2019 CHEVROLET 6500XD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 CHEVROLET 6500XD has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle systems covered by these recalls. No specific owner complaints have been logged for this model year.
The recalls affect several critical vehicle systems including the electrical system and steering components. These recalls involve potential safety risks and require free repairs from dealers.
Recalls- Starter assembly ground cable. NHTSA recall 20V554000 affects 4352 vehicles due to a ground cable that may break at the starter-side eyelet, causing the engine to fail to crank or crank slowly. Repeated starting attempts may cause the starter to ground through the power steering hose, possibly leading to a fire risk. The remedy involves replacing the ground cable and inspecting and replacing the power steering hose if damaged.
- Wiring harness routing. Recall 20V195000 covers 2399 vehicles where the chassis wire harness may be routed improperly, allowing it to chafe on the leaf spring hanger bracket. This can cause stalling or reduced ABS function, increasing crash risk. Dealers will repair or replace the harness and install clamps to secure it properly.
- Steering stopper bolt nuts. Recall 21V861000 addresses 5700 vehicles with a loose bolt on the left front steering knuckle that affects steering and increases turning radius. This recall expands on a previous one and requires replacement of stopper bolt jam nuts and cleaning or replacing extensions.
- Steering stopper bolt jam nut. Recall 19V467000 affects 3851 vehicles where the jam nut on the left front knuckle may loosen, causing increased turning radius and risk of crash. Repairs include replacing jam nuts with Grade 8 nuts, applying proper torque, and using Loctite to secure them.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs due to these recalls or unresolved safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney for guidance on potential remedies is advisable.
2019 CHEVROLET 6500XD Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
16302
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 CHEVROLET 6500XD
5700 vehicles affected
STEERING
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Isuzu FTR and 2018-2021 Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. A bolt on the left front steering knuckle may come loose, resulting in an increased turning radius and difficulty steering to the left.
Risk: An unexpected change in turning radius and difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 CHEVROLET 6500XD
4352 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2021 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The ground cable connecting the starter motor to the vehicle frame may break at the starter-side eyelet, resulting in an engine no-crank or slow-crank condition, causing the vehicle not to start.
Risk: If the cable is broken and repeated attempts are made to start the vehicle, the starter may ground through the steel braiding of the power steering hose, allowing it to heat up and possibly rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
2019 CHEVROLET 6500XD
2399 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The chassis wire harness outside the relay box may have been improperly routed, potentially allowing the harness to contact the suspension's leaf spring hanger bracket, allowing the harness to get chafed.
Risk: Depending on which wires get damaged, the vehicle can experience stalling and/or reduced functionality of the ABS, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 CHEVROLET 6500XD
3851 vehicles affected
STEERING
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2018-2020 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles. The jam nut for the steering stopper bolt on the left front knuckle may loosen and allow the bolt to back away from the steering knuckle, increasing the turning radius of the vehicle in a left turn.
Risk: If the vehicle's turning radius is increased, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.