2004 Chevrolet W4500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 11, 2007 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other W4500 years
Not enough data 3rd of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet W4500. That ranks 3rd out of 10 W4500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, other (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 73,029 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2004 Chevrolet W4500 problems

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

Fuel System, Other1 · ~73,029 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Other1100%73,029——

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

2004 Chevrolet W4500 recalls (1)

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Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assemblyApr 20, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V168000 · 253 vehicles

Problem: On certain trucks equipped with rpo ik9, due to insufficient durability and testing, the fuel switching manifold solenoids lack water or salt intrusion resistance, which can lead to failure of one or more solenoids. Fuel switching manifold solenoid failure will cause incorrect fuel delivery resulting in fuel overflow from the fuel filler neck.

Risk: Overflow fuel may result in high amount of diesel fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the solenoid valve assembly with an improved assembly including additional detection circuit and enhanced water resistance free of charge. The recall began on october 27, 2005. Owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

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.

On several occasions with the truck there have been significant amounts of smoke bellowing from the exhaust. In some cases, other autos believe the vehicle was on fire. Injectors have been found to be faulty on three occasions requiring replacement at significant costs. Smoke from the exhaust is…

Fuel System, Other · received Oct 11, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10205431

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet W4500?

Owners most often report fuel system, other problems. The top one, fuel system, other, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet W4500?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2004 Chevrolet W4500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W4500 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.