Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 Problems by Year

We compared every Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 model year from 2016–2017 using 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Low Cab Forward 3500 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
2complaints
3recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

201620172
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20170—2—Few
20162—2BodyFew

* Complaints compared with the median Low Cab Forward 3500 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 problems

  • Body & structureworst: 2016
    150%
  • Brakesworst: 2016
    150%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2016
    150%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2016
    150%

Latest Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 recalls

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 19V-647 · Sep 9, 2019 · 16,766 vehicles

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2017-2019 N-GAS HD and Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 and 4500 vehicles and 2018-2019 Isuzu FTR and Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD vehicles.

Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the relay box power supply bolt, tightening it as necessary. If the harness or relay box is found to be damaged, it will be replaced or repaired, free of charge.

Equipment

NHTSA recall 17V-726 · Nov 14, 2017 · 69,138 vehicles

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Isuzu NPR, 2008 NPR HD and NPR-HD Gas, 2011-2018 NPR HD and NRR, 2015-2018 NPR XD, 2012-2018 NQR, 2012-2017 NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas, 2016-2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 HD, 3500 and 4500 and 2017-2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 HD, 4500 XD,…

Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017.

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

NHTSA recall 16V-797 · Nov 2, 2016 · 25,018 vehicles

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2013, to November 11, 2016, and 2016 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 and 4500 vehicles manufactured July 27, 2016, to November 11, 2016.

Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the stopper bolt with a flanged plate, to prevent lateral movement of the throttle, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016.

All 3 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 should you avoid?

None of the Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the body & structure (1), brakes (1) and speed control & acceleration (1). Body complaints peak in the 2016 model year.

How many recalls has the Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 had?

3 recalls across 2016–2017. The model year with the most is 2016. See all Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 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.