Gmc C4500 2008
Model C4500 made in 2008 by Gmc got 16 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 20 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning equipment adaptive .
Model 2008
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E004000 | INTERMOTIVE VEHICLE CONTROLS | E (Equipment) | 250 | 11/20/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/07/2008 | 01/08/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain intermotive wheelchair lift interlock, p/no. ilis605-h3 ilis activation kit (interlock option for gateway 401) sold for use as aftermarket for 2005 - 2008 chevy 560 (c4500 and c5500 kodiak) 6.6l diesel vehicles which a protection diode was used. the diode can be exposed to voltage spikes greater than what it can withstand. the diode could fail, which could prevent vehicle interlock operation when a wheelchair lift is deployed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the diode fail, it will be possible to move the vehicle with the wheelchair deployed, which could result in injury to anyone using the lift. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Intermotive will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2007. owners can contact intermotive toll-free at 1-800-969-6080. this recall only pertains to aftermarket intermotive wheelchair lifts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on chevrlot and gmc vehicles manufactured by general motors. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-08-06-04-002 | 01/01/2008 | 10032853 | Chevrolet/gmc: diagnostic and repair information on poor engine performance with dtc p0101-mass air flow sensor performance set. *pe | 06/02/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| PI-00983A | 06/01/2011 | 10039488 | Ready | 08/01/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - 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 | |||||
| 020310005 | 11/01/2007 | 020310005B | 634868 | Diagnostic information for steering wheel shake / vibration (oscillation) concerns for c4500-c5500 conventional cabs. *tt updated 03-19-07. *kb updated 2/25/08. *nj | 10/10/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/16/2011 | |||
| At approxiamately 2:15 pm on 9/16/2011 this ambulance was traveling at 55-60 mph in route back to the station after dropping a patient at the hospital, the driver reports that there was a load pop!; followed by a hissing sound under the hood. as he proceeded to move to the shoulder of the road to investigate the problem the driver observed white smoke billowing out the back of the unit. before he could get stopped; the white smoke began entering the cab through the ac vents. he pulled over and as he and his emt partner exited the vehicle the front end of the truck erupted in flames!!! this could have been a disaster had there been a life emergency in the patient compartment. on 9/19, we had the unit inspected by the sheriff's office forensic division. during the forensic inspection it was observed that the right side alternator had seized and broken in half! when this event occured it severed the the ac compressor lines and possibly other lines with flammable fluids as there are pressure and return lines for all types of fluids(fuel, brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid) located in the immediate vicinty of the alternator. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/16/2011 | |||
| At approxiamately 2:15 pm on 9/16/2011 this ambulance was traveling at 55-60 mph in route back to the station after dropping a patient at the hospital, the driver reports that there was a load pop!; followed by a hissing sound under the hood. as he proceeded to move to the shoulder of the road to investigate the problem the driver observed white smoke billowing out the back of the unit. before he could get stopped; the white smoke began entering the cab through the ac vents. he pulled over and as he and his emt partner exited the vehicle the front end of the truck erupted in flames!!! this could have been a disaster had there been a life emergency in the patient compartment. on 9/19, we had the unit inspected by the sheriff's office forensic division. during the forensic inspection it was observed that the right side alternator had seized and broken in half! when this event occured it severed the the ac compressor lines and possibly other lines with flammable fluids as there are pressure and return lines for all types of fluids(fuel, brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid) located in the immediate vicinty of the alternator. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 09/16/2011 | |||
| At approxiamately 2:15 pm on 9/16/2011 this ambulance was traveling at 55-60 mph in route back to the station after dropping a patient at the hospital, the driver reports that there was a load pop!; followed by a hissing sound under the hood. as he proceeded to move to the shoulder of the road to investigate the problem the driver observed white smoke billowing out the back of the unit. before he could get stopped; the white smoke began entering the cab through the ac vents. he pulled over and as he and his emt partner exited the vehicle the front end of the truck erupted in flames!!! this could have been a disaster had there been a life emergency in the patient compartment. on 9/19, we had the unit inspected by the sheriff's office forensic division. during the forensic inspection it was observed that the right side alternator had seized and broken in half! when this event occured it severed the the ac compressor lines and possibly other lines with flammable fluids as there are pressure and return lines for all types of fluids(fuel, brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid) located in the immediate vicinty of the alternator. | |||