2012 GM G4500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 GM G4500
The 2012 GM G4500 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 GM G4500
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 GM G4500, potentially affecting up to 1,670 vehicles.
Recall 15V213000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
| 835 vehicles affected
Defect: Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. (Trans-Air) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 GM G3500 and G4500 vehicles modified with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing a compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.
Consequence: If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Trans-Air will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Trans-Air customer service at 1-800-673-2446.
View full details →Recall 15V213000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 835 vehicles affected
Defect: Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. (Trans-Air) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 GM G3500 and G4500 vehicles modified with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing a compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.
Consequence: If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Trans-Air will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Trans-Air customer service at 1-800-673-2446.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 GM G4500
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 GM G4500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Three times while driving at 50-60 miles per hour vehicle had total engine shut down. This occurred after driving approximately 2 hours. Coasted to the side of the road turned key off and waited 5 minutes or so and engine restarted. The third times happened around 10 miles or 15 minutes later and took at least 20 minutes before restart. When attempting restart multiple times there were no alarm/warning/engine lights come on. This is the cab to a class c motorhome.
Three times while driving at 50-60 miles per hour vehicle had total engine shut down. This occurred after driving approximately 2 hours. Coasted to the side of the road turned key off and waited 5 minutes or so and engine restarted. The third times happened around 10 miles or 15 minutes later and took at least 20 minutes before restart. When attempting restart multiple times there were no alarm/warning/engine lights come on. This is the cab to a class c motorhome.
Three times while driving at 50-60 miles per hour vehicle had total engine shut down. This occurred after driving approximately 2 hours. Coasted to the side of the road turned key off and waited 5 minutes or so and engine restarted. The third times happened around 10 miles or 15 minutes later and took at least 20 minutes before restart. When attempting restart multiple times there were no alarm/warning/engine lights come on. This is the cab to a class c motorhome.
Safety Rating for the 2012 GM G4500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 GM G4500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 GM G4500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 GM G4500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GM G4500
- 2007 GM G4500 — 0 complaints
- 2008 GM G4500 — 0 complaints
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- 2010 GM G4500 — 0 complaints
- 2011 GM G4500 — 0 complaints
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- 2013 GM G4500 — 0 complaints
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