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2017 GMC G3500 Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 GMC G3500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized GMC dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 GMC G3500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2017 GMC G3500 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC G3500, describing incidents dated March 12, 2021.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11402822 · Filed

    DURING DECELERATION/DOWNSHIFTING FROM 40MPH+ THE BRAKES RESIST SIMILAR TO ABS ENGAGING, RPMS SPIKE, AND THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD.

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Brake Light May Randomly Illuminate

NHTSA #19V342000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice

Reported May 3, 2019 · Taylor Made Ambulances

Potentially affected: 17 vehicles

Owners notified June 5, 2019 · Vehicles built March 20, 2018 – June 20, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Other GMC G3500 model years

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