2004 Chevrolet W4500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2004 Chevrolet W4500 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Other (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your W4500?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2004 Chevrolet W4500 recalls

Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 05V168Apr 20, 2005253 vehicles affected

Most common 2004 Chevrolet W4500 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Other1

What owners report

2007-10-11, Fuel System, Other
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITH THE TRUCK THERE HAVE BEEN SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SMOKE BELLOWING FROM THE EXHAUST. IN SOME CASES, OTHER AUTOS BELIEVE THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. INJECTORS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE FAULTY ON THREE OCCASIONS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT AT SIGNIFICANT COSTS. SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST IS DUE TO THE FAULTY INJECTORS NOT ALLOWING FUEL INTO THE ENGINE SO AS A RESULT THE ENGINE IS BURNING ONLY OIL AND NO DIESEL FUEL. ENGINE IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT AND COULD START ON FIRE. *JB

2004 Chevrolet W4500 questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet W4500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 Chevrolet W4500: Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet W4500?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Chevrolet W4500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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