2001 Chevrolet W3500 recalls & complaints

2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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2complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Chevrolet W3500 under individual trim or body names rather than "W3500", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

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Most complained-about parts: Steering (1), Wheels / tires (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (2)

02/11/2005 · Steering
THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID, WHICH MADE THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT. TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR TWICE ON THE POWER STEERING BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.

09/27/2004 · Wheels / tires
ON JUNE 2004, WHILE DRIVING IN REMOTE AREA CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE IN THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. CONSUMER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND SAW A BIG BUBBLE ON THE TIRE. ON SEPTEMBER 25, SAW A BUBBLE ON THE REAR AND FRONT TIRES ON PASSENGER'S SIDE, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING. FIRESTONE, STEELTEX RADIAL, SIZE LT245/75R16. *AK

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