2019-2023 · 5 model years
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Chevrolet 6500HD across 5 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2019 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling.
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.
General Motors. LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Chevrolet 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD Medium-Duty trucks. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause an electrical short-circuit.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may break.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. The pressure-sensor fitting of the primary hydraulic brake line assembly may not be tightened correctly, which could result in a brake fluid leak.
General Motors is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD Medium Duty trucks. If the vehicle's body control module (BCM) loses communication with the vehicle's electronic brake control module (EBCM), the EBCM software programming may...
Water line for engine craked and water gushing all over engine
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2019 (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.
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2021 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 6500HD years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (1) most often.
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Chevrolet 6500HD 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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