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2005 GMC C4500 problems

The most common problem on the 2005 GMC C4500 is brakes. Its complaint count is close to a typical C4500 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
112
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 2005 GMC C4500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Lights
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2005 GMC C4500 112

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 112 bulletins for the 2005 GMC C4500

What 2005 GMC C4500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 20, 2006 · Lights · CA

When brakes are applied, the emergency lights stop working. Had a flat tire and pushed the emergency lights and used brakes to slow down and no one was aware that I had an emergency.

Filed Aug 16, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 1,500 miles · MI · 2 injuries

Unfixable front end vibration. Vibration is severe 8-12 mhz @ .27g's. Over 10 attempts to fix with no results. 4 sets of tires, drag link, panhard bar, 4 turbo down pipes, front rotors and hubs, may other components. Whole body vibration , arm-hand vibration for over 3,000 hrs in one year.

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Questions about the 2005 GMC C4500

Is the 2005 GMC C4500 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 GMC C4500, close to a typical C4500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 GMC C4500?

Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 2005 GMC C4500 have?

No recalls on record.

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