2019 Chevrolet 5500HD recalls and problems

The 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD has 3 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.

Urgent: recall 23V-266 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
3
Complaints
6
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Chevrolet 5500HD recalls

Recall 23V-266: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Park outsideReported Apr 13, 2023 · 40,428 vehicles affected · 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.

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.

Recall 21V-194: Suspension

Reported Mar 19, 2021 · 258 vehicles affected · 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.

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.

Recall 19V-835: Wheels

Reported Nov 20, 2019 · 1,926 vehicles affected · 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.

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.

2019 Chevrolet 5500HD problems reported by owners

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

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 11,239 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 180,000 miles · reported May 2, 2024
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.…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Apr 10, 2024
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.
Power Train · at 11,239 miles · reported Oct 27, 2020
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.
Service Brakes · at 1,200 miles · reported Aug 14, 2020
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
Service Brakes · reported Feb 11, 2020
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,

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD: 23V-266 (service brakes, hydraulic), 21V-194 (suspension), 19V-835 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (2 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 11,239 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.