Chevrolet W4500 2003
Model W4500 made in 2003 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning fuel system, diesel .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V168000 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | from 07/01/2002 to 07/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 253 | 10/27/2005 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/20/2005 | 04/25/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Recall no. 05053.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 020842006 | 12/01/2002 | 10000766 | Relay omitted for bodybuilder connection / upfitter provision. *tt | 03/31/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 20040128 | 05/04/2004 | 10007863 | Low engine oil light inoperative. *mj | 07/13/2004 | |
| 04031 | 05/01/2004 | 10006859 | Insufficient ground to the oil pressure switch, preventing the engine oil pressure warning light from illuminating when the vehicle is started and when the engine oil pressure falls below normal. also includes gmc and chevrolet w3500/3500 | 05/17/2004 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 040525004 | 03/01/2004 | 10008664 | Electronic hydraulic control unit (ehcu) removal procedure to prevent breaking off holding/locking tabs. *tt | 08/13/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 2 | ||
| While driving 65 mph, the driver's side rear tire experienced tread separation. then a month later the rear passenger side tire experienced tread separation. please provide additional. *jb | |||