Chevrolet 3500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet 3500, across 10 model years (2005–2022). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Chevrolet 3500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 3500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 3500: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2022 3500: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2018 3500: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2017 3500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2019 3500: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2020 3500: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet 3500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet 3500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 3500 | 3 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2020 3500 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2019 3500 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 3500 | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2017 3500 | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2016 3500 | 5 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2008 3500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 3500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 3500 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2005 3500 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet 3500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (5), 2022 (3), 2018 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet 3500?
Power Train, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet 3500 have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.