Chevrolet 5500HD Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet 5500HD, across 7 model years (2017–2023). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
Chevrolet 5500HD years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 5500HD model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2019 5500HD: 6 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet 5500HD problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet 5500HD model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 5500HD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 5500HD | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2021 5500HD | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2020 5500HD | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2019 5500HD | 6 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2018 5500HD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 5500HD | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet 5500HD years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (6). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet 5500HD?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet 5500HD have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.