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Buying a used 2021 Chevrolet 5500HD? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2021 Chevrolet 5500HD has 2 recalls: a brake sensor fire risk and steering lock nuts that may break. The brake sensor campaign carries a park-outside instruction, making its current status a specific point to establish. NHTSA lists 1 owner complaint in service brakes; that report is unverified and lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries. The complaint record is limited, while both recall remedies warrant documentation tied to the truck's VIN.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify brake sensor recall completion and current park-outside instructions.
- Request proof that the steering lock nut recall was completed.
- Ask about brake symptoms and review brake inspection records.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Chevrolet 5500HD
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Medium-Duty Trucks Brake Sensor Fire Risk · park outside | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Chevrolet Heavy-Duty Trucks Steering Lock Nuts May Break | Equipment | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1 | Yes |