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2011 GM G3500 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 GM G3500 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2015 for the air conditioner. For comparison, the 2010 has 0 and the 2012 has 0.

NHTSA data checked

DMore problems than a typical G3500 year, for its age

#343 most complained-about 2011 vehicle

Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2011 GM G3500 problems

Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.

2011 GM G3500 recalls 1

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Equipment: air conditioner

15V213000835 vehicles affected

The problem
Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. (Trans-Air) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 GM G3500 and G4500 vehicles modified with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing a compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.
The risk
If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
Trans-Air will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Trans-Air customer service at 1-800-673-2446.

What owners say

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1 complaints about the 2011 GM G3500

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Airbags

Dealerships don't have the airbags for replacement due to the company takata does not have a resolution.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11035787

GM G3500: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20140100-C
20130100-C
20120100-C
20111100AirbagsD
20100100-C
20090100-C
20080100-C
20070100-C
All G3500 years

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Questions about the 2011 GM G3500

Does the 2011 GM G3500 have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 GM G3500: air conditioner (April 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 GM G3500?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).

How many complaints has the 2011 GM G3500 had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 23, 2017 and the latest on October 23, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2011 GM G3500 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical GM G3500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

What should I do if my 2011 GM G3500 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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