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2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 Recalls & Complaints

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500, describing incidents dated April 13, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Suspension 1 complaint
  • Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11732034 · Filed

    In August of 2025 I purchased a Chevy MD 5500 from Paul Masse, Inc., in RI. From the time of delivery the truck had a serious shake while operating. Paul Masse, Inc., told me that the tires had flat spots from sitting on the lot prior to purchase. As time went on the dealership placed two new sets…

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Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire

NHTSA #25V390000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Brake Fluid Low Warning — Switch/Sensor/Float · NHTSA notice

Reported June 12, 2025 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 62,468 vehicles

Repair completion: 53.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N242482680 · Owners notified September 11, 2025

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit.

Safety consequence

An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number for this recall is N242482680. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V266 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Inactive Air Bags May Fail to Deploy

NHTSA #24V738000 · Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported October 2, 2024 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 25 vehicles

Repair completion: 92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N242477760 · Owners notified November 1, 2024

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD vehicles. The air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) may not have been activated during installation.

Safety consequence

Inactive air bags will not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

A Navistar technician will activate the air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242477760.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Other Chevrolet Silverado 5500 model years

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