2004 Chevrolet C4500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 14, 2012 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C4500 years
Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet C4500. That ranks 3rd out of 6 C4500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Chevrolet C4500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2 · ~10,000 mi
Wheels1 · ~100 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System267%10,000——
Wheels133%100——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2004 Chevrolet C4500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Chevrolet C4500.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Continual wiring problems since purchase. Truck shuts down while in transit. Very dangerous. *tr

Electrical System · received Dec 14, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10488835

Truck shuts off in transit with no warning. Repaired by dealer on multiple occasions since new but continued electrical/wiring problems. *tr

Electrical System · received Dec 14, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10488836

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet c4500. The contact stated that while traveling 62 mph, the front driver side wheel vibrated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100 and the…

Wheels · received Sep 5, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10473894

Other Chevrolet C4500 years

← 2003 C4500 · 2005 C4500 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2009 C450001
2007 C450002
2006 C450061
2005 C450020
200430
2003 C450051

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet C4500?

Owners most often report electrical system, wheels problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet C4500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.