2021 Chevrolet 5500HD Problems & Complaints

Few complaints60% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 5500HD at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 Chevrolet 5500HD yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year, including one with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

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Chevrolet 5500HD complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet 5500HD. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 5500HD years: 2021. Compare all years →

2021 Chevrolet 5500HD recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA recall 23V-266 · Apr 13, 2023 · 40,428 vehiclesPark outside

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…

Equipment

NHTSA recall 22V-874 · Nov 23, 2022 · 5,861 vehicles

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may break.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 27, 2022.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet 5500HD have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2021 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.

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.