Every 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 23V266000
Apr 13, 2023Service Brakes, HydraulicPark outside
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the master cylinder pressure sensor and inspect the wire harness, replacing it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222375270.
Full recall details for 23V266000 →Suspension · NHTSA 21V194000
Mar 19, 2021Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:U-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Isuzu NPR, Reach, 2016-2020 Isuzu NPR XD, NPR HD, NQR, 2016-2021 Isuzu NRR, 2017-2020 Chevrolet 4500XD, 4500HD, 5500HD, and 2020 Chevrolet 5500XD vehicles. The U-bolt nuts for the rear axle may not have been properly tightened and may loosen, causing the axle to misalign.
- 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.
- Fix
- Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace and tighten the rear axle U-bolt nuts, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2103.
Full recall details for 21V194000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V319000
May 29, 2020Electrical System:Software
- Problem
- 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 not illuminate the vehicle's ABS malfunction indicator light (MIL). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
- Risk
- If a driver is unaware that the ABS system is malfunctioning, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V319000 →Wheels · NHTSA 19V835000
Nov 20, 2019Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
- Problem
- Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2017-2020 NPR-HD, 2019-2020 NPR-XD, NQR, NRR, Chevrolet 4500HD, Chevrolet 5500HD and Chevrolet 5500XD, and 2020 Chevrolet 4500XD vehicles. The lug nuts on the rear outer wheels may not have been properly tightened when installed onto the rear axles.
- 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.
- Fix
- Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outer wheel lug nuts and tightening or replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1906.
Full recall details for 19V835000 →
2019 Chevrolet 5500HD complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD, reporting 1 fires. Chevrolet has issued at least 347 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Fuel/Propulsion System2
- Service Brakes2
- Electrical System1
- Engine1
- Power Train1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (119)
- Unknown Or Other (61)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (58)
- Electrical System (38)
- Engine (34)
- Power Train (33)
Read Chevrolet 5500HD owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“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.”
2019 CHEVROLET 5500HDMay 2, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11586523
“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.”
2019 CHEVROLET 5500HDApr 10, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11582178
“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.”
2019 CHEVROLET 5500HDOct 27, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11366690
“BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP MOTOR RUNS ALL THE TIME EVEN AFTER IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. IF TRUCK WAS TO SHUT OFF THEN WOULD HAVE NO BRAKES TO STOP,”
2019 CHEVROLET 5500HDFeb 11, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11308572
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