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GMC 3500 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the GMC 3500 since 1993, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 1994 model year has 5 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
11
Recalls
3
Worst year
1994
Model years
1993-1996

GMC 3500 years to avoid

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

Best GMC 3500 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

GMC 3500 complaints by model year

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

199319941996

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common GMC 3500 problems

All model years combined.

  • Visibility
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Electrical
    1

GMC 3500 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1996-3Fuel system00
1994-5Brakes00
1993-3Visibility10

Recalls 3

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Questions about the GMC 3500

What years of the GMC 3500 should you avoid?

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

What is the best year for a used GMC 3500?

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

What is the most common problem with the GMC 3500?

Visibility, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (3) and engine (2).

How many recalls does the GMC 3500 have?

3 recalls between 1993 and 1996. The 2007 model year has the most, with 1.

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