1971-2018 · 28 model years

GMC G3500 Problems by year

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the GMC G3500 across 28 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2018 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the engine & cooling.

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Most complaints for its age20181 complaint · 1 recallSee the 2018

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 4
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

G3500 complaints by model year

'71 '74 '75 '76 '77 '78 '79 '80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '17 1'18

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.

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
2018	1	1	Lights	D
2017	1	1	Brakes	D
1998	0	1	-	C
1997	0	1	-	C
1996	0	1	-	C
1995	0	1	-	C
1994	0	1	-	C
1993	0	1	-	C
1992	0	1	-	C
1991	0	1	-	C
1990	0	1	-	C
1989	0	1	-	C
1988	0	1	-	C
1987	0	1	-	C
1986	0	1	-	C
1985	0	1	-	C
1984	0	1	-	C
1983	0	1	-	C
1982	0	1	-	C
1981	0	1	-	C
1980	0	1	-	C
1979	0	1	-	C
1978	0	1	-	C
1977	0	1	-	C
1976	0	1	-	C
1975	0	1	-	C
1974	0	2	-	D
1971	0	1	-	C

Most common G3500 problems

GMC G3500 recalls 4

Exterior lighting: brake lights

19V342000May 3, 201917 vehicles affected

Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal...

Covers2017 GMC G3500 2018 GMC G3500 +8 more

Equipment

07E088000Oct 24, 2007121,680 vehicles affected

Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. The affected filters are marked with a date code a61451...

Covers1974 GMC G3500 1975 GMC G3500 1976 GMC G3500 1977 GMC G3500 1978 GMC G3500 1979 GMC G3500 +794 more

Suspension: upper arm

74V078000May 17, 19742,788 vehicles affected

Covers1974 GMC G3500 +9 more

Suspension: upper arm

70V106000Sep 8, 197011,328 vehicles affected

Covers1971 GMC G3500 +5 more

Latest G3500 complaints

2017 GMC G3500 Transmission & drivetrain Brakes Engine & cooling

During deceleration/downshifting from 40mph+ the brakes resist similar to abs engaging, rpms spike, and the vehicle lurches forward.

2018 GMC G3500 Lights

Vehicle left the road while driving due to inadequate headlight function, fortunately no damage or injury this time. Could not see roadway adequately to maintain control. Low beam and hi beam headlights provide very inadequate lighting for safe nighttime driving.

Questions about the GMC G3500

Which GMC G3500 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2017 (1), 2018 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2018 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 G3500 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (1), engine & cooling (1), lights (1) most often.

How many recalls does the GMC G3500 have?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all GMC G3500 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