Chevrolet 5500HD problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Chevrolet 5500HD (2017–2023).

Complaints
6
Recalls
6
Model years
7
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20172018620192020202120222023
NHTSA complaints per Chevrolet 5500HD model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Chevrolet 5500HD model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2023 5500HD00001—
2022 5500HD00003—
2021 5500HD00002—
2020 5500HD00004—
2019 5500HD60103Brakes
2018 5500HD00001—
2017 5500HD00001—

Most common Chevrolet 5500HD problem areas (all years)

  • Brakes
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

Chevrolet 5500HD recalls

  • Recall 23V266000Apr 13, 202340,428 vehiclesModel years 2019–2023

    Risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

  • Recall 22V874000Nov 23, 20225,861 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: Broken hex flange lock nuts may cause a loss of tension, leading to steering instability, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V364000May 20, 202239 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V194000Mar 19, 2021258 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020

    Risk: The misalignment may cause the propeller shaft to separate, causing a loss of power to the rear wheels and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V025000Jan 17, 20201,138 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the occupant is not properly restrained, there is an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V835000Nov 20, 20191,926 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: If the lug nuts were not properly tightened, they can loosen, causing the to wheel separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology