Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Silverado 5500 HD.
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 5500 HD is a heavy-duty truck built on a purpose-built commercial platform designed for severe-duty applications, and while specific powertrain details vary by configuration, the model carries forward Chevrolet's established tradition in the medium-duty truck segment; according to complaint data tracked from 2019 through 2024, the nameplate has demonstrated a notable improvement in reported issues, with the 2023 model year recording the highest complaint count at 3 incidents before dropping to just 1 complaint in 2024, the lowest point in the six-year span, suggesting that recent production iterations have addressed earlier concerns and represent the most reliable version of this truck to date within its modern generation.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 233.1 in |
| Overall width | 81.5 in |
| Overall height | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | 145.7 in |
| Curb weight | 8532 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 68.9 / 68.9 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 50/50 |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 50 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT5966F | 2026-06-23 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still… |
| PIT6503A | 2026-06-03 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front… |
| PIT6519 | 2026-05-27 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice… |
| PIC6540J | 2026-05-14 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio. |
| PIC6540H | 2026-05-11 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio. |
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