Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. In the event of a failure, there would be loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that...
1986-1998 · 13 model years
White GMC Wca Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the White GMC Wca across 13 model years, and it has 10 recalls. The 1994 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the acceleration & cruise control.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 10
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Wca complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Wca problems
White GMC Wca recalls 10
The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. The obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a...
The rear suspension axle retention plate can break under normal use, affecting axle alignment.
During assembly, the tie rod end nuts were not properly torqued. Extremely low torque can allow movement between the ball stud and the tie rod arm causing damage.
Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system...
The brackets that attach the steering column assembly to the cab structure cracks at the "v" notch in the bracket.
The pinch bolt used to retain the pitman arm to the steering gear may not meet the heat treat specification for a grade 8 fastener and may strip before proper torque is achieved.
The bendix mv-2 parking control valve installed in vehicles without a desiccant style air dryer may experience a seal failure. This failure may allow the valve to move from the park position to the release position, allowing the parking brakes to release.
Grounding of the ac power source may be defective (or there may be no electrical grounding at the ac power source).
Axle seat used on rear axle may be too hard (brittle) and could crack.
Latest Wca complaints
Brake and gas pedal are so close together it is hard to depress one without hitting the other. Tt
Brake and gas pedal are so close together it is hard to depress one without hitting the other. Tt
Brake and gas pedal are so close together it is hard to depress one without hitting the other. Tt
Questions about the White GMC Wca
Which White GMC Wca years have the most problems?
Which White GMC Wca years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common White GMC Wca problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (3), acceleration & cruise control (1) most often.
How many recalls does the White GMC Wca have?
NHTSA lists 10 recalls across all White GMC Wca model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data