2018 Chevrolet G4500 recalls and problems

The 2018 Chevrolet G4500 has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2018 Chevrolet G4500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Chevrolet G4500 recalls

Recall 19V-285: Exterior Lighting

Reported Apr 10, 2019 · 5 vehicles affected · North Central Emergency Vehicles

Problem: North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ambulances remounted on Ford E-350 and E-450 and Chevrolet G4500 chassis 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: North Central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact North Central Emergency Vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.

Recall 19V-236: Exterior Lighting

Reported Mar 26, 2019 · 36 vehicles affected · Excellance, Inc

Problem: Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.

2018 Chevrolet G4500 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1

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Recent 2018 Chevrolet G4500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Apr 30, 2024
Last summer (2023) the ABS light would come on when starting the vehicle and stay on until the vehicle warmed up and it would go off. By the fall it just stayed on. Stored my RV for the winter and took it to service dept. this April 2024. They conducted a computer scan and the ABS pump is defective. Similar to the first complaint I read about ABS systems on this site. Vehicle is a 2017 Chev. chassis converted to a Coachman Leprechaun RV in 2018. I am the original owner and vehicle has 30,000 miles on it.

Other Chevrolet G4500 years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet G4500 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet G4500: 19V-285 (exterior lighting), 19V-236 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Chevrolet G4500?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (1 reports).

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.