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Chevrolet G3500 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints for the Chevrolet G3500, covering model years 2004 to 2008. The 2005 model year drew the most complaints (2), 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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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 4 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2004–2008)
  • most complaints: 2005 (2 for that model year)
  • top component: Fuel System, Gasoline (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 14V197000 (reported Apr 16, 2014)
  • 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 G3500 complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005 model year has the most complaints: 2 of 4, or 50.0%. Next come 2004 (1) and 2008 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet G3500 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2004–2008Column chart of 4 complaints across 5 model years. The highest is 2005 with 2. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2004: 1 complaint120042005: 2 complaints220052006: 0 complaints20062007: 0 complaints20072008: 1 complaint12008
Chevrolet G3500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet G3500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200410000
200520000
200810000
All model years40000

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

Most-reported Chevrolet G3500 components

top 6 · NHTSA categories

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

Components named most often in Chevrolet G3500 complaints (top 6)
Components named most often in Chevrolet G3500 complaints (top 6)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline125.0%
Power Train125.0%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic125.0%
Steering125.0%
Suspension125.0%
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 G3500 recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name G3500, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2005 to 2008. The 2005 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Chevrolet G3500 recall campaigns covering each model year
2005: 2 campaigns2006: no campaigns2007: no campaigns2008: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 14V197000

    Reported

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Model year 2008

    Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply, Inc. (Cummings) is recalling various model year 1994-2011 Ford and Chevrolet vans equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts manufactured November 20, 2006, through September 10, 2010. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts in these vans may become bent or misaligned.

    Consequence:
    A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
    Remedy:
    Braun Corporation notified all the vehicle owners, and Cummings Mobility replaced the recalled parts with new parts, free of charge. The recall was completed as of April 10, 2014. Owners may contact Cummings customer service at 1-800-639-5438.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 09V274000

    Reported

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Model year 2005

    West Texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 MY 2005 Chevrolet G3500 van and 1 MY 2006 Ford E-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

    Consequence:
    The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
    Remedy:
    West Texas is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07E097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or west Texas at 1-325-793-3546.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 09V273000

    Reported

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Model year 2005

    West Texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 MY 2005 Chevrolet G3500 van and 1 MY 2006 Ford E-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." The threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

    Consequence:
    The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
    Remedy:
    West Texas is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or west Texas at 1-325-793-3546.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

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 G3500 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet G3500 have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet G3500, covering model years 2004 to 2008. The most recent, 14V197000, was reported on April 16, 2014 and is filed under “Equipment adaptive/mobility”. The 2005 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Chevrolet G3500 model year has the most complaints?

The 2005 model year, with 2 of the 4 complaints in NHTSA’s file (50.0%). The next are 2004 (1) and 2008 (1). 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 G3500 complaint?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 25.0% of all 4. Power Train (1) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (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 G3500?

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 G3500 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.