2006 GMC TOPKICK 6500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 6500
The 2006 GMC TOPKICK 6500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 6500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 6500, potentially affecting up to 38,439 vehicles.
Recall 06V289000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 38,439 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
Consequence: IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 6500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 6500.
Safety Rating for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 6500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 6500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 6500
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 6500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
3317 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HARD START / NO START OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING. *TT UPDATED 7/13/09. *PE
060522005 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MASTER CYLINDER DIAGNOSTICS, HYDRA MAX SYSTEM. *KB
4168 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTICS FOR DTC'S C0035-C0052. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 6500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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