2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 1, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500. That is the most of any Silverado 5500 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Service Brakes, Air1 · ~550 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine133%———
Fuel/propulsion System133%———
Service Brakes, Air133%550——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 2 complaints
2024: 2202422026: 120261

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning:switch/sensor/floatPark outsideJun 12, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V390000 · 62,468 vehicles

Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a 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 brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N242482680. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V266 will need to have the new remedy completed.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500. The contact received a notification of GM recall: N232429740 and NHTSA Campaign: 26V056000 (Electrical System); however, parts were not available. The local dealer denied recall repairs due to the size of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received May 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11735168

Vehicle continues to go into limp mode causing us to be stranded on the side of the road. It is related to DEF injection system issues. It sounds like this is a known issue with the software. We purchased the vehicle in August and have been unable to use the truck since purchasing as it continues…

Engine · received Jun 6, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11592815

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet 5500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and making a slight right turn, the ABS warning message was displayed and the front driver’s side wheel braking system erroneously activated. During the failure the message "ABS Failure" had displayed. The…

Service Brakes, Air · received Feb 14, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11571841

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500?

Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, air problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 5500 model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.