1995 GMC TOPKICK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 GMC TOPKICK
The 1995 GMC TOPKICK has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Parking Brake (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1995 GMC TOPKICK
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1995 GMC TOPKICK, potentially affecting up to 5,220 vehicles.
Recall 96I005000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
| 5,220 vehicles affected
Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBY CAN RUPTURE.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF SUFFICIENT TRANSMISSION FLUID TO CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO STOP TRANSMITTING POWER TO THE REAR WHEELS AND COULD ALSO CAUSE SEVERE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSES WITH PARTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 GMC TOPKICK
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 GMC TOPKICK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 GMC TOPKICK. WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE CONTACT SET THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE BUT IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD EITHER SET ITSELF OR NOT RELEASE UPON DISENGAGEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS WATER ACCUMULATION IN THE PARKING BREAK FLUID, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE UNIT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
CLUTCHES KEEP FAILING ,ONLY LAST ABOUT 6 MONTHS, CAUSE IS UNKNOWN .PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1995 GMC TOPKICK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 GMC TOPKICK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 GMC TOPKICK
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 GMC TOPKICK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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