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Chevrolet Silverado 5500 Safety
NHTSA safety across every Chevrolet Silverado 5500 model year we cover.
Across the 2 model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 5500 we cover (2023 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 2 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Chevrolet Silverado 5500, a Class 5 medium-duty commercial truck, received no NHTSA star rating for overall crash protection, front crash protection, side crash protection, or rollover resistance. This is common for vehicles in its class. Neither NHTSA nor the manufacturer reported a rollover risk percentage. There are no reported injuries or deaths associated with this vehicle.
The 2023-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 has two recalls across its model years, both designated as park-outside or do-not-drive campaigns. This places them in the most serious tier of recall urgency, indicating that NHTSA and General Motors advise against operating the vehicle until a remedy is implemented. Because this is a medium-duty commercial vehicle, NHTSA has not conducted its standard crash-test program. Consequently, there are no star ratings or Safety Index scores available for either model year. The absence of these ratings should not be interpreted as an indication of strong or weak crashworthiness. Owner complaints are minimal, with just four logged across both years and no reports of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While these complaints are unverified allegations, their low volume aligns with a low-production commercial platform. The critical nature of the recalls makes pre-purchase verification essential for any buyer or fleet operator.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally position the Silverado 5500 as a capable, well-supported commercial workhorse that benefits from GM's broad dealer network and straightforward vocational upfitting options. Praise tends to focus on its practical cab comfort for a work-focused platform and the range of available configurations, while some reviewers note that the medium-duty segment prioritizes function over refinement.
- Both recalls across the 2023-2024 model years carry park-outside or do-not-drive status, the most serious urgency classification NHTSA issues. Verify that all open recall repairs have been completed on any specific vehicle before purchase or operation.
- NHTSA does not crash-test medium-duty commercial vehicles like the Silverado 5500, so there are no star ratings or Safety Index scores available for either model year. Buyers cannot rely on federal crash-test data to evaluate occupant protection.
- Owner complaints are very low at four total across both model years, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among them. While encouraging, the low complaint volume likely reflects the smaller commercial owner base rather than a formal safety endorsement.
- As a Class 5 commercial truck, the Silverado 5500 is subject to federal motor carrier safety regulations when used in commerce. Fleet operators should confirm driver qualification, inspection, and maintenance requirements that apply beyond standard consumer vehicle ownership.
Most-recalled year on record: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 with 1 recalls.