CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500 · model year

2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500

3 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2023CHEVROLETSILVERADO 5500 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2023 SILVERADO 5500 is service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light with 1 filings, followed by engine (1) and fuel/propulsion system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2023 SILVERADO 5500, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

3 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT1
ENGINE1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1

Recalls (1)

25V39000012/06/2025

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT

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.

Recent Complaints

20240606ENGINE

Vehicle continues to go into limp mode causing us to be stranded on the side of the road. It is related to DEF injection system issues. It sounds like this is a known issue with the software. We purchased the vehicle in August and have been unable to use the truck since purchasing as it continues to leave us stranded. (Less than 3k is on the truck) GM has been unresponsive at best.

20240606FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Vehicle continues to go into limp mode causing us to be stranded on the side of the road. It is related to DEF injection system issues. It sounds like this is a known issue with the software. We purchased the vehicle in August and have been unable to use the truck since purchasing as it continues to leave us stranded. (Less than 3k is on the truck) GM has been unresponsive at best.

20240214SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet 5500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and making a slight right turn, the ABS warning message was displayed and the front driver’s side wheel braking system erroneously activated. During the failure the message "ABS Failure" had displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and an engineer was sent to examine the vehicle. No further information was available. The failure mileage was 550.

Mileage: 550

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NHTSA Investigations 2 Open

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500 have?
The 2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500?
Yes, the 2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500?
The most-complained component for the 2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500 is SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Is the 2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.