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Storage: tank assembly
Risk. OVERFLOW FUEL MAY RESULT IN HIGH AMOUNT OF DIESEL FUEL LEAKAGE.
2004 Chevrolet W4500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Chevrolet W4500, most often about the fuel system, other. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 11, 2007. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Chevrolet W4500 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel system, other
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2004 Chevrolet W4500 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.
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 Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other W4500 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 W4500 median. How we score
'98'00'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What W4500 owners report
Recent fuel system, other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITH THE TRUCK THERE HAVE BEEN SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SMOKE BELLOWING FROM THE EXHAUST. IN SOME CASES, OTHER AUTOS BELIEVE THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. INJECTORS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE FAULTY ON THREE OCCASIONS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT AT SIGNIFICANT COSTS. SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST IS…
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