2019 Chevrolet 5500HD recalls

4 safety recalls, 6 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

20212019
4Recalls
6Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2019 Chevrolet 5500HD recall list

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Park outside23V-266
April 13, 2023 · General Motors, LLC
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.
Safety risk
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Remedy
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.

Suspension recall

21V-194
March 19, 2021 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.

Electrical System recall

20V-319
May 29, 2020 · General Motors LLC
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."
Safety risk
If a driver is unaware that the ABS system is malfunctioning, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Wheels recall

19V-835
November 20, 2019 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.

2019 Chevrolet 5500HD owner complaints

6 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Fuel/Propulsion System2
Service Brakes2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Engine1
Power Train1
Electrical System1

Recent complaints

May 2, 2024Service Brakes, HydraulicFire

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. The contact stated while the driver was driving 55-60 MPH uphill, he noticed smoke coming from underneath the driver's side of the hood. The contact stated that the driver depressed the brake pedal several times, but the brake pedal went down to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond. The driver veered to the side of the road and allowed the vehicle to roll to a stop. The messages "Engine Power Reduced" and "Service Emission System" were displayed. The driver exited th

April 10, 2024Fuel/Propulsion System

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. After the the truck died there was a message in the message center "water in fuel, service". The truck never sputtered, no loss of power or engine light. No codes were thrown either.

November 12, 2020Engine

WATER LINE CRACKING LEAKING ANTIFREEZE OVERHEATING ENGINE

October 27, 2020Power Train

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.

August 14, 2020Electrical SystemService BrakesFuel/Propulsion System

MY TRUCK WILL STOP RUNNING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS WITH NO ENGIN LIGHT HAVE HAD TO STOP IN TRAVEL LANE TO RESTART THE TRUCK THE BRAKES WILL SHAKE STEERING WHEEL OUT OF YOUR HANDS AND MUTIPUL EMISSION RELATED ENGIN LIGHTS DAILY THE TRUCK IS ONLY 3 WEEKS OLD THE ENGIN BRAKE SHIFTS FROM OVER DRIVE TO 3RD OR SECOND GEAR REDLINING THE MOTOR AND U HAVE TO APPLY WIDE OPEN THEOTTLE WHILE PULLING A TRAILER DOWN A STEEP GRADE VERY UNSAFE

2019 Chevrolet 5500HD recall FAQ

Does the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD. The most recent, filed April 13, 2023, concerns the service brakes, hydraulic.

What are the most common 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD problems?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is fuel/propulsion system (2 reports), followed by service brakes.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD?

Contact any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.