2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500
The 2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500, potentially affecting up to 2,553 vehicles.
Recall 06V311000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 1,369 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY STOP, THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE INCREASED.
Consequence: IF STOPPING DISTANCE WAS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE ASSEMBLY ON C-SERIES OR REROUTE THE AIR BRAKE LINES ON T-SERIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND ISUZU...
View full details →Recall 06V254000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| 1,184 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 AFTER OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Consequence: THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVES AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500.
Safety Rating for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4042 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK 8500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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