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GMC W4500 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints for the GMC W4500, covering model years 1998 to 2009. The 2006 model year drew the most complaints (3), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 9 recall campaigns on file
  • 9 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 9 model years with data (1998–2009)
  • most complaints: 2006 (3 for that model year)
  • top component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3 complaints)
  • latest recall 17V324000 (reported May 17, 2017)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

GMC W4500 complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006 model year has the most complaints: 3 of 9, or 33.3%. Next come 2007 (2) and 2000 (1). The fewest are for 2004, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
GMC W4500 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2000–2007Column chart of 9 complaints across 8 model years. The highest is 2006 with 3. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2000: 1 complaint120002001: 1 complaint120012002: 0 complaints20022003: 1 complaint120032004: 1 complaint120042005: 0 complaints20052006: 3 complaints320062007: 2 complaints22007
GMC W4500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
GMC W4500 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200010000
200110000
200310000
200410000
200630000
200720000
All model years90000

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

Most-reported GMC W4500 components

top 5 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (33.3% of all 9), followed by Engine and Engine Cooling (2) and Fuel System, Diesel (2).

Components named most often in GMC W4500 complaints (top 5)
Components named most often in GMC W4500 complaints (top 5)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic333.3%
Engine and Engine Cooling222.2%
Fuel System, Diesel222.2%
Fuel/Propulsion System222.2%
Electrical System111.1%

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.

GMC W4500 recalls

9 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name W4500, newest first. The 9 campaigns cover model years 1998 to 2009. The 2007 and 2008 model years appear in the most campaigns (4 each).

  • 9 recall campaigns
GMC W4500 recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1998: 1 campaign1999: no campaigns
2000: no campaigns2001: no campaigns2002: no campaigns2003: 1 campaign2004: 1 campaign2005: no campaigns2006: 3 campaigns2007: 4 campaigns2008: 4 campaigns2009: 3 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 17V324000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal

    Model years 2008–2009

    Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2012-2013 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles and 2008-2009 GMC W3500 and GMC W4500 vehicles. The affected vehicles, equipped with a gasoline-powered engine, have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to remain in the full throttle position.

    Consequence:
    A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the stopper bolt with a flanged plate, to prevent lateral movement of the throttle, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  2. NHTSA campaign 15V704000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model years 2006–2008

    Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD and Chevrolet W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured March 16, 2005, to August 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 GMC W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured July 18, 2005, to August 13, 2008. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may corrode and leak fuel.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on December 18, 2015. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 10V636000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Model years 2006–2007

    Isuzu is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Isuzu NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500, and Chevrolet W3500, W4500, and W5500 vehicles. The oil pipe bolts were not tightened properly during the vehicle production process. If not adequately tightened, the bolt may loosen after prolonged vehicle operation, which can result in oil seepage or leakage from the packing seals. In general, as oil is lost, the oil warning lamp will illuminate, and there may be abnormal engine noise and loss of oil can cause engine seizure.

    Consequence:
    If the engine seizes while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle may experience sudden deceleration leading to an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the packing seals with new ones and the bolt will be tightened with a specified torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on January 28, 2011. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 09V434000

    Reported

    Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner

    Model years 2008–2009

    E-n-g mobile system is recalling certain model year 2008 Chevrolet W5500, model year 2007-2009 Dodge 3500, model year 2009 mighty mover, model year 2006-2009 Ford E-250, E-350 and E-450, model year 2008-2009 GMC W4500, model year 2007 international 4300, model year 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles 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:
    E-n-g mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09E-053. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or e-n-g mobile system at 1-925-798-4060.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  5. NHTSA campaign 09V042000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

    Model years 2008–2009

    Izusu is recalling 2,836 MY 2008-2009 NPR/NQR and NRR, GMC W3500, 4500 and 5500, Chevrolet W3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks. The propeller shaft was manufactured with insufficient high frequency heat treatment. As a result, the affected portion of the propeller shaft may not maintain its durability through the expected vehicle useful life.

    Consequence:
    The propeller shaft could break off while the vehicle is being driving, which would result in the vehicle stalling and coasting to a stop, or loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2009. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 08V344000

    Reported

    Trailer Hitches

    Model year 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

  7. NHTSA campaign 08V251000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Diesel

    Model years 2006–2007

    Isuzu is recalling 16,859 MY 2006-2007 Isuzu NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500 and Chevrolet W3500, W4500, W5500 trucks equipped with diesel engines. Diesel fuel may seep or leak from the fuel pipe at the upper or lower fuel port on the diesel fuel supply pump.

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if no seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel pipe fittings will be tightened. If seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel supply pump will be replaced with a new one. The recall will begin on June 30, 2008. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438..

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 05V168000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Diesel › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model years 2003–2004

    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.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  9. NHTSA campaign 98V151002

    Reported

    Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: truck chassis. The intermediate steering shaft-to-steering bolt was not tightened properly during assembly. This can cause steering noise, loose steering, and an uncentered steering wheel.

    Consequence:
    Loss of steering could result.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and retighten to the specified torque.

    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
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat 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.

GMC W4500 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the GMC W4500 have?

NHTSA lists 9 vehicle recall campaigns for the GMC W4500, covering model years 1998 to 2009. The most recent, 17V324000, was reported on May 17, 2017 and is filed under “Vehicle speed control”. The 2007 and 2008 model years are covered by the most campaigns (4 each).

Which GMC W4500 model year has the most complaints?

The 2006 model year, with 3 of the 9 complaints in NHTSA’s file (33.3%). The next are 2007 (2) and 2000 (1). 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 GMC W4500 complaint?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 33.3% of all 9. Engine and Engine Cooling (2) and Fuel System, Diesel (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 GMC W4500?

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 GMC dealer.

How many GMC W4500 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 9 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 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.

Other GMC models

8 models · most complaints first

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

  • GMC Sierra 1500 1995–2026 · 60 recalls · 8,852 complaints
  • GMC Acadia 2007–2026 · 38 recalls · 5,557 complaints
  • GMC Yukon 1995–2026 · 74 recalls · 4,874 complaints
  • GMC Sierra 1995–2017 · 52 recalls · 3,585 complaints
  • GMC Terrain 2010–2026 · 22 recalls · 3,110 complaints
  • GMC Envoy 1995–2009 · 27 recalls · 2,459 complaints
  • GMC Yukon XL 1999–2026 · 54 recalls · 2,403 complaints
  • GMC Jimmy 1995–2004 · 18 recalls · 1,869 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.