J8DC4B148470070282004 GMC W4Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
2004 GMC W4 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.
Executive Summary
2004 GMC W4
2004 GMC W4 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- GMC
- Model
- W4
- Year
- 2004
- Trim / Series
- Med Tilt 67.9 BBC
- Body Style
- Truck
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
- Drive Type
- 4x2
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Engine
- 4-cyl 4.75L
- Manufacturer
- ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN
- Assembly
- FUJISAWA, KANAGAWA, JAPAN
- GVWR
- Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg)
Assembly Plant Quality
Plant: FUJISAWA, KANAGAWA
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
✓ No high-risk recall components found
NHTSA Safety Recalls
CLEARLegal & Regulatory Actions
Known class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $33,114 (~$552/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Tailored for the 2004 GMC W4 — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
Recall Probability Forecast
Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.
Maintenance Schedule
OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
Insurance Cost Estimate
Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
Market & Background Signals
Theft risk, fleet history, dealer patterns, and emissions compliance
Pre-2007 diesel vehicles are banned or heavily restricted in 12 CARB-compliance states. Verify registrability in your state before purchase.
Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty History
Federal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations
GMC has been fined $35M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Delayed ignition switch recall.
State-Specific Legal Protections
What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state
Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.
Complete Data Table
All decoded fields in a single flattened view
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | J8DC4B14847007028 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | W4 |
| Trim | Med Tilt 67.9 BBC |
| Series | 4500 Medium Duty |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Truck |
| Drive Type | 4x2 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement (L) | 4.75 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN |
| Assembly City | FUJISAWA |
| Assembly Country | JAPAN |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | J8D |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 8 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | 4 |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | 7 |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 007028 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 0 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 0 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 11/1/2026, 4:45:30 AM.