CHEVROLET G4500 (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
Excellance is recalling 2018 Chevrolet G4500s with faulty brake lights that may illuminate without braking, risking crashes. Owners must contact Whelen for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Excellance is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet G4500 trucks that have brake lights which may turn on without the brake pedal being pressed. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles must have the brake lights replaced by Whelen at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224666-chevrolet-g4500-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-braking-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224666-chevrolet-g4500-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-braking-recall · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V236000
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“Chevrolet G4500 2018: Brake Lights May Illuminate Without Braking - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224666-chevrolet-g4500-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-braking-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #19V236000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V236000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lights may turn on when the brake pedal is not pressed, causing them to illuminate incorrectly. This can confuse other drivers and potentially lead to crashes, as the vehicle does not comply with federal safety standards.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Chevrolet G4500 trucks with Whelen brake lights are affected. Emergency vehicle operators using these models face the highest risk due to potential confusion with other drivers.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Chevrolet G4500 has Whelen brake lights. The recall covers specific emergency vehicles built on Ford or Chevrolet chassis with these lights.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Whelen for Free Replacement
Reach out to Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 to schedule brake light replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, causing confusion with other drivers and potentially increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2018 Chevrolet G4500 with Whelen brake lights is affected, especially if it was built on Ford or Chevrolet chassis.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began on March 21, 2019, but there is no specific deadline for the replacement.
Contact Excellance
We’ve drafted a message you can send Excellance to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V236000 — Excellance Excellance Hello, I own a Excellance that is covered by recall 19V236000 from Excellance. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V236000 (March 26, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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