Chevrolet G3500 Problems by Year

We compared every Chevrolet G3500 model year from 2005 using 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No G3500 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
2complaints
2recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

20052
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet G3500. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20052—2BrakeFew

* Complaints compared with the median G3500 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chevrolet G3500 problems

  • Brakesworst: 2005
    150%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2005
    150%

Latest Chevrolet G3500 recalls

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 09V-273 · Jul 14, 2009 · 2 vehicles

West texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 my 2005 Chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 Ford e-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Remedy: West texas 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 west texas at 1-325-793-3546.

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 09V-274 · Jul 14, 2009 · 2 vehicles

West texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 my 2005 Chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 Ford e-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.

Remedy: West texas 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 west texas at 1-325-793-3546.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chevrolet G3500 should you avoid?

None of the Chevrolet G3500 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Chevrolet G3500 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (1) and wheels & tires (1). Brake complaints peak in the 2005 model year.

How many recalls has the Chevrolet G3500 had?

2 recalls across 2005. The model year with the most is 2005.

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.