There have been 15 safety recalls for the GMC Topkick. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the GMC Topkick.
The driver may not notice the warning light and exits the vehicle. The vehicle could roll away increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak, 1996 GMC Topkick |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL |
| Recall Summary: The auto-apply park brake (manual or auto application) does not always apply. If the park brake does not apply, the "service park brake" warning light will illuminate. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Separation of the intermediate steering shaft results in total loss of steering control and could cause an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Chevrolet B7, 1993 Chevrolet C6, 1993 Chevrolet C7, 1993 Chevrolet Kodiak, 1993 Chevrolet P6, 1993 GMC B7, 1993 GMC C6, 1993 GMC C7, 1993 GMC P6, 1993 GMC Topkick |
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Recall Summary: The intermediate steering shaft was assembled with loose or missing upper and lower pinch bolts which may cause separation of the shaft. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the driver ignores these warnings and continues to drive the vehicle, and if there was a continued loss of pressure, the rear spring parking brakes would automatically apply, preventing the truck from being driven.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2007 Chevrolet T-series, 2007 GMC T-series, 2007 GMC Topkick, 2007 Isuzu F Series, 2007 Isuzu H Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR |
| Recall Summary: Gm is recalling 1,880 model year 2007 Chevrolet kodiak and t-series, GMC topkick and t-series, and isuzu f-series and h-series passenger vehicles equipped with 7. 8l diesel engine. The air compressor in some of these vehicles may not build enough air pressure to support the air brake system.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2008 GMC Topkick |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Recall Summary: Gm is recalling 319 my 2008 Chevrolet kodiak and GMC topkick trucks equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The steering wheel position may be off-center and increased effort may be required when turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2003 GMC Topkick, 2004 GMC Topkick, 2005 GMC Topkick, 2006 GMC Topkick, 2007 GMC Topkick, 2005 Isuzu HXR, 2006 Isuzu HXR |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: On certain medium duty trucks equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, the steering gear may have been produced incorrectly. A steering gear with this condition may produce the feeling of hitting a curb and a cracking or pinging sound when the steering wheel is turned. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 29, 2009 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:compressor | 1,880 |
| Aug. 6, 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 319 |
| Oct. 4, 2007 | Steering | 990 |
| Aug. 28, 2007 | Parking Brake | 9,518 |
| May. 2, 2007 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:compressor | 1,896 |
| Apr. 10, 2007 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 67 |
| Aug. 16, 2006 | Air Brake | 1,369 |
| Jul. 13, 2006 | Parking Brake:conventional:air | 1,184 |
| Jun. 16, 2005 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid | 6,698 |
| Feb. 8, 2005 | Service Brakes | 77,411 |
| Mar. 17, 2004 | Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments | 3,662,211 |
| Mar. 10, 2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 2,037 |
| Oct. 1, 2002 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 276 |
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Parking Brake:conventional | 456 |
| Jan. 8, 1994 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 9,673 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2008 GMC Topkick | 1 |
| 2007 GMC Topkick | 5 |
| 2006 GMC Topkick | 4 |
| 2005 GMC Topkick | 3 |
| 2004 GMC Topkick | 5 |
| 2003 GMC Topkick | 4 |
| 1996 GMC Topkick | 1 |
| 1993 GMC Topkick | 1 |