Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train4
- Visibility3
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Visibility/wiper1
- Structure1
- Seat belts1
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the K3500.
93V016000 · Power train1 Feb 1993 · 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
92V056000 · Service brakes, hydraulic14 Apr 1992 · 1992
THE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED AND MAY NOT HAVE ENGAGED THE LOCKING MATERIAL ON THE BOLT. THE BOLT CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.
90V170000 · Seat belts17 Sept 1990 · 1989, 1990
TRUCKS CAN CONTAIN INCORRECT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADJUST REAR SEAT LAP-SHOULDER BELTS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
NHTSA recalls