GMC Topkick Problems by Year
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file for the GMC Topkick, across 10 model years (1995–2009). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
GMC Topkick years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Topkick model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 Topkick: 5 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2007 Topkick: 2 complaints, 5 recalls
- 1996 Topkick: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1999 Topkick: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2005 Topkick: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 1995 Topkick: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common GMC Topkick problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All GMC Topkick model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Topkick | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 Topkick | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 Topkick | 2 | 5 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 Topkick | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2005 Topkick | 1 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2004 Topkick | 5 | 5 | — | Steering | |
| 2003 Topkick | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 1999 Topkick | 1 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 1996 Topkick | 2 | 1 | — | Steering | |
| 1995 Topkick | 2 | 0 | — | Parking Brake |
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Topkick years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (5), 2007 (2), 1996 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the GMC Topkick?
Steering, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the GMC Topkick have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.