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.
The worst 2018 GMC G3500 problems
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Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 19V342000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 GMC G3500 284
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size...
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners with an...
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Is the 2018 GMC G3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 GMC G3500, close to a typical G3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 GMC G3500?
Lights, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2018 GMC G3500 have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 2018 GMC G3500 lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V342000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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