Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Silverado 4500 HD.
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500 HD marks the first model year in a 2019–2024 complaint record that tracks reported issues across this range. Within that dataset, complaints peaked at two in 2021 and hit their lowest point with one in 2020, which situates the 2019 edition in a notably narrow reliability band. For researchers, that tight spread means the inaugural model year entered a run whose documented complaint volume remained consistently restrained between its highest and lowest recorded years.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 241.3 in |
| Overall width | 81.1 in |
| Overall height | 75.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 156.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4674 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 68.1 / 68.1 in |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | Diesel Engines: 15 ft-lbs |
Prep Do not re-use old bolts
| 1 | Large bolts 1-18 | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Large bolts 1-18 | 59 ft. lbs |
| 3 | Large bolts 1-18 | 120 degrees |
| 4 | Small bolts 19-24 | 24 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. These vehicles were remedied under NHTSA Recall 25V390 with a brake jumper wire harness that… Remedy: Dealers will remove the installed wire harness, apply protective tape, and reinstall the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are planned to be mailed December…
Showing 5 of 884 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIP6108 | 2026-04-14 | Unknown Or Other | This PI instructs technicians to inspect the ground plane on MD Silverado vehicles with… |
| PIT3271Q | 2026-04-01 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel… |
| PIP6104 | 2026-03-09 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and… |
| PIP4902V | 2026-03-09 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into… |
| PIT6425D | 2026-03-02 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.