Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 LCF 3500.
The 2023 Chevrolet LCF 3500 has accumulated 15 owner complaints, with the power train leading the list of reported problem areas and a single recall logged for the model year. Within the LCF 3500's reliability record, the 2023 model year reads as a contained entry, where powertrain concerns dominate the owner feedback but have not produced a heavy recall load or a high volume of filings. For researchers, the takeaway is a defined but limited set of driveline grievances—anchored by one recall—that makes the 2023 worth tracking without yet flagging a systemic reliability issue.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 4 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Cylinder Head Instructions | Left side followed by the right side. |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Engine Valve Cover Bolts | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 85° | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 2 Bolts | 9 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet LCF 3500 dominate in one area — the power train, 8 of 15 reports (53%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the power train, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 15 complaints on record, top 7 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short… Remedy: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner…
Showing 5 of 732 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT6532 | 2026-07-06 | Unknown Or Other | The purpose of this PI is to inform dealer technicians of a normal cab pressure relief… |
| PIT5544J | 2026-06-24 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates information on a hydraulic rush type noise from… |
| PIT5966F | 2026-06-23 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still… |
| PIT6523 | 2026-06-10 | Unknown Or Other | This PI provides diagnostic steps for dealer technicians to verify the condition and… |
| PIT6522 | 2026-06-10 | Unknown Or Other | This PI advises dealers that if the K160 Brake System Control Module sets DTC P0606 along… |
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.