- The problem
- Certain intermotive wheelchair lift interlock, p/no. Ilis605-h3 ilis activation kit (interlock option for gateway 401) sold for use as aftermarket for 2005 - 2008 chevy 560 (c4500 and c5500 kodiak) 6.6L diesel vehicles which a protection diode was used. The diode can be exposed to voltage spikes greater than what it can withstand. The diode could fail, which could prevent vehicle interlock operation when a wheelchair lift is deployed.
- The risk
- Should the diode fail, it will be possible to move the vehicle with the wheelchair deployed, which could result in injury to anyone using the lift.
- The fix
- Intermotive will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on november 20, 2007. Owners can contact intermotive toll-free at 1-800-969-6080. This recall only pertains to aftermarket intermotive wheelchair lifts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on chevrlot and gmc vehicles manufactured by general motors.
Vehicle safety record
2008 GMC C4500 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 GMC C4500 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2008 for the equipment adaptive / mobility. For comparison, the 2007 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical C4500 year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 GMC C4500 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2008 GMC C4500 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 2008 GMC C4500
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
At approximately 2:15 pm on 9/16/2011 this ambulance was traveling at 55-60 mph in route back to the station after dropping a patient at the hospital, the driver reports that there was a load pop!; Followed by a hissing sound under the hood. As he proceeded to move to the shoulder of the road to investigate the problem the driver observed white smoke billowing out the back of the unit. Before he could get stopped; the white smoke began entering the cab through the ac vents. He pulled over and as he and his emt...
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partner exited the vehicle the front end of the truck erupted in flames!!! This could have been a disaster had there been a life emergency in the patient compartment. On 9/19, we had the unit inspected by the sheriff's office forensic division. During the forensic inspection it was observed that the right side alternator had seized and broken in half! When this event occurred it severed the the ac compressor lines and possibly other lines with flammable fluids as there are pressure and return lines for all types of fluids(fuel, brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid) located in the immediate vicinity of the alternator. *Kb
GMC C4500: every year compared
All C4500 years2008 GMC C4500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 GMC C4500 | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 858 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2008 GMC Envoy | 77 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 42 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2008 GMC Savana Cargo 1500 | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2008 GMC C Series | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2008 GMC Savana 2500 12 Passenger | 4 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2008 GMC Savana Cargo 2500 | 4 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2008 GMC Savana 3500 15 Passenger | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2008 GMC C4500
Does the 2008 GMC C4500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 GMC C4500: equipment adaptive / mobility (January 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC C4500?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 GMC C4500 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 19, 2011 and the latest on September 19, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 GMC C4500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 63 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical GMC C4500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC C4500 years have the most complaints?
2003 (6), 2006 (4), 2005 (2). See every GMC C4500 year compared.
What should I do if my 2008 GMC C4500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data