Model year

2000 GMC W4500

Truck, diesel, 4x2, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Jul 15, 2005 to Jul 15, 2005.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2000 truck
Severity index0.02000 trucks average 7.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2000 GMC W4500 peaked in 2005, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751200512007200920112013201520172019202120232026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2000 GMC W4500 name engine and cooling

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Engine and cooling
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2000 GMC W4500

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2000 GMC W4500

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jul 15, 2005Failure Jul 5, 2005Goshen, NYEngine

    DT: CONTACT STATES THERE IS A RECALL ON THE EXHAUST VALVE STEM FOR HIS VEHICLE. THE RECALL IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11/30/05; GM RECALL NUMBER IS GM 0000119251. DUE TO THE VALVE STEM BREAKING THE ENGINE IS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE SERVICE DEALER DID INFORM THE CONSUMER THIS WAS WHY THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 10128882
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

57 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • General Communication Aug 26, 2024 · Service Campaign
    Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some …
  • 24-NA-141 Jul 24, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more ca…
  • 16-NA-383 Jun 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduc…
  • 18-NA-099 Jun 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
  • 16-NA-383 Mar 13, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to red…
  • 22-NA-074 Feb 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
  • 18-NA-099 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
  • PI1394B Jan 12, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
  • Recalls Jun 30, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Vehicle Recalls
  • 23-NA-219 Dec 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
  • PIC5588B Jun 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
  • PIC5588A Oct 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
  • PIT5264B Nov 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
  • PIT5264 Mar 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
  • 17-NA-170 Oct 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
  • 23-NA-153 Sep 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
  • 18-NA-073 Aug 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
  • 17-NA-170 Apr 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
  • 04-00-89-015Z Apr 19, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration – Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
  • 22-NA-009 Mar 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
  • 17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
  • 01-08-42-001O Feb 15, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
  • 21-NA-124 Dec 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
  • 22-NA-074 Nov 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
  • 22-NA-205 Oct 19, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
  • 22-NA-195 Sep 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.
  • 22-NA-009 Sep 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
  • 22-NA-181 Sep 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.
  • 20-NA-065 Aug 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.
  • 22-NA-009 Jun 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
  • 22-NA-074 Mar 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
  • 22-NA-009 Mar 22, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
  • 15-NA-079 Dec 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
  • PI0281D Jan 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. …
  • PI0281D Jan 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. …
  • 99-08-51-007F Feb 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, u…
  • 99-08-51-007F Feb 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, u…
  • 15-NA-079 Dec 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    OnStar® Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar® stating that "We recently tried to provide a software update to the OnStar® hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated remotely. As a res…
  • 16NA383 May 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to red…
  • 16NA383 Jan 2, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to…
  • PIC5491J Sep 14, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP. TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS POWERED DO…
  • PIT5485A Apr 8, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
  • PIT5485B Apr 27, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
  • PIT5389A Apr 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.
  • PIC5050A Apr 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS…
  • PIC4935E Apr 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT THE NORMAL POWER CO…
  • PI1394A Aug 29, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.
  • 000601012F Aug 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES.
  • 16NA260 Aug 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.
  • PIC-4935-E Apr 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT THE NORMAL POWER CO…
  • PIC-5050-A Apr 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS…
  • SB-10-08-50-003B Nov 1, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE
  • PIP-4695 Sep 1, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GM: LOSS OF POWER HESITATES ON ACCELERATION. 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 AND 6.0 ENGINES COUPLED WITH THE 4L60E OR 4L65E MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF HESITATES, MISSES OR LOSS OF POWER UNDER ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE MAY OPERATE AS IF IT IS IN REDUCED POWER MODE…
  • 04029 Apr 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THE EXHAUST VALVE STEM MAY BECOME DEFORMED WHICH COULD LEAD TO VALVE TRAIN CLATTER NOISE. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. *TT
  • 00075 Oct 1, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) MAY EXHIBIT A LOGIC ERROR. *TT
  • 00075 Oct 3, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) MAY EXHIBIT A LOGIC ERROR. *TT
  • 00141 Oct 17, 2000 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) MAY EXHIBIT A LOGIC ERROR. THIS TCM LOGIC ERROR CAN, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, PREVENT TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKUP AND LESSEN THE EXHAUST BRAKE EFFECTIVEN…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.