GMC C4500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the GMC C4500, across 6 model years (2003–2008). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
GMC C4500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No C4500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 C4500: 6 complaints, 1 recall
- 2006 C4500: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 C4500: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2004 C4500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2008 C4500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2005 C4500: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
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 GMC C4500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All GMC C4500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 C4500 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 C4500 | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2006 C4500 | 4 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2005 C4500 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 C4500 | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2003 C4500 | 6 | 1 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC C4500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (6), 2006 (4), 2007 (2). 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 GMC C4500?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 5 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC C4500 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.