2003 Gmc C4500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (94)
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 94 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2010-04-12 · Tires · 240,000 mi“purchases tires in june 2009 -- upon inspection this weekend 4/11/2010 we noticed large cracks in the tires almost like it was separating. we brought them to the dealer and they charged us $100 to replace them after admitting that the tires had failed and were defective. *tr…”
2006-10-05 · Power Train · 180,000 mi“throw bearing wears out every 40,000 km. bell housing gone at 180,000 km's, rear end wore out at 182,000 kms and forth gear gone in transmission at 183,000, dash cluster gone at 188,000. manufacture or dealer would not cover anything. *nm…”
2005-03-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling“vehicle experienced sudden stalling at various speeds when on the road. taken to the dealer 10 times for checkup, but the cause was still undetermined.*ak…”
2005-03-08 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper · 3,300 mi“vehicle was experiencing a problem with grease from the rear end leaking onto the left rear wheel braking system. this caused loss of braking in that wheel. dealer replaced the grease seal with an upgraded seal six times, problem recurred. *ak real grease seal was replaced. the driver side brake caliper bolt fell out causing the caliper to rub…”
2004-10-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic · 79,000 mi“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,…”
2003-03-19 · Exterior Lighting:headlights“when the vehicle reached a speed of 50 mph, the head lights dimmed. *jb when the lights are adjusted properly, they do not allow the proper light on the road at speeds greater than 50 mph. dealer did not see the problem. scc …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.