GMC C4500 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the GMC C4500 (2003–2003) that have at least 5 complaints. 2003 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All C4500 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 129,500 | 1 | 88 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain2 29%
- Brakes2 29%
- Tires1 14%
- Exterior lighting1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2003: “My engine stalled due to contaminated fuel. With the key still in the on position, I attempted to stop. I pressed the service brake pedal. The backup brake system did not operate. I repeated pressing the brake pedal two more times. I understood. I was closing the distance between my vehicle and the one in front of me approaching the traffic signal, red. The brake pedal switch failed to initiate the relays and pump. Consequently, the vehicle had practically no brakes other than the drum brake by hand brake handle. I applied the hand brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #10095888, filed 2004-10, 79,000 milesOther GMC models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology