Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc c4500. The contact was traveling 35 mph when the brakes were applied and the brake line exploded. The failure recurred three times and on each occasion, the brake line was replaced by a private mechanic. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.
Vehicle safety record
2004 GMC C4500 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 GMC C4500 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2003 has 6 and the 2005 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical C4500 year, for its age
#455 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 GMC C4500 problems
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No recalls for the 2004 GMC C4500
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 GMC C4500. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2004 GMC C4500
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GMC C4500: every year compared
All C4500 years2004 GMC C4500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 GMC C4500 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2004 GMC Envoy XL | 718 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv | 718 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2004 GMC Envoy | 374 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2004 GMC Canyon | 80 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2004 GMC C7500 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2004 GMC F Series | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2004 GMC C4500
Does the 2004 GMC C4500 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 GMC C4500 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC C4500?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 GMC C4500 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 4, 2011 and the latest on August 4, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 GMC C4500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 96 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical GMC C4500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC C4500 years have the most complaints?
2003 (6), 2006 (4), 2005 (2). See every GMC C4500 year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 GMC C4500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data