Gmc E4500 problems

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Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is a North American multinational bus manufacturer, specializing in production of motorcoaches. Best known for coaches produced for intercity transit and commuter buses, MCI produces coaches for a variety of applications, ranging from tour buses to prison buses.

Currently, MCI is headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois. Since 2015, it has been a subsidiary of Canadian bus manufacturer NFI Group, the parent company of New Flyer Industries.

History

The company was incorporated in 1933 by Harry Zoltok as Fort Garry Motor Body and Paint Works Limited, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. In 1948, Greyhound Lines of Canada, at that time MCI's major customer, became a majority shareholder when it purchased 65 percent of the company. MCI was purchased outright by Greyhound Lines in 1958. In 1963 a new plant was opened in Pembina, North Dakota, to increase capacity as MCI began to expand into the U.S. market, while Greyhound widened its operations and switched increasingly from GMC to its own in-house products. In 1974 another plant was opened in Roswell, New Mexico, under the title Transportation Manufacturing Corporation (TMC).

In December 1986, Greyhound was split, with Greyhound Lines being sold to an investor group, and Greyhound Lines of Canada, MCI and TMC remaining part of The Greyhound Corporation, which was renamed Dial, Inc. in 1991.

In 1987, Greyhound Corporation bought the transit bus manufacturing operations of General Motors Diesel Division (GMC), which was based in Canada. (GM phased out intercity and transit bus construction at the large GMC Coach and Truck plant in Pontiac, Michigan, shifting medium duty school bus chassis production to Janesville, Wisconsin.)

MCI also took over production of GM's RTS model, transferring production to TMC. MCI also purchased the GM bus assembly plant in Saint-Eustache, Quebec, which then produced GM's Canadian transit bus model, the Classic. TMC ceased production of the older MCI vehicles in 1990 to concentrate on manufacturing the RTS, and on the A-Series intercity coaches.

In 1993 MCI became an independent corporation, Motor Coach Industries International Inc.

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Common Gmc E4500 problems

The GMC E4500 is a popular heavy-duty vehicle, but like any other vehicle, it can have certain common problems. Based on the search results, one common problem with the GMC E4500 is intermittent cranking and no-start issues.

According to a post on the Bob Is The Oil Guy forum, a 2012 GMC E4500 owner reported experiencing intermittent cranking and no-start issues during a long trip. The owner mentioned that the fuel pump relay didn't energize, and the vehicle was intermittently starting after banging on the tank, pulling and reinserting the fuses, and switching keys. The owner also reported a loss of power, a drop in fuel efficiency, and stalling issues. The dealer's diagnosis was that the problem could be one of a dozen things, many of which would cost $800 a pop, and they suggested driving the vehicle until it fails completely.

Another common problem with the GMC E4500 is related to windshield wiper issues. According to a catalog from Alliance Truck Parts, the GMC E4500, along with other heavy-duty vehicles, may experience windshield wiper problems such as wiper blade wear, wiper motor failure, and wiper transmission failure.

In addition, the 1998/1999 MCI E4500, which is similar to the GMC E4500, may have an engine issue. According to a post on the Skoolie.net forum, the 1998/1999 MCI E4500 may have a Detroit engine, but the specific engine model is not mentioned in the listing.

Lastly, a 2014 Chev express 4500 owner reported experiencing a no-start and no-crank issue with a PK3 light on the dashboard. The owner mentioned that everything works except power windows, and there is no fire to the fuel pump. This problem may be related to the starter, charging system, or fuel system.

In conclusion, the GMC E4500 may experience intermittent cranking and no-start issues, windshield wiper problems, and engine issues. These problems may require professional diagnosis and repair, and it is recommended to consult with a certified mechanic for further assistance.

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Percentage distribution of complaints by Gmc E4500 years

We have researched Gmc problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Gmc E4500 cars and compiled the top 1 most problematic Gmc E4500 model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Gmc E4500 model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Gmc E4500 years

We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:

Gmc E4500 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Gmc E4500 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

  • Engine and engine cooling problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Gmc E4500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

The NHTSA has received 1 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Gmc E4500 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Gmc E4500 vehicles.

List of Gmc E4500 complaints

Gmc E4500 1967
  • Date Of Incident: 1998-10-12
  • Date Complaint: 1998-10-21
  • VIN: 1FDLE40F8VH
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: INTERMITTENT STALLING.

Recalls Gmc E4500

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the Gmc E4500.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

  • Model: Gmc E4500 1967
  • Report Received Date: 1969-04-08
  • Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
  • Model: Gmc E4500 1967
  • Report Received Date: 1967-10-18
  • Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
  • Model: Gmc E4500 1967
  • Report Received Date: 1967-10-09
  • Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

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