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2017-2023 · 7 model years

Chevrolet 5500HD Problems by year

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Chevrolet 5500HD across 7 model years, and it has 7 recalls. The 2019 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (6). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the fuel system.

Most complaints for its age20196 complaints · 4 recallsSee the 2019
Complaints
7
Recalls
7
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

5500HD complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20230100-B
20220300-D
20211200BrakesC
20200500-D
20196401BrakesF
20180100-A
20170100-A

Most common 5500HD problems

Chevrolet 5500HD recalls 7

Latest 5500HD complaints

2021 Chevrolet 5500HDBrakes

The truck has under 13,000 miles as of October 2026. The brake lines are all completely rusted and some rusted all the way through causing brake leaking and brake loss. This is a complete failure on Gm parts by using sub par parts. I was alerted by the stabiltrak and brake light on dash to the issue. Took to my Gm dealer Sapaugh GM, they made video stating the entire brake line system is completely rusted on a 4 and half year old truck with low miles. This truck is routinely neutralized and power washed with hot...

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power washer. my extended warranty will not cover. I have GM vehicle with 150,000 mile and are 2012 model years that have not had brake line issues. i would like for GM to pay for cost of labor or at least pay for half th e cost of repairs at the GM dealership

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11773484
2019 Chevrolet 5500HDBrakesFire

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 Commercial Vehicle. The contact stated that the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V266000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) was previously performed on the vehicle. The contact stated while the driver was driving 55-60 MPH uphill, he noticed smoke coming from underneath the driver's side of the hood. The contact stated that the driver depressed the brake pedal several times, but the brake pedal went down to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond. The...

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driver veered to the side of the road and allowed the vehicle to roll to a stop. The messages "Engine Power Reduced" and "Service Emission System" were displayed. The driver exited the vehicle and noticed that there was fire coming from underneath the driver's side of the hood, by the firewall. The driver attempted to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher but was unable to. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A fire department report and a police report were not filed. The driver did not sustain any injuries. The contact stated that the vehicle burned to the ground from the front end to the cabin of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the fire had extended to the flatbed. The vehicle was towed to the company's location. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 11586523
2019 Chevrolet 5500HDFuel system

Sudden catastrophic fuel system failure due to contamination fuel and fuel filter bypass, yes it is available to inspect. Truck shut off during operations and did not restart, the vehicle is at the dealership to replace High pressure fuel pump, lines, fuel rail and injectors. After the the truck died there was a message in the message center "water in fuel, service". The truck never sputtered, no loss of power or engine light. No codes were thrown either.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11582178
2019 Chevrolet 5500HDTransmission & drivetrain

When driving, it feels like im riding on rumble strips. Transmission feels like its slipping when driving at lower speeds and when on throttle, like going up hill. Do not notice a difference in 4x4 mode. Truck also has hard shifting from 1-2 and 2-3rd gear.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11366690
2019 Chevrolet 5500HDElectrical systemBrakesFuel system

My truck will stop running at freeway speeds with no engin light have had to stop in travel lane to restart the truck the brakes will shake steering wheel out of your hands and mutipul emission related engin lights daily the truck is only 3 weeks old the engin brake shifts from over drive to 3rd or second gear redlining the motor and u have to apply wide open theottle while pulling a trailer down a steep grade very unsafe

Filed Incident Electrical system · Service brakes · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11349153

Questions about the Chevrolet 5500HD

Which Chevrolet 5500HD years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2019 (6), 2021 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2019 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Chevrolet 5500HD years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2017, 2018, 2023 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 5500HD years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Chevrolet 5500HD problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (4), fuel system (2), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet 5500HD have?

NHTSA lists 7 recalls across all Chevrolet 5500HD model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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