Chevrolet W4500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet W4500, across 10 model years (1998–2010). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, diesel.
Chevrolet W4500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No W4500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 W4500: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2005 W4500: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2010 W4500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2000 W4500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2003 W4500: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2004 W4500: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet W4500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet W4500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 W4500 | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2009 W4500 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2008 W4500 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2007 W4500 | 3 | 3 | — | Fuel System, Diesel | |
| 2006 W4500 | 1 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2005 W4500 | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2004 W4500 | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Other | |
| 2003 W4500 | 1 | 1 | — | Tires | |
| 2000 W4500 | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 1998 W4500 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet W4500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (3), 2005 (2), 2010 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet W4500?
Fuel System, Diesel, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet W4500 have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.