2005 GMC C4500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- 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 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC C4500. That ranks 3rd out of 6 C4500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 GMC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 1,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 GMC C4500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 GMC C4500.
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.
When brakes are applied, the emergency lights stop working. Had a flat tire and pushed the emergency lights and used brakes to slow down and no one was aware that i had an emergency. *jb
Unfixable front end vibration. Vibration is severe 8-12 mhz @ .27g's. Over 10 attempts to fix with no results. 4 sets of tires, drag link, panhard bar, 4 turbo down pipes, front rotors and hubs, may other components. Whole body vibration , arm-hand vibration for over 3,000 hrs in one year. *nm
Other GMC C4500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 C4500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 C4500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 C4500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 C4500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 C4500 | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC C4500?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC C4500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 GMC 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.