Suspension Problems of Chevrolet C3500

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

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Chevrolet C3500


Recently reported Suspension problems of Chevrolet C3500

The Suspension problem

Consumer states while driving vehicle will shimmey,vibrates and sways at any speed. Contacted dealer. The dealer has made several attempts to fix the vehicle yet the problem still occurs. Nlm   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

While driving 30-50 mph front end of vehicle shakes and rattles, and steering wheel jerks, cause unknown. Please give any further details.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

While driving on freeway steering wheel was shaking. Pulled over. Had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic, and was told that the upper control arm on the driver side was missing a rear bolt. * county had another identical vehicle, when inspected, found the bolt was ready to come out.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

Vehicle experiencing rumbling in rear end. Only occurs when turning left/right from a dead stop and after driving for at least one half hour.   Read details...




C3500 Service Bulletins
C3500 Safety Recalls
C3500 Defect Investigations