2019 Chevrolet 5500HD Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 8,120miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,120 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 347 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 26 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes3 50%
- Fuel system2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Engine1 17%
Example complaints
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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11586523, filed 2024-05, 180,000 milesFuel system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11582178, filed 2024-04Mileage when problems were reported
75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 11,239 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: Chevrolet 5500HD 2019–2023, 6500HD 2019–2023, 4500HD 2019–2023
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.
- 21V194000Mar 19, 2021Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axleCovers: Chevrolet 5500HD 2017–2020, Isuzu NRR 2016–2021, NPR XD 2016–2020 +5 more
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…
- 19V835000Nov 20, 2019Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studsCovers: Chevrolet 5500HD 2019–2020, Isuzu NPR HD 2017–2020, NPR XD 2019–2020 +4 more
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…
Recall details for the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 347 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11029950Mar 2, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
- 11027697Jan 16, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
Other model years of the Chevrolet 5500HD
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 8,120 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet 5500HD model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Chevrolet 5500HD reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,120 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 11,239 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.