Chevrolet K3500 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Chevrolet K3500 (1994–1996) that have at least 5 complaints. 1996 has the most, with 13. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (13 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All K3500 model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Brakes13 37%
• Fuel system6 17%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)5 14%
• Tires3 8.6%
• Suspension3 8.6%
• Transmission and drivetrain2 5.7%
• Other or unknown2 5.7%
• Wheels1 2.9%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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