Should I Buy a Chevrolet 5500hd?

Complete buying guide for the Chevrolet 5500hd: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Chevrolet 5500hd model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• Brake Pressure Sensor Assembly Leak Leading To Fire Risk — 3 reports
• Brake Pressure Sensor Leak Leading To Fire Risk — 2 reports
• Propeller Shaft Separation Due To Suspension Misalignment — 2 reports
• Abs Malfunction Due To Bcm Communication Loss — 2 reports
• Wheel Separation Due To Loose Lug Nuts — 2 reports
• Improperly Heat-Treated Suspension/Steering Hex Flange Lock Nuts — 1 reports
• Improperly Tightened Primary Hydraulic Brake Line Pressure-Sensor Fitting — 1 reports
• Improperly Heat-Treated Hex Flange Lock Nuts In Suspension/Steering — 1 reports
• Front Seat Belt Webbing Defect — 1 reports
• Propeller Shaft Separation — 1 reports

All Model Years