2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
16
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500
The 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500, potentially affecting up to 63,359 vehicles.
Recall 25V768000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
| 891 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD vehicles. These vehicles were remedied under NHTSA Recall 25V390 with a brake jumper wire harness that was assembled without protective tape. A wiring harness that is missing protective tape can allow the wires to become damaged.
Consequence: Damaged brake jumper wires can result in power brake assist failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the installed wire harness, apply protective tape, and reinstall the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are planned to be mailed December 22, 2025. Owners may contact GM customer assistance number at 1-866-467-9700. GM's number...
View full details →Recall 25V390000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT
| 62,468 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500.
Safety Rating for the 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500
General Motors, LLC has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
25-NA-019 — WHEELS
This bulletin advises the tech to check other areas that may need repair before replacing the wheel speed sensor.
25-NA-019 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
This bulletin advises the tech to check other areas that may need repair before replacing the wheel speed sensor.
PIT5838B — SERVICE BRAKES
This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a concern of a brake noise or moan may be heard at the beginning of drive-off from a complete stop, This concern may be considered normal .
20-NA-182 — SERVICE BRAKES
This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the brake line pressure switch to correct a customer concern of a brake booster pump motor that runs at all times even after the ignition is turned off.
PIP5825 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may come in with a internal transfer case concern. Internal fault , Dealers need to disassemble to the point of failure and then do a cost comparison to determan repair VS. replacement.
22-NA-254 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Unwanted Traction Control Events.
22-NA-254 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Unwanted Traction Control Events.
22-NA-075 — EQUIPMENT
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of software anomalies with the engine control module (ECM).
PIP5810 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary information communicates that the tool for the HD transfer cases to install the input seal during a repair is incorrect and a new tool is in development.
PIP5810 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SEALS/GASKETS
This Preliminary information communicates that the tool for the HD transfer cases to install the input seal during a repair is incorrect and a new tool is in development.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500
- 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500 — 0 complaints
- 2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500 (current)
- 2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500 — 0 complaints
- 2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500 — 3 complaints
- 2024 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 5500 — 0 complaints
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