GE Dishwasher Upper Rack Rusted or Broken? WG04A03947 Upper Basket – Fix It Fast

A rusted, bent, or structurally failed upper basket makes loading cups, glasses, and plastics unreliable and risks contaminating your dishes with rust particles. In most GE dishwashers, the upper basket is a high-wear component — once the vinyl or powder coating chips or cracks, the exposed steel wire rusts rapidly, staining dishes and eventually collapsing tines that can no longer hold items upright. When it fails, glasses tip over, spray arms get blocked, and wash results deteriorate. ⚡ One of the most common wear-out replacements in GE dishwashers. Part WG04A03947 is the OEM replacement upper basket that restores full loading capacity, proper dish positioning, and clean wash results immediately.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Your dishwasher powers on and runs a full cycle normally
• ✔ Water fills, washes, and drains correctly
• ✔ The upper spray arm is undamaged and spins freely
• ✔ The upper rack rails and rollers are intact (or being replaced at the same time)
• ✔ ONLY problem is the upper basket itself — rust, broken tines, bent frame, or peeling coating

Not sure? Send us your model number — we’ll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

• Rust stains appearing on cups, glasses, or the dishwasher tub — most common reason customers search for this part
• Vinyl or powder coating peeling or chipping off the basket wires
• Tines bent, broken, or missing — glasses and mugs won’t stand upright
• Upper basket not rolling smoothly or derailing from the tracks
• Items falling over mid-cycle and blocking the upper spray arm
• Visible rust spots spreading across the basket frame or tine rows

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this upper basket restores full dishwasher loading capacity and eliminates rust contamination immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: WG04A03947
• Type: OEM Dishwasher Upper Basket / Upper Rack Assembly
• Construction: Coated steel wire — direct-fit OEM replacement (no modification required)
• Brands: GE

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: EASY — 5 to 10 minutes. No tools required; disconnect power to the dishwasher before beginning as a precaution. Pull the old upper basket fully out along the rails and lift it free from the roller tracks. Transfer any removable tine rows, fold-down cup shelves, or accessories to the new basket, then seat WG04A03947 onto the rollers and slide it in until it stops. Confirm the basket rolls freely and levels correctly before running a test cycle.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with GDF510PGD0BB, GDF510PGD0WW, GDF510PSD0SS, GDF520PGD0BB, GDF520PGD0WW, GDF520PSD0SS, GDF540HGD0BB, GDF540HGD0WW, GDF540HSD0SS, GDF570SGF0BB, GDF570SGF0WW, GDF570SSF0SS, GDT530PGD0BB, GDT530PGD0WW, GDT530PSD0SS, GDT550HGD0BB, GDT550HGD0WW, GDT550HSD0SS, GDT580SGF0BB, GDT580SGF0WW, GDT580SSF0SS, GDT650SGF0BB, GDT650SGF0WW, GDT650SSF0SS, GDT760SGF0BB, GDT760SGF0WW, GDT760SSF0SS, plus additional GE dishwasher models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

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