4
recalls
The Chevrolet C3500 has 4 recalls covering 1.18 million vehicles as reported; model year 2018 is covered by the most (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2018: 1
Units affected
1.18M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Chevrolet C3500, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Service brakes, hydraulic33
- Visibility22
- Power train21
- Fuel system, gasoline20
- Engine and engine cooling16
- Tires13
- Electrical system11
- Complaints
- 129
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 3
- People injured
- 2
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Chevrolet C3500 by component
- Exterior lighting2 · 989K units
- Seat belts1 · 194K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 177 units
Chevrolet C3500 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2019 | Chevrolet C3500, G4500; Ford E-350, E-450 and 5 more (2018): Exterior lightingNo. 19V236000 | Crash risk | 36 |
| Feb 5, 1999 | Chevrolet C10, C20, C30, C3500 and 6 more (1994): Exterior lightingNo. 99V025000 | Crash risk | 988,587 |
| Apr 14, 1992 | Chevrolet C3500, K3500, Suburban; GMC C3500 and 4 more (1992): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 92V056000 | Crash risk | 177 |
| Sep 17, 1990 | Chevrolet C1500, C2500, C3500, K1500 and 8 more (1989-1990): Seat beltsNo. 90V170000 | Crash risk | 194,243 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2018 Chevrolet C3500 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2018 Chevrolet C3500. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet C3500 have?
4 recalls cover the Chevrolet C3500, for 1.18 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Chevrolet C3500?
Service brakes, hydraulic: named in 33 of the 129 safety complaints about the Chevrolet C3500, then visibility (22). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.