Most common 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet 5500HD complaints by model year
Best 5500HD years: 2021. Compare all years →
2019 Chevrolet 5500HD recalls (3)
Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
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…
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
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.
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.
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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.
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.
What 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD owners say
Brakes
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 the vehicle and noticed that there was fire coming from underneath the driver's side of the hood, by the firewall. …
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
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD?
The brakes — 3 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (2) and electrical system (1).
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD, the most recent from April 13, 2023 (service brakes, hydraulic). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet 5500HD?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021. See the full Chevrolet 5500HD years comparison.
At what mileage do 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 11,000 miles; 75% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.