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Chevrolet 5500HD years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Chevrolet 5500HD since 2019, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 2019 model year has 6 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
6
Worst year
2019
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2019-2021

Chevrolet 5500HD years to avoid

No model year of the Chevrolet 5500HD stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Chevrolet 5500HD years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Chevrolet 5500HD complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20192021

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Chevrolet 5500HD problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    4
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Chevrolet 5500HD problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2021-1Brakes20
2019-6Brakes30

Recalls 6

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Chevrolet 5500HD warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Chevrolet 5500HD

What years of the Chevrolet 5500HD should you avoid?

No single model year of the Chevrolet 5500HD has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Chevrolet 5500HD?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

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

Brakes, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (2) and transmission (1).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet 5500HD have?

6 recalls between 2019 and 2021. The 2020 model year has the most, with 4.

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