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Chevrolet C3500HD
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Complaints
143
Active records
Recalls
3
Active records
TSBs
975
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
6
Crashes
12
Fires
3
Top reported issues — Chevrolet C3500HD
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Condition issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Braking behavior
Operating state
Driver assistance issue
Safety restraint issue
Engine behavior
Fluid issue
Safety restraint behavior
Reporting mechanism
Steering behavior
Thermal issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Noise
Ride/handling behavior
Vibration/harshness
Lighting behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Performance issue
Starting behavior
Access/entry issue
Electrical issue
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
2008 CHEVROLET C SERIES
Filed Dec 3, 2018
TAKATA RECALL. MAY 27, 2016
2001 CHEVROLET C SERIES
Filed Jul 4, 2015
MY 2001 CHEVY CAVALIER, HAS AN IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, MALFUNCTIONED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET WHILE I WAS DRIVING. MY CAR CUT OF IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION, ME AND MY GRAND CHILDREN WERE INJURED. I WAS REFERRED TO CONTACT THIS THIRD PARTY COMPANY NAMED: ESIS/GM CENTRAL CLAIMS UNIT LOCATED AT P.O. BOX 300 MAIL CODE 482 C19 B61 DETROIT, MI 48265-3000, 800.888.0164. I WAS INFORMED BY THIS COMPANY NO CLAIMS WILL BE PROCESSED, THAT'S WHY GM CONTRACTED TO STOP ALL CLAIMS FROM…
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
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
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
2002 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES
Filed Apr 11, 2013
INCIDENT #1 ABS BRAKES FAILED COMING TO A STOP FROM INTERSTATE OFF RAMP GOING DOWN A HILL. APPLIED BRAKES AND WHEN VEH SPEED GOT BELOW 10MPH BRAKE PEDAL PUSHED BACK AGAINST MY FOOT CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A FOUR LINE HIGHWAY. NOTE: NO TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT THIS INTERSECTION AND VEHICLE SPPEED LIMIT WAS 55 MPH FOR ON HIGHWAY USERS. THAT WAS SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THIS TRUCK. INCIDENT #2 TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT APPROX 80,000 MILES. GM DID COVER THE REPAIRS…