GMC P3500 years to avoid
Across 1971–1999, no single P3500 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1989 drew the most complaints; 1999 the fewest.
1
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
1971–1999
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every P3500 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1974 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1971 | 0 | 2 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the GMC P3500?
By complaint volume, 1999 has the cleanest NHTSA record among P3500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the GMC P3500 have?
Across all model years, the P3500 has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.