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Chevrolet C3500HD recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 4 owner complaints for the Chevrolet C3500HD, covering model years 1995 to 1996. The 1995 and 1996 model years drew the most complaints (2 each), and Fuel System, Gasoline is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 4 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (1995–1996)
  • most complaints: 1995, 1996 (2 for that model year)
  • top component: Fuel System, Gasoline (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 95V139000 (reported Jul 26, 1995)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet C3500HD complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 and 1996 model years share the highest count, 2 complaints each.

Chevrolet C3500HD complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet C3500HD complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199520000
199620000
All model years40000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet C3500HD components

top 4 · NHTSA categories

Fuel System, Gasoline is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (25.0% of all 4), followed by Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) and Structure (1).

Components named most often in Chevrolet C3500HD complaints (top 4)
Components named most often in Chevrolet C3500HD complaints (top 4)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline125.0%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic125.0%
Structure125.0%
Tires125.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet C3500HD recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name C3500HD, newest first. The only campaign, 95V139000, covers model year 1995.

  • 1 recall campaign
Chevrolet C3500HD recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 95V139000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 1995

    The transmission shift-cable lock clip can back out of its installed position resulting in a loss of cable adjustment. When the shift lever is placed in the "park" position, the "park" indicator light may not illuminate.

    Consequence:
    The vehicle can move unintentionally if the driver does not notice that the indicator light is not on and does not apply the parking brake.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will adjust the shift cable and install a lock clip.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet C3500HD questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet C3500HD have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Chevrolet C3500HD, covering model years 1995 to 1996. The campaign, 95V139000, was reported on July 26, 1995 and is filed under “Power train”.

Which Chevrolet C3500HD model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 and 1996 model years tie, with 2 complaints each out of 4. Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet C3500HD complaint?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 25.0% of all 4. Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) and Structure (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet C3500HD?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet C3500HD complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 4 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.