The 2018 GMC G3500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 17 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 6, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EXTERIOR LIGHTING19V3420002019-05-0317 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Complaints by component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
Total complaints1
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 GMC G3500 as of
July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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