2016 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500
The 2016 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500, potentially affecting up to 94,156 vehicles.
Recall 17V726000 — EQUIPMENT
| 69,138 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Isuzu NPR, 2008 NPR HD and NPR-HD Gas, 2011-2018 NPR HD and NRR, 2015-2018 NPR XD, 2012-2018 NQR, 2012-2017 NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas, 2016-2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 HD, 3500 and 4500 and 2017-2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 HD, 4500 XD, 5500 HD and 5500 XD...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or Walter Kidde customer service...
View full details →Recall 16V797000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
| 25,018 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2013, to November 11, 2016, and 2016 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 and 4500 vehicles manufactured July 27, 2016, to November 11, 2016. The affected vehicles have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper...
Consequence: 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 November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
We received recalls from GM and we have fuel spewing out of the tank. The vehicle is at the dealer and it is costing us to be without the vehicle as this is a commercial truck and the dealer refusing to take care of the recall. I have videos that I am retaining and cannot upload.
EXPERIENCED DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO MOVE TRUCK SLOWLY. TRUCK ACCELERATED AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, DRIVER COULD NOT DO SO. THIS TRANSPIRED FROM A PARKED POSITION AND ATTEMPTING TO GO FORWARD APPROX. A FOOT. SPEED HAD SUCH A VELOCITY THAT DRIVER HIT HIS HEAD ON ROOF OF TRUCK. THE TRUCK ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND THE TRUCK WENT OVER A LOW BEARING WALL. TRUCK WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY. COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH GM IN MAY 2018 WITH NO FURTHER CONTACT FROM GM AFTER INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CONCLUDED. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS TRUCK 16V-797 THE STICKER ON TRUCK FOR VIN STATES NOV. 2018. GM HAS NOT RESPONDED SINCE THE INVESTIGATION. *DT UPDATED 11/02/18*JB
EXPERIENCED DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO MOVE TRUCK SLOWLY. TRUCK ACCELERATED AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, DRIVER COULD NOT DO SO. THIS TRANSPIRED FROM A PARKED POSITION AND ATTEMPTING TO GO FORWARD APPROX. A FOOT. SPEED HAD SUCH A VELOCITY THAT DRIVER HIT HIS HEAD ON ROOF OF TRUCK. THE TRUCK ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND THE TRUCK WENT OVER A LOW BEARING WALL. TRUCK WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY. COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH GM IN MAY 2018 WITH NO FURTHER CONTACT FROM GM AFTER INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CONCLUDED. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS TRUCK 16V-797 THE STICKER ON TRUCK FOR VIN STATES NOV. 2018. GM HAS NOT RESPONDED SINCE THE INVESTIGATION. *DT UPDATED 11/02/18*JB
EXPERIENCED DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO MOVE TRUCK SLOWLY. TRUCK ACCELERATED AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, DRIVER COULD NOT DO SO. THIS TRANSPIRED FROM A PARKED POSITION AND ATTEMPTING TO GO FORWARD APPROX. A FOOT. SPEED HAD SUCH A VELOCITY THAT DRIVER HIT HIS HEAD ON ROOF OF TRUCK. THE TRUCK ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND THE TRUCK WENT OVER A LOW BEARING WALL. TRUCK WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY. COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH GM IN MAY 2018 WITH NO FURTHER CONTACT FROM GM AFTER INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CONCLUDED. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS TRUCK 16V-797 THE STICKER ON TRUCK FOR VIN STATES NOV. 2018. GM HAS NOT RESPONDED SINCE THE INVESTIGATION. *DT UPDATED 11/02/18*JB
Safety Rating for the 2016 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
23-NA-186 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin advises of a new vacuum pump and pulley and a new way to route and secure the vacuum hose.
CB21N001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer Satisfaction Campaign: Vehicles equipped with 6.0L gasoline engines: Inspection and repair instructions of E98 and E97 electrical grounding terminals that may have excess tape or glue on the ground terminal surfaces from the engine harness manufacturing process. This condition may result in a poor ground connection and potentially cause...
16-NA-274 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fleet Action Center (FAC) Labor Operation Restrictions and Repair Restrictions for US Medium Duty Dealers Important Instructions Involving the Fleet Action Center (FAC): On 2016 and newer Chevrolet 3500, 4500 or 5500 Low Cab Forward Medium Duty Trucks, if you are working on any items listed in the Restricted Repairs...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500
- 2016 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500 (current)
- 2017 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500 — 0 complaints
- 2018 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500 — 0 complaints
- 2019 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 3500 — 0 complaints
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