Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Silverado 5500 HD.
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD sits in the heavy-duty segment of Chevrolet's commercial truck lineup, and for researchers the most striking thing about this model year is how little has gone wrong with it: only three owner complaints have been logged, with the engine emerging as the single most-cited area, and just two recalls issued against the vehicle. That lean record positions the 2019 as a clean, narrowly-scoped reference point rather than a problematic entry in the model's history, with the small absolute complaint count lending the engine-area signal real weight given how few other issues owners have flagged. For anyone modeling dependability across model years, the practical takeaway is straightforward — the 2019 Silverado 5500 HD is defined more by what isn't being complained about than by what is, though the two recalls and the engine-area clustering of complaints remain the specifics worth tracking.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 241.3 in |
| Overall width | 81.1 in |
| Overall height | 75.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 156.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4674 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 68.1 / 68.1 in |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | Diesel Engines: 15 ft-lbs |
Prep Do not re-use old bolts
| 1 | Large bolts 1-18 | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Large bolts 1-18 | 59 ft. lbs |
| 3 | Large bolts 1-18 | 120 degrees |
| 4 | Small bolts 19-24 | 24 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD dominate in one area — the engine, 2 of 3 reports (67%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the engine, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 3 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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…
Showing 5 of 498 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| N252494770 | 2025-06-17 | Unknown Or Other | Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners… |
| PIP4902S | 2025-06-09 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into… |
| PIT5074R | 2025-05-30 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about… |
| PIT5074R | 2025-05-30 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about… |
| PIT5074R | 2025-05-30 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.