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GMC W4500 problems by year

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the GMC W4500 since 2000, and 9 recalls have been issued. The 2006 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
9
Worst year
2006
Model years
2000-2007

GMC W4500 years to avoid

No model year of the GMC W4500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best GMC W4500 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

GMC W4500 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200020012003200420062007

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common GMC W4500 problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    4
  • Brakes
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Electrical
    1

GMC W4500 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2007-2Engine40
2006-3Fuel system30
2004-1Brakes10
2003-1Brakes10
2001-1Brakes00
2000-1Engine00

Recalls 9

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Questions about the GMC W4500

What years of the GMC W4500 should you avoid?

No single model year of the GMC W4500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used GMC W4500?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the GMC W4500?

Fuel system, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (3) and engine (2).

How many recalls does the GMC W4500 have?

9 recalls between 2000 and 2007. The 2008 model year has the most, with 4.

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