engine damage. Diagnostic inspection later revealed oil contamination and cylinder wall scoring requiring full engine replacement. Additionally, while driving on a public street, the serpentine belt suddenly came off the engine without warning. This created an immediate safety concern because the belt powers critical systems such as power steering and engine cooling. Losing these systems while driving could cause loss of vehicle control. At the time of the incident, my children were in the vehicle and there were pedestrians and other drivers on the road. The sudden mechanical failure created a dangerous situation that could have resulted in a crash or injury. No warning lights or messages appeared on the dashboard prior to the engine failure, and the check engine light never illuminated. Because the engine concern had previously been reported and dismissed as normal, the problem continued to worsen until catastrophic engine damage occurred. I am submitting this complaint because I am concerned that this may not be an isolated issue and that similar engine failures could pose a safety risk to other drivers.

Filed Mar 19, 2026 · Engine · 103,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated on three occasions while driving at various speeds, there was a clunking or clicking sound coming from the engine compartment, before the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with engine rod bearing failure. The contact was informed that the rod bearings and engine block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was taken to the residence and parked. Less than a week later, the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer for the repairs. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred approximately five months later. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed with an exhaust manifold leak. The contact was informed that the exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred approximately two months later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.