NHTSA vehicle safety data

2011 GM G4500 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2011 GM G4500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized GM dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 GM G4500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

NHTSA #15V213000

Reported April 10, 2015 · Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.

Potentially affected: 835 vehicles

Defect description

Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp. (Trans-Air) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 GM G3500 and G4500 vehicles modified with Trans-Air add-on compressor mount kits, part numbers 4012506-01, 4012506-02, 4013126-01, 4013126-02, 4013235-01, 4013235-02, 4012909, 4013125, 4013222 and 717173 installed by Trans-Air personnel. After installing a compressor, a power distribution terminal strip may not have been properly reconnected.

Safety consequence

If the power distribution terminal strip has a poor connection or a loose connection, the strip may arc or overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Trans-Air will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power distribution terminal strip connection, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Trans-Air customer service at 1-800-673-2446.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other GM G4500 model years

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