2005 GMC C4500 recalls
Problem: Certain intermotive wheelchair lift interlock, p/no. Ilis605-h3 ilis activation kit (interlock option for gateway 401) sold for use as aftermarket for 2005 - 2008 chevy 560 (c4500 and c5500 kodiak) 6.6L diesel vehicles which a protection diode was used. The diode can be exposed to voltage spikes greater than what it can withstand. The diode could fail, which could prevent vehicle interlock operation when a…
Risk: Should the diode fail, it will be possible to move the vehicle with the wheelchair deployed, which could result in injury to anyone using the lift.
Fix: Intermotive will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on november 20, 2007. Owners can contact intermotive toll-free at 1-800-969-6080. This recall only pertains to aftermarket intermotive wheelchair lifts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on…
250 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Suspension · NHTSA 07E086000 · Oct 16, 2007
Problem: Certain link ultraride rear air suspension systems, model 8M000070, sold for installation as aftermarket equipment on GM chassis models 4500 and 5500, ambulances and shuttle buses. The axle side lateral control bracket of the suspension has cracked in some cases.
Risk: If the lateral control rod bracket fractures, the handling of the vehicle will be adversely affected, including possible loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Link will notify owners and provide repair kits free of charge and will reimburse for labor and inspection costs. The recall began june 7, 2007. Owners can contact link toll-free at 1-800-222-6283.
367 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Exterior Lighting · Aug 20, 2006 · 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. *jb
Electrical System · Aug 16, 2006 · 1,500 miles · MI · 2 injured
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. *nm
Engine and Engine Cooling · Aug 16, 2006 · 1,500 miles · MI · 2 injured
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. *nm
Fuel System, Other · Aug 16, 2006 · 1,500 miles · MI · 2 injured
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. *nm
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 16, 2006 · 1,500 miles · MI · 2 injured
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. *nm
Steering · Aug 16, 2006 · 1,500 miles · MI · 2 injured
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. *nm
Suspension · Aug 16, 2006 · 1,500 miles · MI · 2 injured
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. *nm
Tires · Aug 16, 2006 · 1,500 miles · MI · 2 injured
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. *nm
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 GMC C4500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2005 GMC C4500, the most recent one (08E004000) for equipment adaptive/mobility. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC C4500?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are electrical system (1), engine and engine cooling (1), exterior lighting (1).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2005 GMC C4500?
Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 14 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.