Chevrolet W3500 years to avoid
No model year of the Chevrolet W3500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Chevrolet W3500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Chevrolet W3500 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 W3500 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine6
- Transmission3
- Steering3
- Electrical3
- Tires2
- Fuel system2
- Brakes2
- Wheels1
- Suspension1
- Body1
Chevrolet W3500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | - | 2 | Engine | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 2 | Electrical | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 4 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 4 | Steering | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 2 | Steering | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 1 | Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 7
Questions about the Chevrolet W3500
What years of the Chevrolet W3500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Chevrolet W3500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet W3500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet W3500?
Engine, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (3) and steering (3).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet W3500 have?
7 recalls between 1998 and 2007. The 2008 model year has the most, with 3.
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