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Chevrolet 3500 problems by year

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the Chevrolet 3500 since 2016, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2016 model year has 5 complaints, more than any other year, led by steering and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
16
Recalls
3
Worst year
2016
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2016-2022

Chevrolet 3500 years to avoid

No model year of the Chevrolet 3500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Chevrolet 3500 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Chevrolet 3500 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201620172018201920202022

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Chevrolet 3500 problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    4
  • Electrical
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Chevrolet 3500 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2022-3Transmission00
2020-2Electrical00
2019-2Body00
2018-3Brakes00
2017-1Body00
2016-5Steering01

Recalls 3

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Chevrolet 3500 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Chevrolet 3500

What years of the Chevrolet 3500 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Chevrolet 3500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Chevrolet 3500?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet 3500?

Transmission, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (3) and steering (2).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet 3500 have?

3 recalls between 2016 and 2022. The 2006 model year has the most, with 3.

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