Chevrolet W3500 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 4 owner complaints for the Chevrolet W3500 (model years 2001, 2003–2009). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1 complaint). The 2008 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet W3500 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 2 of 8 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 of 8 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 1 of 8 | |
| Engine | 1 | 1 of 8 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 of 8 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V324000 | May 17, 2017 | Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 2008–2009 | 14,807 |
| 15V704000 | Oct 26, 2015 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly | 2006–2008 | 13,671 |
| 10V636000 | Dec 15, 2010 | Engine and engine cooling | 2006–2007 | 2,992 |
| 09V042000 | Feb 4, 2009 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2008–2009 | 2,836 |
| 08V251000 | Jun 5, 2008 | Fuel system, diesel | 2006–2007 | 16,859 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.