Mercedes Benz G500 2003
Model G500 made in 2003 by Mercedes Benz got 6 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline and power train.
Model 2003
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| T-B-47.10/62 | 02/08/2012 | 10043664 | Mercedes benz: bleed hose for filler neck on fuel tank. *kb | 04/18/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| LI-33-40 | 04/11/2011 | 10038972 | Ready | 06/29/2011 | |
| LI-33-40 | 04/11/2011 | 10038972 | Mercedes-benz: model 463. the differential lock on either axle may not engage or will desengage automatically. *rm | 06/29/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 05/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while driving abs light comes on. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 01/03/2003 | 1 | 10/02/2002 | |
| Esp braking system on the 2003 g500 going down hill around curves past 40 mph is a serious driving hazard. automatic braking on the left tire turning to the right can throw you into oncoming traffic. esp needs to be adjusted. *jb | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 11/12/2003 | 16000 | 1 | 10/28/2003 |
| I have 2003 mercedes benz g 500. when i am driving on the freeway and i hit a bump in the whole road the whole steering unit in the truck shakes and almost lost control because of it. this has happened a few times and the problem is documented by other ownders at www.benzworld.org http://www.benzworld.org/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=1124269&posts=16&fid=30&np=1128200. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - PINION SHAFT | |||
| 09/23/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving, the steering wheel started shaking uncontrollably. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the steering rack pinion shaft needed replacement. the consumer informed the mechanic that the this problem has occurred more than once and has not been resolved. please fill in additional information. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 09/08/2006 | 37941 | 1 | 09/09/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated one of contact's clients suffered 3rd degree burns on the calf of the leg while exiting the vehicle from a stainless steel portion of the running board. the running board was very hot from the sun shining inside the vehicle resulting in the client's leg being burned. the dealership was notified. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that rear doors do not lock. dealer notified. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | CALABASAS | 91302 | CALABASAS MOTOR CARS INC |