2005 Chevrolet W4500 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 Chevrolet W4500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet w4500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph with the heater in operation, he began to smell a burning odor and noticed smoke emitting from the dashboard and air vents. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact was…”
“Dt: while driving and without warning the truck shook. Dealer said they fixed it about 5 times, but caller insisted it was not fixed. Manufacturer has not called caller back yet. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Chevrolet W4500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.