TSB: CHEVROLET 3500, 4500, 4500HD, 4500XD (2016–2022)

Bulletin PIP5520A — January 28, 2022

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDPIP5520A
ManufacturerCHEVROLET
Models3500, 4500, 4500HD, 4500XD
Model Years2016–2022
Date IssuedJanuary 28, 2022
Date Added to NHTSAFebruary 14, 2022
ComponentPARKING BRAKE
Vehicles Affected20 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

This Preliminary information communicates There may be a concern with a rattle or scraping noise from the park brake drum, or a concern of the park brake being locked up. Caused by the vehicle being driven with the park brake engaged

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
CHEVROLET 3500 2022 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 4500 2022 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 4500HD 2022 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 4500XD 2022 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 3500 2021 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 4500HD 2021 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 3500 2020 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 4500 2020 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 4500HD 2020 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 3500 2019 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 4500 2019 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 4500HD 2019 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 3500 2018 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 4500 2018 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 4500HD 2018 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 3500 2017 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 4500 2017 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 4500HD 2017 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 3500 2016 050000 PARKING BRAKE
CHEVROLET 4500 2016 050000 PARKING BRAKE

Related CHEVROLET Recalls

CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
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SILVERADO 2500 2019 AIR BAGS General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, ...
SILVERADO 1500 2018 AIR BAGS General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, ...
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SILVERADO 2500 2019 AIR BAGS General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, ...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized CHEVROLET dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (PIP5520A) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.