2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 5500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Silverado 5500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning:switch/sensor/floatPark outside
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.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD vehicles. The air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) may not have been activated during installation.
Risk: Inactive air bags will not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: A Navistar technician will activate the air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477760.
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.
In August of 2025 I purchased a Chevy MD 5500 from Paul Masse, Inc., in RI. From the time of delivery the truck had a serious shake while operating. Paul Masse, Inc., told me that the tires had flat spots from sitting on the lot prior to purchase. As time went on the dealership placed two new sets…
Other Chevrolet Silverado 5500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 Silverado 5500 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Silverado 5500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Silverado 5500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Silverado 5500 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500?
Owners most often report service brakes, suspension, wheels problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 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 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.