2018 Chevrolet C3500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2018 Chevrolet C3500 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2018 compare to other C3500 years?

C3500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2018 Chevrolet C3500 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V236000LightingMarch 26, 2019 · 36 units

Defect

Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.

2018 Chevrolet C3500 — common questions

Is the 2018 Chevrolet C3500 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Chevrolet C3500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 Chevrolet C3500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet C3500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the C3500 years to avoid are 1995, 1994. The cleanest record among C3500 years belongs to 2018.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2018 compare to other C3500 years?

Does the 2018 Chevrolet C3500 have recalls?

2018 Chevrolet C3500 — common questions

Is the 2018 Chevrolet C3500 reliable?

Does the 2018 Chevrolet C3500 have recalls?

Which Chevrolet C3500 years should you avoid?

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