Came off the parkway and came to a stop at a stop sign. As I attempted to accelerate forward the truck shuttered violently, did not move forward and then slammed into gear. As it slammed into gear it jerked forward. The force of the jerk pushed me back in the seat and caused the steering wheel to turn. About 100 yards later I came to a stop in traffic. As I attempted to accelerate the same incident occurred again. After the second incident anytime I same to a stop and attempted to accelerate forward the shutter was no longer present but the truck would not move at first and would then slam into gear and jerk violently. This would occur in drive and reverse. I brought it to the dealership and they diagnosed that it needed a transmission. The service writer even told me it bucked so hard while the technician was moving it that it almost put him through the steering wheel. The truck is currently having the transmission replaced at Greenbrook GMC. Estimated repair cost is $9400 plus taxes and fees. Can provide invoice and bill once repair is completed.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: jerking or lurching
81 of the 1,105 complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 describe jerking or lurching.
- owner complaints
- 81
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 19,026
- recalls
- 1
Jerking or lurching by model year
What owners say
My truck lost steering as I was trying to pull into a parking lot. It started as a momentary jerking of the steering wheel then total loss of steering. The ABS error and Trailer Braking failure warning also appeared. After 4 to 5 restarts of the truck the steering came back. If this was to happen at high speed it would have been very bad. I feel this is definetly a safety issue..
Transmission has jerked and shuttered ever since I bought the truck. Sometime when you push on the gas the truck doesn’t immediate go, then suddenly jerks into gear and speeds off! It has gone in several times but all they do is software updates. They also said I needed a transmission flush at only 43,000 miles stating an inferior trans fluid was originally used; however they wouldn’t covered it under my extended warranty
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Transmission Fluid Overheat" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the TCM had failed and needed to be replaced. The TCM was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. After retrieving the vehicle, the vehicle failed to immediately reverse as needed. The vehicle hesitated before reversing. The failure later occurred while driving forward, and the vehicle jerked while driving from being stationary. The contact stated that the failure was also present during cold starts. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 128,000.
This truck has been very jerky when shifting. Transmission issue plus engine had valves done but still is a problem mostly jerky really bad to the point seat belt is a good thing.
As I was driving the vehicle it seems to be hesitating or jerking and when I tried to start it,it would say put your foot on the brakes to start,but my foot was on the pedal and it was slow starting.Days later the engine light came on,took it to the dealership and they told me it was a problem with the brake system.I bought the vehicle brand new,only 41,000 miles,on it now,warranty went out in June of this year.I very rarely drives it and now they saying its a 4,000 job to get it fixed.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked and vibrated abnormally. In addition, the RPMs fluctuated, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the transmission. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly shuddered and jerked before returning to normal functionality. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the torque converter. The contact was informed that the transmission fluid was flushed and replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 47,200.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while shifting from reverse(R) to drive(D), the vehicle made an abnormal banging sound, jerked and then sputtered. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving at various speeds, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the transmission fluid needed to be flushed and refilled. The dealer declined to cover the repair under the Extended Warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked. Additionally, the transmission shifted abnormally rough, and the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that the failure could have pulled the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was taken to Napoli Kia, which was a third-party dealer assigned by the warranty company to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact also stated that metal shavings were found in the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that parts had on back order for over eight months. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Passenger side lifters have failed, along with camshaft. The induced misfire caused a sudden and potentially unsafe jerking of the vehicle while on the expressway. The vehicle was on cruise control and running at 1,400rpms at the time of the failure. There were zero warning lights or vibrations/noises that could have indicated an imminent failure. Thankfully I was alone on the expressway at the time of the incident as the vehicle started bucking, jerking me out of my lane until I could regain control. Vehicle had 105,500 miles with all engine maintenance up to date prior to incident. Speed limit on this section of US31 is 75mph.
The valve body for the transmission failed. While driving the vehicle transmission would shift violently. This would cause the truck to jerk forward a few times before engaging the next gear. At times it caused a slowed performance and could have caused an accident with another motor vehicle especially when traveling uphill. I brought the truck to a chevrolet dealership and they confirmed this issue. I also completed online forum and general searches through google which confirm this is an issue especially with the 4 cylinder and v6 engines. The check engine light came on when the issue first occurred. The issue happened a week after my catalytic converter was replaced under warranty in July 2025.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases
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- This service bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage...
- Power train
- This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- Power train
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
- Power train
Related recalls
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.
- Risk
- If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or GMC customer service at 1‑888‑988‑7267. GM's number for this recall is N202314870.
Recall number 20V650000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 jerking
Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
81 of 1,105 owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (7%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 2019.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
There is 1 recall and 161 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Check engine light 156Engine failure 130Loss of power 98Backup camera 73Harsh shifting 65Knocking 54Shudder 51Stalling 46ABS 40Misfire 38Transmission failure 37Hesitation 36Brake failure 34Power steering loss 32Slipping 26Won't shift 23Won't start 23Fire or smoke 22Warning lights 20Fuel pump 15Oil consumption 14Grinding brakes 12Water leak 11Overheating 10Ball joint 9Screen failure 9Adaptive cruise 7No deployment 7Sudden acceleration 7Battery drain 5Lane assist 5Pulling 5
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