1994 Chevrolet C3500: problems, recalls and reliability

2 recalls and 18 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.

Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

No fire reports

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Common problems

Computed from 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 18 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)4 complaints

Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)4 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)3 complaints

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)2 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)2 complaints

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)1 complaint

“Clutch pedal is hard to push down and there're difficulties shifting gears. The clutch ball and fork were broken. Also, problems existed with the hydraulic system.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 1997

“While pulling a heavy load with vehicle clutch pedal will go to floor, causing consumer to lose clutch. Consumer feels that this is the result of heat coming from exhaust pipe in engine being too excessive, and causing slave cylinder to malfunction.*ak consumer states the entire hydraulic system has been flushed several times, also the slave cylinder has been replaced, but problem is still not resolved. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 1997

“2nd 1-95 sorry 3rd 9-95 strange 4th. 10-97 defective pumps 4th. 10-97 rebuild defective pump 5th 4-00 cost $1559.63 defective pump 6th 11-00 defective pump $1900.00 please call for detail all work done at same dealer. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 1995

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“Brakes: when applying the brakes the vehicle will pull to the left. Intermittently, the brakes will pulsate, feels like there are no power brakes. Brake pedal makes a clicking sound when pushing on them. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 1994

“Owner states while driving vehicle it stalls, owner also notes that she had three fuel pumps replaced, but problem continues intermittently. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline

“While driving at any speed the vehicle will shut down without warning because of a defective fuel injection pump. The fuel injection pump was replaced (5) times within two years. Gm dealer stated that this is a factory defect and design flaw. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline

“When applying the brakes in normal conditions, the rear ABS brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Replaced braking system. Please provide further details. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“Windshied wipers failed due to a defective windshield wiper board, causing poor visibility in bad weahter conditions. *yc”Owner report · Visibility

Recalls - 2 campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE06E043000 · May 2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH99V025000 · Feb 1999

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. WITH THE REVERSED POLARITY, THE CONTACTS IN THE BRAKE SWITCH CAN WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. THE BRAKE SWITCH WILL PERFORM NORMALLY UNTIL THE BRAKE SWITCH CONTACTS WEAR OUT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE BRAKE LAMPS WITHOUT ANY WARNING TO THE DRIVER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE SWITCH AND REVERSE THE WIRING.

How other years compare

199315 complaints · 1 recalls 1994 (this page)18 complaints · 2 recalls 199547 complaints · 1 recalls 199626 complaints · 1 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1994 Chevrolet C3500 reliable?

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Chevrolet C3500. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.

Does the 1994 Chevrolet C3500 have open recalls?

2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.