2003 GMC C4500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2003 GMC C4500, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls1Free fix at dealers Owner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injury Typical failure mileage92kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 12, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 GMC C4500 has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

2Power train

2Service brakes, hydraulic

1Engine and engine cooling

1Exterior lighting

1Tires

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Power train	2	0
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	0
Exterior lighting	1	0
Tires	1	0

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

1 recall

2003 GMC C4500 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

Suspension: rear

Recall 02V-202 · Jul 26, 2002 · 952 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD RESULT.

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

2003 vs. every other C4500 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 C4500 median. How we score

6 1 2 4 2 1

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In owners' words

What C4500 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THROW BEARING WEARS OUT EVERY 40,000 KM. BELL HOUSING GONE AT 180,000 KM'S, REAR END WORE OUT AT 182,000 KMS AND FORTH GEAR GONE IN TRANSMISSION AT 183,000, DASH CLUSTER GONE AT 188,000. MANUFACTURE OR DEALER WOULD NOT COVER ANYTHING. *NM
Complaint 10170034 · Oct 5, 2006 · 180,000 miles

VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH GREASE FROM THE REAR END LEAKING ONTO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKING IN THAT WHEEL. DEALER REPLACED THE GREASE SEAL WITH AN UPGRADED SEAL SIX TIMES, PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK REAL GREASE SEAL WAS REPLACED. THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE…
Complaint 10111189 · Mar 8, 2005 · 3,300 miles

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