Model year record

2018 GMC G3500 recalls & problems

The 2018 GMC G3500 has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingMay 3, 2019

Brake lights

Recall 19V34200017 vehicles

Problem: Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Exterior lighting	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Exterior lighting
VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING DUE TO INADEQUATE HEADLIGHT FUNCTION, FORTUNATELY NO DAMAGE OR INJURY THIS TIME. COULD NOT SEE ROADWAY ADEQUATELY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. LOW BEAM AND HI BEAM HEADLIGHTS PROVIDE VERY INADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR SAFE NIGHTTIME DRIVING.
Nov 28, 2020 · 22,560 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.