GMC 3500 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the GMC 3500 (1994–1994) that have at least 5 complaints. 1994 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is visibility (1 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 3500 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.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 | 98,000 | 0 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Exterior lighting1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Brakes1 20%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1994: “When starting the vehicle and turning on the headlights, the headlight switch began to smoke . No fire was reported. The cause has yet to be determined.”
NHTSA complaint #10099095, filed 2004-11, 98,000 milesOther GMC models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology