Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 3.5× | — | Steering | Average |
| 2006 | 0 | −56% | 3 | — | Few |
| 2005 | 0 | −56% | 2 | — | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median 3500 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet 3500 problems
Latest Chevrolet 3500 recalls
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: Quality vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 vans manufactured between August 2005 and November 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: Quality vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.
Trailer hitches
Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There May be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
Remedy: Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a…
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet 3500 should you avoid?
None of the Chevrolet 3500 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet 3500?
2005 has the fewest complaints compared with other 3500 years at the same age, followed by 2006. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Chevrolet 3500 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the steering (2), brakes (1) and suspension (1). Steering complaints peak in the 2016 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet 3500 had?
3 recalls across 2005–2016. The model year with the most is 2006. See all Chevrolet 3500 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.