Chevrolet LOW CAB Forward 3500 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 30, 2021 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet LOW CAB Forward 3500, across 4 model years (2016–2019). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.

Peak: 2016, with 2 complaints
2016: 2201622017: 0201702018: 0201802019: 020190

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Chevrolet LOW CAB Forward 3500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No LOW CAB Forward 3500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2016 LOW CAB Forward 3500: 2 complaints, 2 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 LOW CAB Forward 3500 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel/propulsion System110
Service Brakes111
Structure111
Vehicle Speed Control111

All Chevrolet LOW CAB Forward 3500 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2019 LOW CAB Forward 350001——
2018 LOW CAB Forward 350001——
2017 LOW CAB Forward 350002——
2016 LOW CAB Forward 350022—Fuel/propulsion System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet LOW CAB Forward 3500 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (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 LOW CAB Forward 3500?

Fuel/propulsion System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet LOW CAB Forward 3500 have?

3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.