NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Chevrolet G4500 Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Chevrolet G4500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Chevrolet G4500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Chevrolet G4500 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet G4500, describing incidents dated April 25, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11586127 · Filed
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…
Brake Light May Randomly Illuminate
NHTSA #19V285000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported April 10, 2019 · North Central Emergency Vehicles
Potentially affected: 5 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified May 20, 2019 · Vehicles built November 1, 2017 – December 31, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #19V236000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported March 26, 2019 · Excellance, Inc
Potentially affected: 36 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.89% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 21, 2019
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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