2003 GMC TOPKICK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 GMC TOPKICK
The 2003 GMC TOPKICK has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID, STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2003 GMC TOPKICK
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2003 GMC TOPKICK, potentially affecting up to 3,670,175 vehicles.
Recall 07V469000 — STEERING
| 990 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION MAY BE OFF-CENTER AND INCREASED EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED WHEN TURNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 05V288000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
| 6,698 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 04V129000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 3,662,211 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER.
Consequence: ANYONE SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED COULD BE INJURED BY FALLING FROM THE TAILGATE. ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BUMPER REMOVED, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP EVEN LOWER. ADDITIONALLY, IF THERE IS CARGO ON THE TAILGATE THE CARGO MAY FALL OFF IF THE SUPPORT CABLES FRACTURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 20004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT...
View full details →Recall 02V267000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 276 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINE (LG5) OPTION WERE BUILT WITH A MISROUTED BATTERY CABLE THAT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE CONDUIT AND THE NYLON CABLE COATING COULD DEGRADE TO THE POINT WHERE THE COPPER WIRE STRANDS OF THE CABLE ARE EXPOSED.
Consequence: IF THE CABLE STRANDS CONTACTED THE EXHAUST PIPE A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE THE BATTERY CABLE COATINGS TO IGNITE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLE FOR PROPER ROUTING AND REROUTE THE CABLE IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 GMC TOPKICK
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 GMC TOPKICK.
Safety Rating for the 2003 GMC TOPKICK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 GMC TOPKICK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 GMC TOPKICK
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 GMC TOPKICK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
140604005 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Duramax® Diesel Glow Plugs Difficult to Install Due to Carbon Buildup - New Glow Plug Bore Reamer Available
030849019 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DIAGNOSTIC RECOMMENDATIONS/INSTRUCTIONS FOR INOPERATIVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) GAUGES AND RADIO. *TT
1531156 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
PARTS SHOWING NO STOCK OR NOT AVAILABLE. *MJ
3038 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PROGRAMMING PTO PARAMETERS. *TT
3061 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYS EMPTY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1172 OR P2639. *TT
030604050 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
REVISED FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS - HIGH PRESSURE SIDE. 2003-2004 CHEVROLET KODIAK AND GMC TOPKICK. *TT
030604052 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED FUEL INJECTOR BALANCE TEST WITH TECH 2 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION). 2003-2004 CHEVROLET KODIAK AND GMC TOPKICK. *TT
030603008 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AVOIDING OIL LEVEL SENSOR HARNESS DAMAGE DURING LOWER OIL PAN INSTALLATION. *TT
030731001A — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
LOW CLUTCH PEDAL RESERVE, POOR CLUTCH PEDAL FEEL, TRANSMISSION DIFFICULT TO SHIFT. C4500-C8500 SERIES. *TT
030403 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
FROZEN WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES DURING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT *JB
Showing 10 of 14 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 GMC TOPKICK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC TOPKICK
- 1999 GMC TOPKICK — 2 complaints
- 2003 GMC TOPKICK (current)
- 2004 GMC TOPKICK — 5 complaints
- 2005 GMC TOPKICK — 1 complaint
- 2006 GMC TOPKICK — 0 complaints
- 2007 GMC TOPKICK — 2 complaints
- 2008 GMC TOPKICK — 0 complaints
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