2018 GMC G3500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 GMC G3500, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 GMC G3500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
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.
Remedy: 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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 GMC G3500 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 22,560 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 headligh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 29, 2020 · Exterior lighting
Compare GMC G3500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC G3500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 GMC G3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 GMC G3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 GMC G3500 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 GMC G3500 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 GMC G3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 GMC G3500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 GMC G3500 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2018 GMC G3500
How do I know if my 2018 GMC G3500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 GMC G3500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V342000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.