2003 Chevrolet C4500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (95)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Engine 2024-10-07 · 03-06-01-023H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Showing the 6 most recent of 95 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2011-09-08 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 65,000 mi“after months of hard starting the engine, thinking it was the cold weather, older glow plugs, it turned out to be not enough pressure in the fuel system. the fuel injectors are leaking diesel fuel into the crankcase. chevy has know of this problem for some time. they want 4500.00 to replace the injectors. the oil is contaminated and can catch on f…”
2006-02-22 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 57,000 mi“dt*: 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…”
2005-11-30 · Electrical System“the 2003 chevrolet kodiak c-4500 crew cab truck comes standard with a factory installed exhaust brake. when the brake is engaged, no brake lights come on at the rear of the vehicle. this size truck is commonly used to haul rv trailers, fifth wheel trailers and horse trailers. since the brake lights are not activated on the truck, neither are they …”
2004-09-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System“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 r…”
2003-11-28 · Suspension · 38,000 mi · 💥 crash“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.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.