GMC W3500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the GMC W3500, across 10 model years (1998–2009). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, other.
GMC W3500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No W3500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 W3500: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2007 W3500: 1 complaint, 4 recalls
- 2006 W3500: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1999 W3500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2000 W3500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2004 W3500: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 W3500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All GMC W3500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 W3500 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 W3500 | 1 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2007 W3500 | 1 | 4 | — | Steering | |
| 2006 W3500 | 1 | 3 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2004 W3500 | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2003 W3500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 W3500 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2000 W3500 | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Other | |
| 1999 W3500 | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 1998 W3500 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC W3500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (1), 2007 (1), 2006 (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 W3500?
Fuel System, Other, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the GMC W3500 have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.