2020 Chevrolet 5500HD recalls and problems

4 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Chevrolet 5500HD.

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recalls
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2020 Chevrolet 5500HD recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA campaign 23V266000 · reported April 13, 2023 · General Motors, LLC · 40,428 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
The fix
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 charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222375270.

Suspension: rear, springs, leaf spring assembly, u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

NHTSA campaign 21V194000 · reported March 19, 2021 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. · 258 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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 rear axle may not have been properly tightened and may loosen, causing the axle to misalign.
The risk
The misalignment may cause the propeller shaft to separate, causing a loss of power to the rear wheels and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2103.

Seat belts: front, webbing

NHTSA campaign 20V025000 · reported January 17, 2020 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. · 1,138 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2020 Isuzu NPR HD, NPR XD, NQR and NRR and Chevrolet 4500HD, 4500XD, 5500HD and 5500XD and 2019 Isuzu NPR HD GAS, NPR GAS and Chevrolet 4500 and Chevrolet 3500 vehicles equipped with a dual mode belt locking mechanism seat belt assembly. Due to a manufacturing issue, the seat belt webbing locking mechanism may not properly restrain the occupant as intended.
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the occupant is not properly restrained, there is an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Isuzu's number for this recall is V2001.

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA campaign 19V835000 · reported November 20, 2019 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. · 1,926 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the lug nuts were not properly tightened, they can loosen, causing the to wheel separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1906.

5500HD model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2017 1000
2018 1000
2019 3601
2020 4000
2021 2100
2022 3000
2023 1000

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Questions

Does the 2020 Chevrolet 5500HD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet 5500HD, the most recent reported on April 13, 2023 (Service brakes, hydraulic). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet 5500HD?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2020 Chevrolet 5500HD.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.