1996 GMC Topkick Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Topkick years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 GMC Topkick. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Topkick model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 GMC Topkick problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 GMC Topkick recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Parking brake:conventional
Problem: 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.
Risk: The driver may not notice the warning light and exits the vehicle. The vehicle could roll away increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will replace the parking brake solenoid valve with one having a 12 volt coil and the original valve spring.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1996 GMC TOPKICK N/A EQUIPPED WITH GEO TIRE LINE G300, SIZE 11R22.5, SERIAL NUMBER [redacted], DOT QUBETCI1411. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL WORE PREMATURELY THE SIDE WALL WAS FOUND SPLIT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE…
This problem has happenned to another vehicle in my fleet that was covered under the 2 yr/200,000 mile warranty. Unfortunately, this truck isnt driven as hard and has exceeded the time limit on the warranty, however, the mileage is comparable with the other failure. I would think there would be…
Other GMC Topkick years
← 1995 Topkick · 1999 Topkick →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Topkick | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Topkick | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Topkick | 2 | 5 |
| 2006 Topkick | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 Topkick | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Topkick | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 Topkick | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 Topkick | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Topkick | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 GMC Topkick?
Owners most often report steering, tires problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 GMC Topkick?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 GMC Topkick a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Topkick model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.