2008 GMC C4500 recalls & problems

1 recall 1 complaint

1recalls
1owner complaints
0crashes reported
1fires reported
0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 GMC C4500 and 1 owner complaint. The part owners complain about most is electrical system (2 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2008 GMC C4500 recalls

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA 08E004000 · Jan 7, 2008

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 →

2008 GMC C4500 problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical System 2
 020
Engine and Engine Cooling 1
 010

Latest owner complaints

Electrical System · Sep 19, 2011 · SC · fire

At approximately 2:15 pm on 9/16/2011 this ambulance was traveling at 55-60 MPH in route back to the station after dropping a patient at the hospital, the driver reports that there was a load pop!; followed by a hissing sound under the hood. As he proceeded to move to the shoulder of the road to investigate the problem the driver observed white smoke billowing out the back of…

Electrical System · Sep 19, 2011 · SC · fire

At approximately 2:15 pm on 9/16/2011 this ambulance was traveling at 55-60 MPH in route back to the station after dropping a patient at the hospital, the driver reports that there was a load pop!; followed by a hissing sound under the hood. As he proceeded to move to the shoulder of the road to investigate the problem the driver observed white smoke billowing out the back of…

Engine and Engine Cooling · Sep 19, 2011 · SC · fire

At approximately 2:15 pm on 9/16/2011 this ambulance was traveling at 55-60 MPH in route back to the station after dropping a patient at the hospital, the driver reports that there was a load pop!; followed by a hissing sound under the hood. As he proceeded to move to the shoulder of the road to investigate the problem the driver observed white smoke billowing out the back of…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 GMC C4500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2008 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 2008 GMC C4500?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are electrical system (2), engine and engine cooling (1).

Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2008 GMC C4500?

Owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.