2003 Chevrolet C4500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C4500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chevrolet C4500. That ranks 2nd out of 6 C4500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 47,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Chevrolet C4500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 60% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chevrolet C4500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Certain medium duty trucks equipped with 11,000 lb. Rear axle have a condition where the rear axle anchor plate may fracture. As the anchor plate fractures, there is an audible "bang." if this indication of a condition requiring the driver's attention went unnoticed or was ignored, and under certain rebound, braking, or cornering maneuvers, the rear axle would be free to move fore and aft and provide unexpected steering inputs to the vehicle.
Risk: If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result.
Fix: Dealers will install a new rear axle anchor plate and spacer. Owner notification began august 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After months of hard starting the engine, thinking it was the cold weather, older glow plugs, it turned out to be not enough pressure in the fuel system. The fuel injectors are leaking diesel fuel into the crankcase. Chevy has know of this problem for some time. They want 4500.00 to replace the…
Dt*: the contact stated when driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled intermittently. When the ignition was turned off, the vehicle would restart without a problem. The dealership replaced the fuel pump and exchange pump, although this helped the stalling, it did not correct the problem. The…
The 2003 chevrolet kodiak c-4500 crew cab truck comes standard with a factory installed exhaust brake. When the brake is engaged, no brake lights come on at the rear of the vehicle. This size truck is commonly used to haul rv trailers, fifth wheel trailers and horse trailers. Since the brake lights…
While driving 60 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the temperature sensor needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred, and vehicle was taken back to the dealer . Mechanic…
Consumer complained about an engine problem. It did not maintain the throttle. Engine went into neutral without a cause. Also, a suspension problem due to bolts placed in upside down position which caused vehicle to flip. Wires and plastic bolt holders melted.*ak
Other Chevrolet C4500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 C4500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 C4500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 C4500 | 6 | 1 |
| 2005 C4500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 C4500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chevrolet C4500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet C4500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Chevrolet C4500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C4500 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.