There have been 9 safety recalls for the GMC C3500. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the GMC C3500.
This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Chevrolet C10, 1994 Chevrolet C20, 1994 Chevrolet C30, 1994 Chevrolet C3500, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 1994 GMC C15, 1994 GMC C25, 1994 GMC C35, 1994 GMC C3500, 1994 GMC Suburban |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Chevrolet C10, 1989 Chevrolet C10, 1990 Chevrolet C10, 1991 Chevrolet C10, 1992 Chevrolet C10, 1993 Chevrolet C10, 1988 Chevrolet C20, 1989 Chevrolet C20, 1990 Chevrolet C20, 1991 Chevrolet C20, 1992 Chevrolet C20, 1993 Chevrolet C20, 1988 Chevrolet C30, 1989 Chevrolet C30, 1990 Chevrolet C30, 1991 Chevrolet C30, 1992 Chevrolet C30, 1993 Chevrolet C30, 1988 Chevrolet K10, 1989 Chevrolet K10, 1990 Chevrolet K10, 1991 Chevrolet K10, 1992 Chevrolet K10, 1993 Chevrolet K10, 1988 Chevrolet K20, 1989 Chevrolet K20, 1990 Chevrolet K20, 1991 Chevrolet K20, 1992 Chevrolet K20, 1993 Chevrolet K20, 1988 Chevrolet K30, 1989 Chevrolet K30, 1990 Chevrolet K30, 1991 Chevrolet K30, 1992 Chevrolet K30, 1993 Chevrolet K30, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban, 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban, 1991 Chevrolet Suburban, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban, 1988 GMC C1500, 1989 GMC C1500, 1990 GMC C1500, 1991 GMC C1500, 1992 GMC C1500, 1993 GMC C1500, 1988 GMC C2500, 1989 GMC C2500, 1990 GMC C2500, 1991 GMC C2500, 1992 GMC C2500, 1993 GMC C2500, 1988 GMC C3500, 1989 GMC C3500, 1990 GMC C3500, 1991 GMC C3500, 1992 GMC C3500, 1993 GMC C3500, 1988 GMC K1500, 1989 GMC K1500, 1990 GMC K1500, 1991 GMC K1500, 1992 GMC K1500, 1993 GMC K1500, 1988 GMC K2500, 1989 GMC K2500, 1990 GMC K2500, 1991 GMC K2500, 1992 GMC K2500, 1993 GMC K2500, 1988 GMC K3500, 1989 GMC K3500, 1990 GMC K3500, 1991 GMC K3500, 1992 GMC K3500, 1993 GMC K3500, 1988 GMC Suburban, 1989 GMC Suburban, 1990 GMC Suburban, 1991 GMC Suburban, 1992 GMC Suburban |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the pivot bolt disengages from the nut while thevehicle is in motion, there will be a loss of brake control and could result ina vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Chevrolet C3500, 1992 Chevrolet K3500, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban, 1992 GMC C3500, 1992 GMC K3500, 1992 GMC Sierra, 1992 GMC Suburban, 1992 GMC Yukon |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: The pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket may be improperly tightened and may not have engaged the locking material on the bolt. The bolt can disengage from the nut. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Chevrolet C1500, 1990 Chevrolet C1500, 1989 Chevrolet C2500, 1990 Chevrolet C2500, 1989 Chevrolet C3500, 1990 Chevrolet C3500, 1989 Chevrolet K1500, 1990 Chevrolet K1500, 1989 Chevrolet K2500, 1990 Chevrolet K2500, 1989 Chevrolet K3500, 1990 Chevrolet K3500, 1989 GMC C1500, 1990 GMC C1500, 1989 GMC C2500, 1990 GMC C2500, 1989 GMC C3500, 1990 GMC C3500, 1989 GMC K1500, 1990 GMC K1500, 1989 GMC K2500, 1990 GMC K2500, 1989 GMC K3500, 1990 GMC K3500 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: Trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1974 Chevrolet C20, 1974 Chevrolet C30, 1974 Chevrolet G30, 1974 Chevrolet P20, 1974 Chevrolet P30, 1974 GMC C2500, 1974 GMC C3500, 1974 GMC G3500, 1974 GMC P2500, 1974 GMC P3500 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 5, 1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 988,587 |
| Feb. 1, 1993 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 1,702,880 |
| Apr. 14, 1992 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 177 |
| Sep. 17, 1990 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 194,243 |
| May. 17, 1974 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 2,788 |
| Aug. 19, 1971 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 136,000 |
| Mar. 24, 1971 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 9,600 |
| Dec. 10, 1970 | Wheel | 7,250 |
| Sep. 8, 1970 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 11,328 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1994 GMC C3500 | 1 |
| 1993 GMC C3500 | 1 |
| 1992 GMC C3500 | 2 |
| 1991 GMC C3500 | 1 |
| 1990 GMC C3500 | 2 |
| 1989 GMC C3500 | 2 |
| 1988 GMC C3500 | 1 |
| 1974 GMC C3500 | 1 |
| 1971 GMC C3500 | 3 |
| 1970 GMC C3500 | 1 |