2004 GMC W4500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 GMC W4500
The 2004 GMC W4500 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 GMC W4500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 GMC W4500, potentially affecting up to 253 vehicles.
Recall 05V168000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 253 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 GMC W4500
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 GMC W4500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC W4500. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V168000, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HESITATE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY CLEANED THE FUEL TANK. THE FOLLOWING DAY HE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE AGAIN AND TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE MECHANIC. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS REPLACED. FOR TWO WEEKS A LOCAL MECHANIC PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ON THE VEHICLE AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WHEN HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES HE HAD TO APPLY THEM TWICE IN ORDER FOR THEM TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 149,690.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC W4500. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V168000, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HESITATE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY CLEANED THE FUEL TANK. THE FOLLOWING DAY HE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE AGAIN AND TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE MECHANIC. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS REPLACED. FOR TWO WEEKS A LOCAL MECHANIC PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ON THE VEHICLE AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WHEN HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES HE HAD TO APPLY THEM TWICE IN ORDER FOR THEM TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 149,690.
Safety Rating for the 2004 GMC W4500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 GMC W4500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 GMC W4500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 GMC W4500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC W4500
- 2000 GMC W4500 — 1 complaint
- 2001 GMC W4500 — 2 complaints
- 2003 GMC W4500 — 1 complaint
- 2004 GMC W4500 (current)
- 2005 GMC W4500 — 0 complaints
- 2006 GMC W4500 — 3 complaints
- 2007 GMC W4500 — 3 complaints
- 2008 GMC W4500 — 0 complaints
- 2009 GMC W4500 — 0 complaints
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