https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Chevrolet C/K 3500. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:31:38 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-1117426 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT REAR BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND FAILED DURING LOADING OF A BOAT. WAS NOT MOVING WHEN LINE BROKE. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-1117430 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING DOWN A VERY BUSY ROAD THE ENGINE STALLED. THE PMD PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER FAILED. I ALMOST WRECKED AND HAD TO TAKE MEASURES TO AVOID OTHERS AND ENDED UP IN A PARKING LOT ALMOST HITTING PARKED CARS. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-1091942 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET C/K 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKES REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A DEER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS OIL LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHO REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER. THE MANUFACTU https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-1091943 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET C/K 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKES REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A DEER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS OIL LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHO REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER. THE MANUFACTU https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-935201 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT BRAKE LINES RESTING ON TOP OF CHASSIS IN DRIVER'S FRONT WHEEL WELL CORRODED AND BREACHED/LEAKED BRAKE FLUID. VEHICLE IS IN MICHIGAN. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-934110 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER HAS FAILED A NUMBER OF TIMES, CAUSING VERY HIGH FUEL TEMPERATURES. I HAVE REPLACED ALL OTHER PARTS IN FUEL/ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, BUT HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PMD 3 TIMES SO FAR. WHEN THE PMD IS NEW, EVERYTHING WORKS GREAT, BUT THAT ONLY LASTS A FEW MONTHS AT BEST. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-934111 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER HAS FAILED A NUMBER OF TIMES, CAUSING VERY HIGH FUEL TEMPERATURES. I HAVE REPLACED ALL OTHER PARTS IN FUEL/ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, BUT HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PMD 3 TIMES SO FAR. WHEN THE PMD IS NEW, EVERYTHING WORKS GREAT, BUT THAT ONLY LASTS A FEW MONTHS AT BEST. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-934112 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT PUMP MOUNTED DRIVER HAS FAILED A NUMBER OF TIMES, CAUSING VERY HIGH FUEL TEMPERATURES. I HAVE REPLACED ALL OTHER PARTS IN FUEL/ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, BUT HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PMD 3 TIMES SO FAR. WHEN THE PMD IS NEW, EVERYTHING WORKS GREAT, BUT THAT ONLY LASTS A FEW MONTHS AT BEST. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-685258 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT I OWN A 1996 CHEVROLET C3500 P.U. PURCHASED NEW IN FEB, 1996. THIS TRUCK CAME EQUIPPED WITH UNIROYAL LAREDO LT245/75R16E TIRES. THEY WERE REPLACED IN MAY OF 2004 AFTER 51,000 TROUBLE FREE MILES. I PURCHASED UNIROYAL LAREDO LT245/75R16E AWT TIRES AS A REPLACEMENT. I SUFFERED A TREAD SEPARATION ON THE RIGHT FRONT ON JUNE 30, 2007. THAT TIRE ONLY HAD 15,000 MILE ON IT. I HAD A SECOND TREAD SEPARATIO https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-643367 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT 1996 CHEVROLET 3500 REAR WHEELS FELL OFF. THE CONSUMER STATED THEY JUST FELL OFF AND PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER. *KB THE POLICE REPORT STATED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL/HUB WAS DEFECTIVE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *JB https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-637635 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK WHEN THEY FEEL LIKE IT. SOMETIMES THEY WON'T TURN ON OTHER TIMES THEY WON'T TURN OFF. I HAVE HAD THEM LOOKED AT SEVERAL TIMES AND TO NO AVAIL. I HAVE READ ON THIS SITE OF THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE SAME YEAR AND MODEL. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. PERHAPS A RECALL IS NOT THE BEST WAY TO RESOLVE THIS BUT SOME GUIDANCE ON HOW TO CORRECT THE https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-637636 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK WHEN THEY FEEL LIKE IT. SOMETIMES THEY WON'T TURN ON OTHER TIMES THEY WON'T TURN OFF. I HAVE HAD THEM LOOKED AT SEVERAL TIMES AND TO NO AVAIL. I HAVE READ ON THIS SITE OF THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE SAME YEAR AND MODEL. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. PERHAPS A RECALL IS NOT THE BEST WAY TO RESOLVE THIS BUT SOME GUIDANCE ON HOW TO CORRECT THE https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-594746 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT THIS PROBLEM STARTED APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO WHEN THE TRUCK MOTOR (1999 CHEVROLET 3500 DIESEL DUALLY) SUDDENLY SHUTDOWN WHILE I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS IT STARTED AND I HAD NO FURTHER INCIDENTS THAT DAY. NO MORE INCIDENTS FOR A FEW WEEKS, IT BECAME AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AND AFTER ALMOST JACK KNIFING THE TRUCK, PULLING A 34 FT BOAT DECIDED TO TAKE IT A LOCAL SHO https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-552842 Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT ABS LOCKS UP AT LOW SPEEDS. *JB https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-508262 Thu, 25 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT I HAD NO WARNING, NO VIBRATION OR SLOP IN MY STEERING. LUCKILY MY SON HAD JUST CAME IN WITH THE TRUCK. I WENT OUT AND STARTED BACKING UP AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FRONT LEFT (DS) WHEEL DROPPED TO THE GROUND. I INSPECTED IT AND FOUND THAT IT LOOKS LIKE THE SPINDLE HAD BROKEN JUST BEFORE WHERE THE BOTTOM BALL JOINT IS. APPROX 1" FROM THE A FRAME. WONDER WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN DRI https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-495980 Tue, 14 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT TREAD SEPARATED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. *AK *JB https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-440036 Mon, 10 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK WHEN THEY FEEL LIKE IT. I HAVE HAD THEM LOOKED AT SEVERAL TIMES AND TO NO AVAIL. I HAVE READ ON THIS SITE OF THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE SAME YEAR AND MODEL. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. ALSO IT HAPPENS ON ANOTHER CHEVROLET MODEL TRUCK WE HAVE. SEEMS TO ME IT IS A REPEATATIVE ISSUE.*AK https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-424232 Mon, 11 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT CONSUMER STATED WHILE HE WAS ON VACATION, DRIVING 1 TON PICKUP TRUCK,IT RAN HOT AND STOPPED RUNNING. THIS WAS ON JULY 4, 2003 WEEKEND AND NO ONE WAS AVAILABLE TO HELP. AFTER CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO FIND A DEALERSHIP, THEY FOUND THAT THE TRUCK HAD OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE WIRES TO FUSE TOGETHER. DEALER TOLD HIM THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE THE WIRES WERE TOO CLOSE TO THE MANIFOLD WHERE THEY GET EXTR https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-423480 Wed, 06 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE A 1998 CHEVY CK3500 4X4 DUALLY, THIS TRUCK HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN USED FOR TOWING. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS NOT ONLY DID THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING, THE TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP, THE REAR TIRES LOCKED UP AND WE HAD TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD, WE THOUGHT IT WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM AT FIRST BUT IT IS THE TRANSFER CASE, THIS ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR AC https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-423481 Wed, 06 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE A 1998 CHEVY CK3500 4X4 DUALLY, THIS TRUCK HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN USED FOR TOWING. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS NOT ONLY DID THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING, THE TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP, THE REAR TIRES LOCKED UP AND WE HAD TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD, WE THOUGHT IT WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM AT FIRST BUT IT IS THE TRANSFER CASE, THIS ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR AC https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-423482 Wed, 06 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE A 1998 CHEVY CK3500 4X4 DUALLY, THIS TRUCK HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN USED FOR TOWING. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS NOT ONLY DID THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING, THE TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP, THE REAR TIRES LOCKED UP AND WE HAD TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD, WE THOUGHT IT WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM AT FIRST BUT IT IS THE TRANSFER CASE, THIS ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR AC https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-410659 Tue, 03 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE A 1998 CHEVROLET 3500 CREW CAB 4X4. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DOING 65 MPH DOWN THE INTERSTATE PULLING MY BOAT. I PULLED OVER, GOT OUT AND TRIED TO FIX THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THEY WOULD COME ON AND STOP AGAIN. IT DID THIS 4-5 TIMES AND THEN THEY WOULDN'T COME ON AT ALL. I HAD TO DRIVE ALL THE WAY HOME, ANOTHER 45 MINUTES, IN THE POURING RAIN ON THE INTERSTATE W https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-381172 Wed, 06 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT INJECTOR PUMP FAILURE CAUSE LOSS OF ENGINE RUNNING, NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES. DT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-381173 Wed, 06 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT INJECTOR PUMP FAILURE CAUSE LOSS OF ENGINE RUNNING, NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES. DT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-c-k-3500#complaint-381174 Wed, 06 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT INJECTOR PUMP FAILURE CAUSE LOSS OF ENGINE RUNNING, NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES. DT