NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2003–2009

Chevrolet C4500 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints for the Chevrolet C4500, covering model years 2003 to 2009. The 2006 model year drew the most complaints (6), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
16 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
6 model years with data (2003–2009)

most complaints: 2006 (6 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (6 complaints)
latest recall 19V401000 (reported May 29, 2019)

2 complaints reporting a crash (12.5%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (6.3%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet C4500 complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006 model year has the most complaints: 6 of 16, or 37.5%. Next come 2003 (5) and 2004 (3). The fewest are for 2005, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Chevrolet C4500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Chevrolet C4500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire
2003	5	1	0
2004	3	0	0
2005	2	1	1
2006	6	0	0
All model years	16	2	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet C4500 components

top 8 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 6 complaints (37.5% of all 16), followed by Engine and Engine Cooling (6) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).

Components named most often in Chevrolet C4500 complaints (top 8)

Components named most often in Chevrolet C4500 complaints (top 8)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	6	37.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling	6	37.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2	12.5%
Wheels	2	12.5%
Fuel System, Gasoline	1	6.3%
Seat Belts	1	6.3%
Seats	1	6.3%
Suspension	1	6.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet C4500 recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name C4500, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2003 to 2009. The 2007 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

4 recall campaigns

Chevrolet C4500 recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
2000s				2003: 1 campaign	2004: no campaigns	2005: no campaigns	2006: 1 campaign	2007: 2 campaigns	2008: no campaigns	2009: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 19V401000
Reported May 29, 2019
Equipment
Model year 2009
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Consequence:
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 09V456000
Reported Nov 19, 2009
Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner
Model year 2007
Cues, inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, and 68RV0010EA. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Consequence:
This defect could result in a fire.
Remedy:
Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09E-053. The safety recall began on January 5, 2010. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 08V344000
Reported Jul 28, 2008
Trailer Hitches
Model years 2006–2007
Knapheide is recalling 108 MY 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
Consequence:
This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on August 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.
Filed by Knapheide Manufacturing Company
NHTSA campaign 02V202000
Reported Jul 26, 2002
Suspension › Rear
Model year 2003
Certain medium duty trucks equipped with 11,000 lb. Rear axle have a condition where the rear axle anchor plate may fracture. As the anchor plate fractures, there is an audible "bang." If this indication of a condition requiring the driver's attention went unnoticed or was ignored, and under certain rebound, braking, or cornering maneuvers, the rear axle would be free to move fore and aft and provide unexpected steering inputs to the vehicle.
Consequence:
If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a new rear axle anchor plate and spacer. Owner notification began August 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet C4500 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet C4500 have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet C4500, covering model years 2003 to 2009. The most recent, 19V401000, was reported on May 29, 2019 and is filed under “Equipment”. The 2007 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Chevrolet C4500 model year has the most complaints?

The 2006 model year, with 6 of the 16 complaints in NHTSA’s file (37.5%). The next are 2003 (5) and 2004 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet C4500 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 6 complaints, or 37.5% of all 16. Engine and Engine Cooling (6) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet C4500?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet C4500 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 16 complaints, 2 report a crash, 1 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Chevrolet models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Chevrolet VIN decoder with every Chevrolet model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2025 · 53 recalls · 19,326 complaints
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1995–2026 · 54 recalls · 17,953 complaints
Chevrolet Impala 1995–2020 · 31 recalls · 10,395 complaints
Chevrolet Tahoe 1995–2026 · 80 recalls · 9,976 complaints
Chevrolet Equinox 2005–2026 · 32 recalls · 9,132 complaints
Chevrolet Silverado 1995–2017 · 46 recalls · 8,387 complaints
Chevrolet Cobalt 1996–2017 · 10 recalls · 7,681 complaints
Chevrolet Trailblazer 1999–2026 · 29 recalls · 7,141 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.