repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2016 Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 3500, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-726 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 3500 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2016 Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 3500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other LOW Cab Forward 3500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LOW Cab Forward 3500 median. How we score
'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What LOW Cab Forward 3500 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
Own a 2016 LOW Cab Forward 3500?
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