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2003 Chevrolet C4500 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
60%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
47,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Chevrolet C4500, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10048790, filed 2003-11, 38,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10150940, filed 2006-02, 57,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10091633, filed 2004-09

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006350%
2003360%

Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet C4500

Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet C4500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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