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GMC C3500 problems by year

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the GMC C3500 since 1991, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 1994 model year has 8 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
22
Recalls
4
Worst year
1994
Model years
1991-1996

GMC C3500 years to avoid

No model year of the GMC C3500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best GMC C3500 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

GMC C3500 complaints by model year

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

199119921993199419951996

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common GMC C3500 problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    10
  • Transmission
    4
  • Visibility
    3
  • Tires
    3
  • Engine
    3
  • Body
    2
  • Suspension
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

GMC C3500 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1996-2Engine00
1995-4Visibility02
1994-8Brakes10
1993-4Transmission10
1992-2Brakes20
1991-2Brakes10

Recalls 4

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Questions about the GMC C3500

What years of the GMC C3500 should you avoid?

No single model year of the GMC C3500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used GMC C3500?

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

What is the most common problem with the GMC C3500?

Brakes, with 10 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (4) and visibility (3).

How many recalls does the GMC C3500 have?

4 recalls between 1991 and 1996. The 1992 model year has the most, with 2.

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