Chevrolet C3500 years to avoid
No model year of the Chevrolet C3500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Chevrolet C3500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Chevrolet C3500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet C3500 problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes34
- Fuel system21
- Visibility20
- Transmission19
- Engine15
- Tires10
- Electrical10
- Body9
- Suspension3
- Steering3
- Lights3
- Seats2
Chevrolet C3500 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | - | 26 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 46 | Fuel system | 143,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1994 | - | 17 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 15 | Brakes | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1992 | - | 8 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 3 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1990 | - | 5 | Brakes | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 4
Chevrolet C3500 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 C3500
What years of the Chevrolet C3500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Chevrolet C3500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet C3500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet C3500?
Brakes, with 34 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (21) and visibility (20).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet C3500 have?
4 recalls between 1990 and 1996. The 2018 model year has the most, with 1.
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