Chevrolet 5500HD (2019) Electrical System Recall: ABS Malfunction Risk
General Motors recalls 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD trucks with potential ABS system malfunction, risking crashes if the warning light doesn't illuminate. Owners must update BCM software by June 29, 2020.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If a driver is unaware that the ABS system is malfunctioning, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
General Motors is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD trucks due to a risk that the ABS system may not warn drivers of a malfunction, potentially causing crashes. This affects vehicles that fail to meet federal brake safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223627-chevrolet-5500hd-2019-electrical-system-recall-abs-malfunction-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223627-chevrolet-5500hd-2019-electrical-system-recall-abs-malfunction-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V319000
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“Chevrolet 5500HD (2019) Electrical System Recall: ABS Malfunction Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223627-chevrolet-5500hd-2019-electrical-system-recall-abs-malfunction-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V319000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V319000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the vehicle's body control module (BCM) loses communication with the electronic brake control module (EBCM), the ABS malfunction warning light may not illuminate. This means drivers might not know the brakes are malfunctioning, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD trucks are affected. Drivers who are unaware of ABS system issues may face higher crash risks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD trucks. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types as described in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chevrolet Customer Service
Call 1-800-222-1020 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule software updates.
Update BCM Software
Dealers will update the body control module software calibration to ensure proper ABS warning light functionality.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software calibration for the body control module (BCM). The recall began June 29, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202305070.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 31 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V319000 (May 29, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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