Ambulance Maintenance & Repair Services
We understand the time and effort it takes to properly maintain and repair an ambulance, and the importance of keeping your truck on the road.
Bring Your Ambulance To Us For Repair & Maintenance Services
SIV Ambulances is dedicated to keeping your ambulance on the road rather than out of service so that your ambulance crews can keep on saving lives. We provide service on any ambulance brand and any OEM Ambulance Chassis such as Ford, Chevy, Dodge, GMC, and Mercedes Sprinter. SIV Ambulances simply does service better and faster than our competition. Ideal for standard maintenance service and complex engine issues alike, our repair shop is committed to honesty, superior vehicle care, and cost-saving prevention for ambulance issues solved.
Our Employees Have the Right Experience
Our professional SIV technicians are ASE and EVT Certified. Many of them have worked for OEM Dealerships, bringing years of direct OEM-trained experience to our state-of-the-art ambulance refurbishing and repair shop. From remounting service to electrical repair, we are a full-service dealership with extensive maintenance and repair knowledge regarding all brands and models of ambulances.
Trust in our team of experts who have the training and certifications to improve the safety, longevity, and performance of your ambulance fleet today and check out our ambulance maintenance today.
Routine Maintenance & 125-Point Inspection
Our proactive maintenance programs prevent unexpected downtime and keep your fleet response-ready. Every service starts with a comprehensive 125-Point Inspection to spot minor wear before it causes a critical breakdown.
- Complete Brake Service: Brake pads, rotors, drums, calipers, and fluid flushes.
- Tire Management: Wear checks, balancing, rotations, and precision wheel alignments.
- Fluid & Filter Care: Engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, air filters, and cabin filters.
- Belt & Hose Replacement: Inspection and replacement of serpentine belts, tensioners, and coolant lines.
- Door & Hardware Maintenance: Lubrication, alignment, and adjustment for doors, heavy-duty latches, and handles.
Ambulance Module & Electrical Systems
Complex 12-Volt systems require specialized expertise. Our technicians are Master Certified in Advanced 12V Electrical Training, equipped to design, diagnose, and rebuild advanced emergency vehicle electronics.
- Advanced Electrical Diagnostics: Rapid troubleshooting of relays, circuit boards, solenoids, inverters, and shorelines.
- Custom Wiring Harnesses: In-house fabrication of heavy-duty, OEM-grade replacement wiring harnesses.
- Emergency Equipment Service: Testing and repair for sirens, air horns, and LED emergency light bars.
- Module Systems: Comprehensive service for medical oxygen systems, suction pumps, and interior cabinet lighting.
Engine Diagnostics & Overhauls
From routine tune-ups to complete powertrain replacements, we handle complex diesel and gas engine servicing to ensure maximum uptime for your fleet.
- Advanced Engine Diagnostics: Full computer scan and multi-point system checks to identify hidden failure points.
- Fuel & Cooling System Repair: Troubleshooting and replacement for water pumps, fuel injectors, and high-pressure fuel pumps.
- Major Mechanical Repairs: Cylinder head service, turbocharger replacement, and complete engine rebuilds or swaps.
- Fleet Safety Inspections: Comprehensive multi-vehicle checkups to identify long-term safety hazards.
Rear Differential Rebuilds & Service
Avoid the high cost of a total rear-end replacement. Our certified technicians rebuild rear differentials to OEM specifications, saving your department thousands in unnecessary hardware costs.
- Precision Differential Rebuilds: Complete teardown, gear alignment, and bearing replacement to factory specs.
- Fluid Maintenance: Synthetic gear oil swaps and magnet cleaning to eliminate friction-causing debris.
- Leak & Crack Repair: Housing inspections, seal replacements, and crack repairs to prevent total fluid loss.
Transmission Service & Rebuilds
Your transmission must deliver seamless power under extreme driving conditions. We provide complete fluid care and full internal rebuilds to guarantee shift reliability.
- Complete Transmission Flushes: High-volume fluid flushes to remove contaminants and heat-damaged oil.
- Diagnostic & Shift Analysis: Electronic transmission control module (TCM) scanning and clutch wear testing.
- Full Rebuilds & Swaps: Complete internal overhauls or OEM replacement unit installations.
Suspension Systems & Ride Control
Suspension components absorb constant punishment on every emergency call. We repair standard OEM assemblies as well as heavy-duty emergency vehicle air systems to restore handling, control, and tire life.
- Wear Component Replacement: Ball joints, tie rods, shocks, struts, and bushings to prevent premature tire wear.
- Advanced Air Ride Servicing: Factory-authorized service and calibration for Kelderman and LiquidSpring systems.
- System Upgrades & Tuning: Custom suspension tuning to fix poor vehicle handling and body roll under heavy module payloads.
Heat & A/C Systems (HVAC)
Patient comfort and crew safety depend on reliable climate control. As an authorized dealer for top emergency vehicle HVAC manufacturers, we keep your cab and module blowing ice-cold in summer and warm in winter.
- System Leak Detection & Recharge: R-134a/R-1234yf refrigerant leak tracing, vacuum testing, and recharge.
- Module Climate Service: Compressor, condenser, and evaporator diagnostics for front cab and rear patient areas.
- Auxiliary Heater Repair: Complete service for auxiliary heaters, blowers, and thermostat control boards.
All the Latest Resources
Our Service department is equipped with all the latest tools and equipment to perform the simplest to the most complex task.
- Bendpak 15,000lbs Truck Lifts
- State of the Art Rotary Screw Kaeser Air Compressor
- Hunter Engineering Wheel Balancer
- Coats Tire Machine
- Reelcraft Air Hose Reels
- 50 Ton Hydraulic Press
- Snap On Tools
- Hein Warner USA Made Jacks
- Robinair Automatic A/C Machine with leak detection
- Ford VCM with IDS Diagnostics Scan Tool
- Parts Washer Machine
- Many Specialty Tools!
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Preventative Maintenance Can Prolong the Life of Your Ambulance
There’s no room for electrical failures, mechanical issues, and life-saving delays when your ambulances get called into action. Reliable ambulance performance is essential, and comprehensive ambulance maintenance is our specialty. From simple lighting and siren issues to complex troubles, our detail-oriented ambulance repair shop brings years of diagnostic expertise and a cost-saving mindset to every ambulance service.
Whether your ambulance is experiencing obvious issues or you’re planning for routine ambulance maintenance, our transparent service model begins with integrity and factual vehicle assessments. Following our 125-point ambulance inspection processes, you’ll gain valuable insight into the current state of your ambulance, like:
- Is Ambulance Repair Service Required?
- Which Specific Components & Parts Need Attention?
Why Invest in Proactive Ambulance Maintenance?
Assured staff and client safety, reduced vehicle costs, and improved driving performance come standard with reputable maintenance care. Our ambulance repair shop utilizes OEM-quality replacement components, licensed ambulance maintenance practices, and stands behind every maintenance, repair, and ambulance refurbishing service.
Before a costly or unexpected ambulance failure takes one of your vehicles out of commission, allow our ambulance repair professionals to evaluate and optimize your trucks. We have extensive experience with every make and model of an ambulance and never back down from complex wiring issues, confusing engine problems, or any other trouble that only a certified ambulance service team can manage safely.
Frequently Asked Questions: Ambulance Maintenance vs. Repair
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What is the difference between ambulance maintenance and ambulance repair?
Ambulance maintenance consists of planned, routine servicing designed to prevent mechanical failures and keep your emergency vehicle compliant with safety standards. Examples include oil changes, brake inspections, electrical system checks, and HVAC servicing. Ambulance repair involves fixing or replacing components that have failed, worn out, or been damaged during operation, such as engine overhaul, transmission repair, or emergency light bar replacement.
How often should an emergency vehicle undergo preventive maintenance?
Because ambulances operate under demanding conditions, preventive maintenance should follow a strict mileage or hour-based schedule. Most EMS fleets perform routine oil and filter changes every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, with comprehensive chassis, module, and electrical system inspections occurring every 10,000 miles or 250 engine hours.
Can regular maintenance help prevent major emergency repairs?
Yes. Over 80% of major mechanical breakdowns, including transmission failures, overheating, and electrical shorts, can be avoided through proactive routine maintenance. Scheduled checkups allow certified technicians to catch small wear-and-tear issues before they cause sudden vehicle downtime on a critical call.
What types of ambulance repairs does SIV Ambulances handle?
SIV Ambulances provides full-service mechanical and module repairs for Type I, Type II, and Type III ambulances across Ford, RAM, Chevy, and Mercedes-Benz chassis. Our repair capabilities include engine and transmission diagnostics, suspension upgrades, hydraulic patient cot repairs, emergency lighting and siren fixes, and module cabinet or latch repairs.
Do you offer scheduled fleet maintenance plans for EMS agencies?
Yes. We offer customized preventive maintenance plans tailored to municipal EMS departments, private transport fleets, and NEMT providers. Scheduled maintenance programs help stretch municipal budgets, extend vehicle service life, and support compliance with applicable state EMS transport regulations.
