Electrical System Problems of Chevrolet C3500

Chevrolet C3500 owners have reported 16 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuses and circuit breaker (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Chevrolet C3500

The Fuses And Circuit Breaker problem

The intense heat from the block heater/circuit failure blew out the tires resulting in the fire that burned the vehicle. Yh   Read details...

The Wiring problem

While driving the vehicle just completely shuts off, I have replaced everything & 1 year later and 25,000 miles later & 5 accidents the vehicle still does it now it wont even start. This is very dangerous and there should be a re-call on this I've read that this is very common in this   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

Experienced fire in dash and under hood, total loss.   Read details...

The Battery problem

Intermittently brakes will go all the way to the floor. It has been to dealer 7 times for same problem. Parts have been changed, but problem seems to resurface. Consumer states 4 way emergency flashers do not always work must fiddle with switch or turn signal to operate, battery will not show   Read details...

The Ignition problem

Spark plug failed.   Read details...




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