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Chevrolet C3500HD

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

77

Active records

Recalls

9

Active records

TSBs

37

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

5

Crashes

7

Fires

0

Top reported issues — Chevrolet C3500HD

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Condition issue

241

Braking behavior

144

Operating state

141

Wiper/washer behavior

133

Driver assistance issue

56

Engine behavior

54

Steering behavior

41

Noise

34

Fluid issue

33

Safety restraint issue

31

Ride/handling behavior

27

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

27

Safety restraint behavior

25

Vibration/harshness

24

Thermal issue

22

Reporting mechanism

18

Lighting behavior

17

Performance issue

13

Electrical issue

12

Access/entry issue

9

Powering on/off behavior

9

Starting behavior

8

Smell

6

HVAC behavior

5

Recent change

4

Infotainment behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

1998 CHEVROLET GMT-400

Filed May 23, 2024


The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet GMT-400. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the driver’s and passenger’s side air bags deployed independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

1998 CHEVROLET GMT-400

Filed Feb 29, 2024


The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado GMT-400. The contact stated that the high blower relay circuit wiring connector melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer refused to diagnose the failure without a diagnostic test fee being paid. The vehicle was taken to two dealers and the contact was informed that the diagnostic test fee needed to be paid. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…

1998 CHEVROLET GMT-400

Filed Nov 29, 2023


The wiper motor stops working only works when it wasn't to when it rains i cant drive anywhere to hard to see when it rains which becomes a hazard for other drivers on the road i wrote about this 10 years ago and heard nothing back then so i try again except now it rarely works so i dont drive it in the rain at all

1998 CHEVROLET GMT-400

Filed Oct 19, 2023


The concern involves yellowing plastic headlights lenses on all vehicle manufacturers. Visibility is compromised while driving at night. Yes autobody repair shop replaced headlight assembly. No, certain plastic headlight cover lenses yellow/darken/frost with time or driving conditions

2002 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES

Filed Nov 28, 2014


WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED AND PITTED. AN OBVIOUS DESIGN ERROR, A COMPONENT THAT CAN FAIL IN AN INSTANT RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSTOPPABLE SHOULD BE MADE OF STAINLESS STEEL. CHEAP AND LIGHTWEIGHT MAY BE OK FOR A FENDER IT MAKES NO SENSE FOR A BRAKE LINE. *TR

1999 CHEVROLET C/K 3500

Filed Oct 6, 2014


WHILE DRIVING DOWN A VERY BUSY ROAD THE ENGINE STALLED. THE PMD PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER FAILED. I ALMOST WRECKED AND HAD TO TAKE MEASURES TO AVOID OTHERS AND ENDED UP IN A PARKING LOT ALMOST HITTING PARKED CARS. *TR

1999 CHEVROLET C/K 3500

Filed Oct 6, 2014


REAR BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND FAILED DURING LOADING OF A BOAT. WAS NOT MOVING WHEN LINE BROKE. *TR

1996 CHEVROLET C/K 3500

Filed Jul 29, 2014


TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET C/K 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKES REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A DEER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS OIL LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHO REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 198,000. ..UPDATED…

1998 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES

Filed Jun 30, 2013


WENT TO STOP AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. *TR

2000 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES

Filed Jun 6, 2013


1 injured

LEAVING MY JOB TODAY , WAS BACKING OUT AND WENT TO STOP AND RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE BLEW LEG GOT BEAT UP TRYING TO JAM ON PARKING BRAKE AND TWISTED LEFT LEG IN PANIC BRAKE LINE BLEW NEXT TO FUEL TANK. *TR

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.