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2018 GMC G3500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 GMC G3500, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage23kExterior lighting, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 29, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 GMC G3500 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2018 GMC G3500 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 19V-342 · May 3, 2019 · 17 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other G3500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the G3500 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What G3500 owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are 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.
Complaint 11377018 · Nov 29, 2020 · 22,560 miles

Own a 2018 G3500?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.