Chevrolet W3500 Recalls & Safety Complaints
NHTSA lists 6 recalls covering the Chevrolet W3500 (model years 2001–2009), and drivers have filed 16 safety complaints about it. The problem area named most often is engine and engine cooling.
Chevrolet W3500 recalls and complaints by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Chevrolet W3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Chevrolet W3500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Chevrolet W3500 | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 Chevrolet W3500 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 Chevrolet W3500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Chevrolet W3500 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 Chevrolet W3500 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 Chevrolet W3500 | 0 | 2 |
Problems drivers report most
Component named in complaints, all model years. One complaint can name more than one.
All 6 Chevrolet W3500 recalls
May 17, 2017 Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal · 2008–2009
Problem: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2012-2013 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles and 2008-2009 GMC W3500 and GMC W4500 vehicles. The affected vehicles, equipped with a gasoline-powered engine, have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to remain in the full throttle position.
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the stopper bolt with a flanged plate, to prevent lateral movement of the throttle, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
NHTSA campaign 17V324000 · filed by Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. · 14,807 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model years 2008–2009 · NHTSA record
Oct 26, 2015 Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly · 2006–2008
Problem: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD and Chevrolet W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured March 16, 2005, to August 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 GMC W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured July 18, 2005, to August 13, 2008. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may corrode and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on December 18, 2015. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
NHTSA campaign 15V704000 · filed by Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America · 13,671 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model years 2006–2008 · NHTSA record
Dec 15, 2010 Engine and engine cooling · 2006–2007
Problem: Isuzu is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 isuzu npr, nqr, nrr, gmc w3500, w4500, w5500, and chevrolet w3500, w4500, and w5500 vehicles. The oil pipe bolts were not tightened properly during the vehicle production process. If not adequately tightened, the bolt may loosen after prolonged vehicle operation, which can result in oil seepage or leakage from the packing seals. In general, as oil is lost, the oil warning lamp will illuminate, and there may be abnormal engine noise and loss of oil can cause engine seizure.
Risk: If the engine seizes while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle may experience sudden deceleration leading to an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the packing seals with new ones and the bolt will be tightened with a specified torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
NHTSA campaign 10V636000 · filed by ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA · 2,992 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model years 2006–2007 · NHTSA record
Feb 4, 2009 Power train: driveline, driveshaft · 2008–2009
Problem: Izusu is recalling 2,836 my 2008-2009 npr/nqr and nrr, gmc w3500, 4500 and 5500, chevrolet w3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks. The propeller shaft was manufactured with insufficient high frequency heat treatment. As a result, the affected portion of the propeller shaft may not maintain its durability through the expected vehicle useful life.
Risk: The propeller shaft could break off while the vehicle is being driving, which would result in the vehicle stalling and coasting to a stop, or loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. The recall began on march 5, 2009. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
NHTSA campaign 09V042000 · filed by ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA · 2,836 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model years 2008–2009 · NHTSA record
Jun 5, 2008 Fuel system, diesel · 2006–2007
Problem: Isuzu is recalling 16,859 my 2006-2007 isuzu npr, nqr, nrr, gmc w3500, w4500, w5500 and chevrolet w3500, w4500, w5500 trucks equipped with diesel engines. Diesel fuel may seep or leak from the fuel pipe at the upper or lower fuel port on the diesel fuel supply pump.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if no seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel pipe fittings will be tightened. If seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel supply pump will be replaced with a new one. The recall will begin on june 30, 2008. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438..
NHTSA campaign 08V251000 · filed by ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA · 16,859 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model years 2006–2007 · NHTSA record
Apr 20, 2005 Fuel system, diesel: storage, tank assembly · 2003–2004
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with rpo ik9, due to insufficient durability and testing, the fuel switching manifold solenoids lack water or salt intrusion resistance, which can lead to failure of one or more solenoids. Fuel switching manifold solenoid failure will cause incorrect fuel delivery resulting in fuel overflow from the fuel filler neck.
Risk: Overflow fuel may result in high amount of diesel fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the solenoid valve assembly with an improved assembly including additional detection circuit and enhanced water resistance free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2005. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
NHTSA campaign 05V168000 · filed by ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA · 253 vehicles potentially affected (all makes and models in the recall) · model years 2003–2004 · NHTSA record
Where Chevrolet W3500 complaints come from
| State | Complaints |
|---|---|
| California | 2 |
| Virginia | 2 |
| Alabama | 1 |
| Florida | 1 |
| Georgia | 1 |
| Idaho | 1 |
| Illinois | 1 |
| Michigan | 1 |
| New Jersey | 1 |
| New Mexico | 1 |
Repeated problems with a newer vehicle?
Every state has a lemon law for new vehicles that can't be fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts, and some cover used vehicles too. The rules (how many attempts, how long you have) differ by state. Recall repairs are generally done free by an authorized dealer, and keeping every repair record helps with any later claim.
Lemon law and vehicle defect lawyers by state
A recall or a defect that keeps coming back on a Chevrolet W3500 is handled under each state's lemon law and vehicle defect rules. Lawbamba lists 924 lawyers in that practice area across 45 states; pick yours to compare them.
- Alabama (14)
- Arizona (6)
- Arkansas (8)
- California (89)
- Colorado (11)
- Connecticut (7)
- Delaware (2)
- Florida (76)
- Georgia (21)
- Idaho (8)
- Illinois (35)
- Indiana (14)
- Iowa (4)
- Kansas (2)
- Kentucky (10)
- Louisiana (17)
- Maryland (9)
- Massachusetts (19)
- Michigan (13)
- Minnesota (13)
- Mississippi (14)
- Missouri (33)
- Montana (11)
- Nebraska (2)
- Nevada (4)
- New Hampshire (4)
- New Jersey (32)
- New Mexico (7)
- New York (65)
- North Carolina (11)
- Ohio (28)
- Oklahoma (14)
- Oregon (7)
- Pennsylvania (40)
- Rhode Island (3)
- South Carolina (25)
- South Dakota (3)
- Tennessee (23)
- Texas (142)
- Utah (17)
- Virginia (16)
- Washington (8)
- West Virginia (13)
- Wisconsin (22)
- Wyoming (2)
Matched by practice area only. These lawyers are not connected to the recalls or complaints on this page.
Source: recall and complaint records published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), for model years 2000 and later, last updated November 9, 2026. Complaints are reports drivers file with NHTSA; NHTSA doesn't verify each one, and a complaint isn't a finding that a vehicle is defective. Crash, injury and death figures are what complainants reported.
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not every car of a model and year. To see whether yours has an open recall, enter your VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup. Lawbamba is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer, and this page is general information, not legal advice.