2018 Chevrolet 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet 3500. That ranks 2nd out of 10 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 36,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Chevrolet 3500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 33% | 35 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Chevrolet 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Chevrolet 3500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While pulling a variety of 3 different trailers, the integrated trailer brake control does not properly send output to the trailer brakes. This causes the truck (tow vehicle) to do almost all of the braking work on its own. On multiple occasions i've had the anti lock brakes activate on the truck…
While traveling at 31 mph on a slight down-grade, the transmission 'shuttles' between gears which causes the vehicle to shake violently. It is most prominent when the engine has not reach full operating temperature. It also happens when accelerating, such as entering a freeway. A video is available.
My 3500 hd srw has a power fold button for the side mirrors. While passing a semi truck at 70 mph on i-20, i went to adjust the right mirror slightly. I accidentally pushed the power fold button ( it is located between the left and right mirror adjustment button on the driver side door ). The side…
Other Chevrolet 3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 3500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 3500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 3500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 3500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 3500 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet 3500?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Chevrolet 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 Chevrolet 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 3500 model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.