Suspension Problems of Chevrolet K3500

Chevrolet K3500 owners have reported 6 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 front suspension upper ball joint (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Chevrolet K3500


Recently reported Suspension problems of Chevrolet K3500

The Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem

Rivets to the upper ball joints snapped off, causing right wheel to blow out.   Read details...

The Suspension problem

My truck has excessive undercarriage rust, to the point of reduced material thickness on the frame and all frame mounted components. Have experience one fuel line failure and fear additional failures of fuel and brake lines. Also all suspension mounting points have large metal flakes coming off.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Vehicle vibrates at highway speeds.   Read details...

The Multiple Axle Suspension problem

While driving vehicle has a bumpy vibration and tends to run off the road. Dealer attempted to repair vehicle but did not succeed and now stating that nothing is wrong with the vehicle. Please provide additional information. Ts   Read details...




K3500 Service Bulletins
K3500 Safety Recalls
K3500 Defect Investigations