2019 Chevrolet 6500 recalls and problems

The 2019 Chevrolet 6500 has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.

Urgent: recall 25V-390 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.

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Recalls may cover only some 2019 Chevrolet 6500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Chevrolet 6500 recalls

Recall 25V-390: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Park outsideReported Jun 12, 2025 · 62,468 vehicles affected · General Motors, LLC

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 21V-346: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported May 13, 2021 · 196 vehicles affected · General Motors, LLC

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2019 Chevrolet 6500 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	1
Electrical System	1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Chevrolet 6500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Oct 2, 2024

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.

Other Chevrolet 6500 years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Chevrolet 6500 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet 6500: 25V-390 (service brakes, hydraulic), 21V-346 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Chevrolet 6500?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (1 reports), followed by electrical system (1).

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.