There have been 2 safety recalls for the GMC Topkick 8500. 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 8500.
If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2006 Chevrolet T-series, 2006 GMC T-series, 2006 GMC Topkick, 2006 GMC Topkick 8500, 2006 Isuzu F Series, 2006 Isuzu H Series, 2006 Isuzu HVR |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems. " an internal control and check valve within the air brake application valve assembly was configured improperly, preventing air from flowing through the brake system as designed.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Chevrolet C7500, 2006 Chevrolet C8500, 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2006 Chevrolet T-series, 2006 GMC T-series, 2006 GMC Topkick, 2006 GMC Topkick 8500, 2006 Isuzu FTR, 2006 Isuzu FXR |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR |
| Recall Summary: Certain medium duty trucks equipped sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. If the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 16, 2006 | Air Brake | 1,369 |
| Jul. 13, 2006 | Parking Brake:conventional:air | 1,184 |