NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 GM G3500 Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 GM G3500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized GM dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 GM G3500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2011 GM G3500 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 GM G3500, describing incidents dated October 23, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11035787 · Filed
DEALERSHIPS DON'T HAVE THE AIRBAGS FOR REPLACEMENT DUE TO THE COMPANY TAKATA DOES NOT HAVE A RESOLUTION.
Terminal Strip Possibly Reconnected Improperly
NHTSA #15V213000 · Equipment — Appliance — Air Conditioner · NHTSA notice
Reported April 10, 2015 · Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.
Potentially affected: 835 vehicles
Repair completion: 9.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified May 29, 2015 · Vehicles built January 3, 2006 – February 20, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other GM G3500 model years
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