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Chevrolet C3500

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

1,278

Active records

Recalls

13

Active records

TSBs

332

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

16

Injuries

53

Crashes

78

Fires

24

Top reported issues — Chevrolet C3500

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Condition issue

260

Braking behavior

177

Operating state

154

Wiper/washer behavior

113

Engine behavior

66

Driver assistance issue

63

Steering behavior

42

Fluid issue

35

Noise

32

Ride/handling behavior

27

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

27

Vibration/harshness

25

Thermal issue

23

Safety restraint issue

22

Lighting behavior

18

Safety restraint behavior

18

Performance issue

14

Electrical issue

13

Reporting mechanism

12

Access/entry issue

9

Powering on/off behavior

8

Smell

6

Starting behavior

6

HVAC behavior

5

Recent change

5

Infotainment behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 CHEVROLET 3500

Filed Sep 15, 2025


The contact's sister-in law owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning illuminated, and the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact stated that his sister-in-law had also experienced the failure while driving. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the residence of the owner. The transmission was shifted to park(P) and the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was restarted and shifted to drive(D);…

2020 CHEVROLET 3500

Filed Jul 7, 2025


The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 70 MPH, the vehicle entered LIMP Mode with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact then received an alert on the Chevrolet App stating, “Engine Transmission Code. Due to the failure, the contact's husband drove in LIMP Mode to the nearest independent mechanic and the mechanic discovered that the pressure-controlled solenoid-A was defective and needed to be replaced. The dealer…

2020 CHEVROLET 3500

Filed Jun 24, 2025


The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service brake warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure had occurred while the trailer was hitched to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed trailer brake power module. The contact was informed that the trailer brake power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…

2022 CHEVROLET 3500

Filed Jan 6, 2025


The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred approximately 13-14 times. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that there were metal shavings inside the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

2016 CHEVROLET 3500

Filed Sep 17, 2024


Crash

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward truck. The contact stated that an employee had started the vehicle while parked and placed the vehicle in drive (D), the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into 2 vehicles parked in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the employee had not noticed any warning lights. The contact stated that his vehicle had crashed into the front ends of the 2 vehicles and had crushed the hoods front bumper and grills on both…

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

2022 CHEVROLET 3500

Filed Jun 21, 2023


Fire

The contact owned a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH and towing a trailer, the vehicle made an abnormal popping sound as if the transmission was jumping in and out of gear, and the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated he heard a loud roaring sound coming from the engine as if the engine was sucking air. The contact shifted to neutral (N) and revved the engine, and the…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.