7
recalls
The Chevrolet W4500 has 7 recalls covering 51,460 vehicles as reported; model year 2008 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2008: 3
Units affected
51K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Chevrolet W4500 by component
- Fuel system, diesel2 · 17K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 2,992 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 14K units
- Power train1 · 2,836 units
- Steering1 · 42 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 15K units
Chevrolet W4500 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 | Chevrolet W3500, W4500; GMC W3500, W4500 and 2 more (2008-2013): Vehicle speed controlNo. 17V324000 | Crash risk | 14,807 |
| Oct 26, 2015 | Chevrolet W3500, W4500; GMC W3500, W4500 and 2 more (2006-2008): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 15V704000 | Fire | 13,671 |
| Dec 15, 2010 | Chevrolet W3500, W4500, W5500; GMC W3500 and 5 more (2006-2007): Engine and engine coolingNo. 10V636000 | Crash risk | 2,992 |
| Feb 4, 2009 | Chevrolet W3500, W4500, W5500; GMC W3500 and 5 more (2008-2009): Power trainNo. 09V042000 | Crash risk | 2,836 |
| Jun 5, 2008 | Chevrolet W3500, W4500, W5500; GMC W3500 and 5 more (2006-2007): Fuel system, dieselNo. 08V251000 | Fire | 16,859 |
| Apr 20, 2005 | Chevrolet W3500, W4500, W5500; GMC W3500 and 4 more (2003-2004): Fuel system, dieselNo. 05V168000 | Fire | 253 |
| Jul 6, 1998 | Chevrolet W3500, W4500; GMC W3500, W4500 (1998): SteeringNo. 98V151002 | Other or not stated | 42 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2013 Chevrolet W4500 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2013 Chevrolet W4500. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet W4500 have?
7 recalls cover the Chevrolet W4500, for 51,460 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, diesel (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Chevrolet W4500?
Fuel system, diesel: named in 2 of the 10 safety complaints about the Chevrolet W4500, then power train (2). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.