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Chevrolet C3500HD
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Complaints
556
Active records
Recalls
28
Active records
TSBs
291
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
12
Injuries
21
Crashes
41
Fires
10
Top reported issues — Chevrolet C3500HD
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Condition issue
Braking behavior
Operating state
Wiper/washer behavior
Driver assistance issue
Engine behavior
Fluid issue
Safety restraint issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Steering behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Noise
Thermal issue
Reporting mechanism
Vibration/harshness
Lighting behavior
Starting behavior
Access/entry issue
HVAC behavior
Performance issue
Powering on/off behavior
Electrical issue
Recent change
Infotainment behavior
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
1992 CHEVROLET C3500
Filed Mar 8, 2022
The contact owns a 1992 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 equipped with General Tires, Tire Line: Grabbers ATX, Tire Size: 245/75/R16, DOT Number: P511. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven, the tires were vibrating. The contact took the vehicle to the tire shop who diagnosed that the tires were out of round. The tires were rotated; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 71,145.…
1995 CHEVROLET C30
Filed Nov 28, 2020
THE VAN WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE HIT, AND THE FACT THAT THE VAN IS NOT SUITABLE PER FDA REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAR SEAT. I HAD TO INSTALL A SEAT FROM ANOTHER SUV IN ORDER FOR THE CAR SEAT TO BE INSTALLED. THIS WAS MY ONLY VEHICLE AND THE FACT THAT THERE WAS NO OPTION FOR A SAFE INFANT CAR SEAT IS UNACCEPTABLE. I WAS HIT BY A DRIVER THAT CAUSED MAJOR IMPACT AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN DEATH DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS.
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
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
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