Known Recalls

Model year record

2021 Chevrolet 5500XD

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V874000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
5,861
Reported to NHTSA
2022-11-23
Owners notified
2023-02-10

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may break.

Safety risk

Broken hex flange lock nuts may cause a loss of tension, leading to steering instability, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 27, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222391080.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.