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2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-390 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 53%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 1, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Service brakes, air10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

53%repaired · 2026 Q3

Brake fluid low warning: switch/sensor/float

Park outside

Recall 25V-390 · Jun 12, 2025 · 62,468 vehicles · 33,409 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other Silverado 5500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silverado 5500 median. How we score

'19'20'21'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Silverado 5500 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11592815 · Jun 6, 2024

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