Structure Problems of Chevrolet C3500

Chevrolet C3500 owners have reported 5 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's frame and members (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door hinge (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Chevrolet C3500


Recently reported Structure problems of Chevrolet C3500

The Frame And Members problem

The frame was cracking around the front wheels. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who saw the cracks but could not determine what caused the cracks. The insurance company took pictures and determined that the vehicle did not hit anything to cause the cracks in the frame.   Read details...

The Door Hinge problem

Passenger side door stricker pin cracked. Yh   Read details...

The Paint problem

Paint peeling on hood and bed, submitted to gm for manufacture deffect and to repaint truck , it was denied due to age of truck , mileage of truck is 71,000.   Read details...

The Structure problem

City of detroit bought 8 trucks that have developed steering problem. A plastic collar that holds steering column to firewall kept coming off and causing rub on the frame.   Read details...




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