GMC K3500 years to avoid
Across 1970–1996, no single K3500 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1995 drew the most complaints; 1992 the fewest.
15
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
1970–1996
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every K3500 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1995 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1994 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1991 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | |
| 1988 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1976 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1975 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1974 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1973 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1972 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1971 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1970 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the GMC K3500?
By complaint volume, 1992 has the cleanest NHTSA record among K3500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the GMC K3500 have?
Across all model years, the K3500 has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 15 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.