2005 GMC Topkick Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Topkick years
- Not enough data 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Topkick. That ranks 5th out of 10 Topkick model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 17,848 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | 17,848 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 GMC Topkick recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering
Problem: 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.
Risk: The steering wheel position may be off-center and increased effort may be required when turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for certain date codes and verify the mileage on steering gears and replace gears as necessary. The recall began on october 25, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Problem: Certain 2003-2005 model year 4500/5500 series chevrolet kodiak, school bus chassis, and gmc topkick vehicles; and 2003-2004 model year gmc school bus chassis vehicles equipped with an 8.1l engine and hydromax brake system. The power steering hose may come into contact with a portion of the intermediate steering shaft. A hole could be worn in the hose and a loss of hydraulic fluid would occur.
Risk: If there is sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear a noise from the power steering pump, the brake warning light and warning tone will activate. Increased effort may be required for steering and braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify its customers and dealers will reroute the power steering hose. If the steel braiding of the hose is exposed, dealers are to replace the hose free of charge. The recall began on july 12, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 800-630-2438 or gmc at 866-996-9463.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.
Risk: If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. The presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493.
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.
1. On or about 9/2009 it was discovered our 2005 gm truck series tc4c042 was constructed at the gm factory without an air bag. It was discovered by a 3rd party repair shop, and confirmed by a local gm dealer who printed the build report. 2.na 3. After an exhaustive amount of phone calls to the gm…
Other GMC Topkick years
← 2004 Topkick · 2006 Topkick →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Topkick | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Topkick | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Topkick | 2 | 5 |
| 2006 Topkick | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Topkick | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 Topkick | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 Topkick | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Topkick | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Topkick | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Topkick?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC Topkick?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.