GMC W4500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the GMC W4500, across 9 model years (1998–2009). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
GMC 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
- 2006 W4500: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2007 W4500: 2 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2004 W4500: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2000 W4500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2001 W4500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2003 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 GMC W4500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All GMC W4500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 W4500 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2008 W4500 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2007 W4500 | 2 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2006 W4500 | 3 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 W4500 | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Diesel | |
| 2003 W4500 | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2001 W4500 | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 W4500 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 W4500 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC W4500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (3), 2007 (2), 2004 (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 GMC W4500?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC W4500 have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.