GMC G3500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the GMC G3500, across 5 model years (1996–2018). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
GMC G3500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No G3500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 G3500: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2017 G3500: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 1997 G3500: 1 complaint, 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 GMC G3500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All GMC G3500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 G3500 | 1 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2017 G3500 | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 1999 G3500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 G3500 | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 1996 G3500 | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC G3500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (1), 2017 (1), 1997 (1). 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 GMC G3500?
Service Brakes, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC G3500 have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.