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2007 GMC W4500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2007 GMC W4500, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-704 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 29%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage80kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 GMC W4500 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

4 recalls

2007 GMC 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.

29%repaired · 2017 Q3

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 15V-704 · Oct 26, 2015 · 13,671 vehicles · 3,948 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 10V-636 · Dec 15, 2010 · 2,992 vehicles

Risk. IF THE ENGINE SEIZES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SUDDEN DECELERATION LEADING TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 08V-344 · Jul 28, 2008 · 108 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

2007 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

'98'00'01'03'04'06'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What W4500 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC W4500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A BAD EXHAUST LEAK. FUMES COULD EMIT INSIDE OF THE CABIN. THE CONTACT PERFORMED THE REPAIR HIMSELF AND REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT CONCERN OF THE SAFETY RISKS. THE FAILURE…
Complaint 10395709 · Apr 13, 2011 · 80,000 miles

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