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Chevrolet Silverado 5500 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Chevrolet Silverado 5500 since 2019, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2019 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and visibility problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
4
Worst year
2019
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2019-2024

Chevrolet Silverado 5500 years to avoid

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

Best Chevrolet Silverado 5500 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Chevrolet Silverado 5500 complaints by model year

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

201920232024

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Chevrolet Silverado 5500 problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    3
  • Brakes
    3
  • Wheels
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Chevrolet Silverado 5500 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2024-1Brakes20
2023-3Brakes10
2019-3Engine30

Recalls 4

See all 4 recalls for the Chevrolet Silverado 5500

Chevrolet Silverado 5500 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 Silverado 5500

What years of the Chevrolet Silverado 5500 should you avoid?

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

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

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

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

Engine, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (3) and wheels (1).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Silverado 5500 have?

4 recalls between 2019 and 2024. The 2019 model year has the most, with 3.

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