Chevrolet C4500 2003
Model C4500 made in 2003 by Chevrolet got 10 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 25 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding communications, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V202000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/2001 to 05/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 952 | 08/16/2002 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/26/2002 | 08/01/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB05-08-133-001B | 09/01/2009 | 10033631 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe | 08/30/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 030602005A | 10/01/2004 | 030602005 | 10002857 | Engine coolant loss with no visible leaks. *tt updated *eh | 09/29/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 030601008 | 03/01/2003 | 10001245 | Crankshaft rear oil seal leaks during extreme cold weather operation. on certain models including the chevrolet and gmc c4500/c5500 models. *tt | 04/24/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 020601010A | 06/01/2003 | 020601010 | 10002837 | Serpentine belt identification and diagnosis for medium duty trucks. various models including the chevrolet and gmc c5500 md 2003. *tt | 09/26/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 070605005 | 04/01/2007 | 10022264 | Diesel engine - low engine power/performance, poor acceleration, eshaust smoke/hissing noise, mil/ses on, dtc's p0101, p0236. (install updated engine exhaust brake valve). *kb | 07/24/2007 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 3616 | 10018560 | Service vme - 2006 duramax diesel engine fuel system components are not interchangeable with earlier year model vehicles. *tt | 01/06/2006 | ||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 4488 | 12/13/2007 | 4488A | 10023475 | Right outside door handle inoperative. *nj | 12/13/2007 |
| PARKING BRAKE | |||||
| 03179 | 03/02/2004 | 03179R | 10006496 | Jerr-dan has become aware that some chevy c4500/c5500 chassis are equipped with a rear in-wheel park brake installation where the cable is routed on the outside of the left frame rail. *tt | 05/04/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 02033 | 08/01/2002 | 10006038 | Some medium duty trucks equipped with an 11,000 # rear axle may have been built with an incorrect axle pinion angle that results in undesirable drive characteristics such as launch shudder and highway speed driveline vibration. customer sa | 04/12/2004 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| SB05-08-133-001B | 09/01/2009 | 10033631 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe | 08/30/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| PI-00983A | 06/01/2011 | 10039488 | Ready | 08/01/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - COMPRESSOR | |||||
| SB05-08-133-001B | 09/01/2009 | 10033631 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe | 08/30/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - LOW PRESSURE WARNING | |||||
| SB05-08-133-001B | 09/01/2009 | 10033631 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe | 08/30/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| PIT-4515A | 10/01/2009 | 10032452 | Gmc/chevrolet: service brake soon indicator with dtc c0272. some customers may state the service brake soon indicator comes on. may also comment the audible brake warning buzzer is sounding. *pe | 03/26/2010 | |
| PIT-4935 | 10/01/2009 | 10032455 | Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo | 03/26/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| PI-00983A | 06/01/2011 | 10039488 | Ready | 08/01/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||||
| PIT-4935 | 10/01/2009 | 10032455 | Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo | 03/26/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||||
| PIT-4935 | 10/01/2009 | 10032455 | Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo | 03/26/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| SB05-08-133-001B | 09/01/2009 | 10033631 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe | 08/30/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 08-08-64-005 | 04/01/2008 | 10025183 | Passenger side front outside door handle inoperative (replace outside door handle). *pe | 07/16/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||||
| PIT-5033 | 09/01/2010 | 10036044 | Chevrolet/gmc: replacement rear stabilizer bar (relocate link brackets). if the rear stabilizer bar needs replacing, the new bar is shorter and will require relocation of the stabilizer bar link brackets. *pe | 03/09/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/03/2005 | 1 | 01/01/2004 | |
| The 2003 chevrolet kodiak c-4500 crew cab truck comes standard with a factory installed exhaust brake. when the brake is engaged, no brake lights come on at the rear of the vehicle. this size truck is commonly used to haul rv trailers, fifth wheel trailers and horse trailers. since the brake lights are not activated on the truck, neither are they activated on the rear of the trailer. when activating the exhaust brake while going down a steep hill, the vehicle and trailer can be slowing down, but not give any indication to a following vehicle. this is a very dangerous situation. i asked the gm engineers to send me a wiring diagram to fix this but they refused, claiming that it was a safety issue if the system was rewired. there are currently 2003 and 2004 class a motor homes wired in the manner i'm suggesting. on these vehicles, when the exhaust brake is activated, the rear brake lights also activate warning anyone following that the leading vehicle is slowing down. *nm | |||
| 08/28/2004 | 3 | ||
| While driving 60 mph vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the temperature sensor needed to be replaced, and replaced it. however, the problem recurred, and vehicle was taken back to the dealer . mechanic replaced the computer sensor, and the problem recurred again. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 08/28/2004 | 3 | ||
| While driving 60 mph vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the temperature sensor needed to be replaced, and replaced it. however, the problem recurred, and vehicle was taken back to the dealer . mechanic replaced the computer sensor, and the problem recurred again. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/22/2006 | 57000 | 1 | 11/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled intermittently. when the ignition was turned off, the vehicle would restart without a problem. the dealership replaced the fuel pump and exchange pump, although this helped the stalling, it did not correct the problem. the stalling progressively got worse. the dealership is unable to determine a problem. | |||
| 38000 | 2 | ||
| Consumer complained about an engine problem. it did not maintain the throttle. engine went into neutral without a cause. also, a suspension problem due to bolts placed in upside down position which caused vehicle to flip. wires and plastic bolt holders melted.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 65000 | ||
| After months of hard starting the engine, thinking it was the cold weather, older glow plugs, it turned out to be not enough pressure in the fuel system. the fuel injectors are leaking diesel fuel into the crankcase. chevy has know of this problem for some time. they want 4500.00 to replace the injectors. the oil is contaminated and can catch on fire. i do not know if there is further damage to the cylinders or pistons or other components due to driving with contaminated oil. chevy says to bad. roll the dice on the repair or buy a new truck. easy for them to say, it is not their hard work or money that has to pay for their defect. chevy has changed the design of the new fuel injector,knowing the old one was faulty. reading online for duramax engines [chevy kodiak and then some] it am finding out this is a common problem. also reading where chevy is not standing up for what they know is a problem. after talking to the service dept at the local chevy dealer and gm headquarters, they both say this is a common problem. arthur | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 38000 | 2 | ||
| Consumer complained about an engine problem. it did not maintain the throttle. engine went into neutral without a cause. also, a suspension problem due to bolts placed in upside down position which caused vehicle to flip. wires and plastic bolt holders melted.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | ALTAMONT SPRINGS | CLASSIC CHEVEROLET | ||
| MO | KANSAS CITY | WEST FAULTS CHEVROLET |