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2012 GM G4500

1 recalls — 3 complaints — 10 TSBs

15V213000 Apr 10, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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... Read more
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.
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.
835 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Trans-Air Manufacturing Corp.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
STEERING1
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 3, 2025
Incident date: Jul 2, 2025
Three times while driving at 50-60 miles per hour vehicle had total engine shut down. This occurred after driving approximately 2 hours. Coasted to the side of the road turned key off and waited 5 minutes or so and engine restarted. The third times happened around 10 miles or 15 minutes later and... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 3, 2025
Incident date: Jul 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA ID Number: 10247553 (Steering, Structure, Electrical System), and the vehicle intermittently failed to start. While driving at various speeds and while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle jerked and shut o... Read more
STEERING Jul 3, 2025
Incident date: Jul 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA ID Number: 10247553 (Steering, Structure, Electrical System), and the vehicle intermittently failed to start. While driving at various speeds and while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle jerked and shut o... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 GM G4500

10 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
200000 WHEELS2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
020000 SUSPENSION1
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
190000 TIRES1
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
04-00-89-015Z Apr 19, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration a?? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
090089002R Apr 30, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer.
090089002R Apr 30, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer.
120310001B Jul 1, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip
120310001B Jul 1, 2014
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip
120310001B Jul 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip
120310002 Dec 1, 2012
190000 TIRES
Proper Wheel Installation and Wheel Torque Techniques
120310002 Dec 1, 2012
200000 WHEELS
Proper Wheel Installation and Wheel Torque Techniques
120310002 Dec 1, 2012
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Proper Wheel Installation and Wheel Torque Techniques
120310002 Dec 1, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Proper Wheel Installation and Wheel Torque Techniques

GM G4500 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GM G4500 across all model years (2006–2014).

9 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GM G4500 — Year by Year

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