2011 GM G3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 GM G3500
The 2011 GM G3500 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 GM G3500
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 GM G3500, potentially affecting up to 1,670 vehicles.
Recall 15V213000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
| 835 vehicles affected
Defect: Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. (Trans-Air) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 GM G3500 and G4500 vehicles modified with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing a compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.
Consequence: If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Trans-Air will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Trans-Air customer service at 1-800-673-2446.
View full details →Recall 15V213000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 835 vehicles affected
Defect: Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. (Trans-Air) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 GM G3500 and G4500 vehicles modified with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing a compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.
Consequence: If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Trans-Air will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Trans-Air customer service at 1-800-673-2446.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 GM G3500
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 GM G3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Safety Rating for the 2011 GM G3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 GM G3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 GM G3500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 GM G3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GM G3500
- 2006 GM G3500 — 0 complaints
- 2007 GM G3500 — 0 complaints
- 2008 GM G3500 — 0 complaints
- 2009 GM G3500 — 0 complaints
- 2010 GM G3500 — 0 complaints
- 2011 GM G3500 (current)
- 2012 GM G3500 — 0 complaints
- 2013 GM G3500 — 0 complaints
- 2014 GM G3500 — 0 complaints
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