Total Complaints
3 filings
GMC W4500 · model year
2007 GMC W4500
3 NHTSA complaints, and 4 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007GMCW4500 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2007 W4500 is engine and engine cooling:exhaust system with 1 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (1) and fuel/propulsion system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 4 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2007 W4500. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (4)
08V34400028/07/2008
TRAILER HITCHES
KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.
15V70400026/10/2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD and Chevrolet W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured March 16, 2005, to August 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 GMC W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured July 18, 2005, to August 13, 2008. The affected v
10V63600015/12/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500, AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, AND W5500 VEHICLES. THE OIL PIPE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING THE VEHICLE PRODUCTION PROCESS. IF NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AFTER PROLONGED VEHI
08V25100005/06/2008
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ISUZU IS RECALLING 16,859 MY 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500 AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, W5500 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. DIESEL FUEL MAY SEEP OR LEAK FROM THE FUEL PIPE AT THE UPPER OR LOWER FUEL PORT ON THE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY PUMP.
Recent Complaints
20131106FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD TO GO IN ABOUT 4 OR 5 TIMES NOW FOR FUEL SYSTEM ISSUES. I AM SOLELY BLAMING PACKER CITY INTERNATIONAL IN GREEN BAY, WI FOR MISDIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM. I WOULD REALLY LIKE HELP IN FILING A LAWSUIT AGAINST THEM AS THEY HAVE SCREWED ME OUT OF ABOUT $5000 NOW AND STILL HAVE NOT RESOLVED THE ISSUE. THEY KEEP SAYING "LET'S TRY REPLACING THIS OR THAT" AND I KEEP HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUES ! *TR
Mileage: 138,558
20110413ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC W4500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A BAD EXHAUST LEAK. FUMES COULD EMIT INSIDE OF THE CABIN. THE CONTACT PERFORMED THE REPAIR HIMSELF AND REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT CONCERN OF THE SAFETY RISKS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000. UPDATED 05/24/11*LJ THE CONSUMER IS THE MECHANIC WHO CALLED IN THE COMPLAINT.
Mileage: 80,000
20110413ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC W4500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A BAD EXHAUST LEAK. FUMES COULD EMIT INSIDE OF THE CABIN. THE CONTACT PERFORMED THE REPAIR HIMSELF AND REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT CONCERN OF THE SAFETY RISKS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000. UPDATED 05/24/11*LJ THE CONSUMER IS THE MECHANIC WHO CALLED IN THE COMPLAINT.
Mileage: 80,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 GMC W4500 have?▼
The 2007 GMC W4500 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2007 GMC W4500?▼
Yes, the 2007 GMC W4500 has 4 recall(s). The most common affected component is TRAILER HITCHES. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC W4500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 GMC W4500 is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Is the 2007 GMC W4500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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