Chevrolet 3500HD Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Chevrolet 3500HD, across 8 model years (2001–2024). The 2024 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Chevrolet 3500HD years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 3500HD model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2024 3500HD: 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 3500HD problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet 3500HD model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 3500HD | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2007 3500HD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 3500HD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 3500HD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2004 3500HD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 3500HD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 3500HD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 3500HD | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet 3500HD years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2024 (2). 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 3500HD?
Air Bags, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet 3500HD have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.