6 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Chevrolet 5500HD, across model years 2017–2023. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Chevrolet dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your 5500HD by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Chevrolet 5500HD model years, the 2020 has the most recalls (5); the 2019 drew the most owner complaints (6).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Chevrolet 5500HD model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Chevrolet is recalling 2021 4500HD trucks due to a brake pressure switch electrical short that could cause fire while driving or parked. Owners must park away from structures until repair.
Chevrolet is recalling 2021 4500HD vehicles with improperly heat-treated hex flange lock nuts that may break, causing steering instability and crash risk. Owners should contact GM for free replacement.
Isuzu recalls certain 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD vehicles with potential rear axle misalignment causing power loss and crash risk. Owners must have rear axle U-bolt nuts inspected and tightened free of charge by dealers.
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.
Isuzu recalls 2019-2020 NPR and Chevrolet trucks with faulty seat belts that may not properly restrain occupants during crashes. Owners must have seat belts inspected and replaced free by dealers.
When the Chevrolet 5500HD recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet 5500HD; the most reported area is fuel/propulsion system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Chevrolet 5500HD complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 6 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Chevrolet 5500HD, covering model years 2017–2023. The most recent was issued Apr 13, 2023 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic).
The 2020 Chevrolet 5500HD has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Equipment (1), Suspension (1), Electrical System (1).
1 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Chevrolet dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Chevrolet to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Chevrolet dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.