CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 3500 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2016 Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 3500 recalls
Fire extinguisher may clog or its nozzle may detach
The plastic-handle fire extinguisher installed in these trucks, made by Walter Kidde (models FC10 and FC110), can become clogged.
Accelerator pedal can stick wide open, risking crashes
On certain gasoline-powered trucks, the accelerator (throttle) pedal may get stuck under a steel stopper bolt and stay in the full-throttle position.
Most common 2016 Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
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
2016 Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 3500 questions
Does the 2016 Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 3500: Fire extinguisher may clog or its nozzle may detach; Accelerator pedal can stick wide open, risking crashes. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 3500?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Service Brakes (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Chevrolet LOW Cab Forward 3500 has been fixed?
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