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1993-2007 · 8 model years

GMC 3500 Problems by year

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the GMC 3500 across 8 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1993 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the visibility & wipers.

Most complaints for its age19933 complaints · 1 recallSee the 1993
Complaints
11
Recalls
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

3500 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20070100-C
20050100-C
20040100-C
20030100-C
19970100-C
19963000Fuel systemC
19945000BrakesD
19933100Visibility & wipersD

Most common 3500 problems

GMC 3500 recalls 3

Latest 3500 complaints

1994 GMC 3500Lights

When starting the vehicle and turning on the headlights, the headlight switch began to smoke . No fire was reported. The cause has yet to be determined. *Jb *sc

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10099095
1996 GMC 3500SteeringBrakes

In 1996 I purchased new a gmc 3500 crew cab pickup truck. I noticed immediately that when applying brakes hard all power steering was lost particularly in left turns and at low speeds. Braking was not hard enough to activate the antiskid. I notified the dealer and we tried the same maneuver on three other similair trucks in his lot. All did the same thing. After many calls it was determined that this was something "i had to live with".

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10053026
1996 GMC 3500Engine & coolingFuel systemElectrical system

Vehicle intermittently stalled while driving at various speeds. Condition forced driver to pull off the road. Power steering and brakes failed when vehicle stalled. Dealer replaced at 28000 miles the fuel pump and computer, but same problem recurred. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Electrical systemNHTSA 10051755
1993 GMC 3500Wheels & tires

While driving the vehicles tire blew out without warning. *Nlm

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10020105
1996 GMC 3500Fuel system

Fuel pump has gone out and vehicle has become inopreable. Contacted dealer and the dealer was not willing to do anything. *Ak the consumer stated that the pump was replaced 14 times but no change. Also, the truck has no power for steering or braking when it stalls. *Yh

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 8003794
1994 GMC 3500Engine & cooling

Engine was leaking oil coming from underneath the pipe, and vehicle lost power. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 867173

Questions about the GMC 3500

Which GMC 3500 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1994 (5), 1993 (3), 1996 (3). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1993 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common GMC 3500 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (3), visibility & wipers (3), brakes (2) most often.

How many recalls does the GMC 3500 have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all GMC 3500 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

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

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