2005 GMC TOPKICK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 GMC TOPKICK
The 2005 GMC TOPKICK has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 GMC TOPKICK
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 GMC TOPKICK, potentially affecting up to 85,099 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 05V043000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 77,411 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 GMC TOPKICK
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 GMC TOPKICK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 SERVICE CENTER WHO INTERN TURNED THE MATTER OVER TO TECH SERVICES AND THE LOCAL DEALER ALL OF WHICH STATED THEY COULD DO NOTHING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM OF THE FAILURE TO INSTALL THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. GM CUSTOMER SERVICES AND THE LOCAL DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO ASSIST IN THE RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 GMC TOPKICK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 GMC TOPKICK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 GMC TOPKICK
General Motors, LLC has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 GMC TOPKICK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
08-06-04-003D — ENGINE
New Tool Availability - EN-48974-EGR Cooler Pressure Tester Adapter Set to Diagnose Duramax Diesel Engine EGR Cooler Engine Coolant Leaks into Combustion Chamber
PIP5338 — SUSPENSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record...
040604001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VARIOUS INTERMITTENT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS - HESITATION, LACK OF POWER, ETC. *TT
050861008 — STRUCTURE:BODY
REVISED BODY MOUNT REPLACEMENT - FRONT AND BODY MOUNT REPLACEMENT - REAR. *TT
040604070 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON THE REVISED FUEL FILTER FOR THE 6.6L DURAMAX DIESEL. *TT
708 — SUSPENSION
DRIVELINE VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED. GMC TOPKICK C4500/C5500 CONVENTIONAL MODELS WITH 152 INCH WHEEL BASE (RPO EG9) *SC
3221 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CROSS DASH WIRING HARNESS PARTS RESTRICTION. *EH
3612A — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CHANGE REAR AXLE PINION ANGLE. *TT
3400 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ROUGH IDLE, FUEL KNOCK OR SMOKE WHILE DRIVING, COMBUSTION LEAK TYPE NOISE, OR A MISFIRE. 6.6 LLY INJECTOR KNOCK, HEAVY SMOKE DURING WARM UP CYCLE. *TT
3612 — SUSPENSION
VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CHANGE REAR AXLE ANGLE. CONSUMERS MAY COMMENT OF A DRIVELINE VIBRATION ON SOME VEHICLES WITH 152 INCH WHEEL BASE (RPO EG9) WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *SC
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 GMC TOPKICK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC TOPKICK
- 2003 GMC TOPKICK — 0 complaints
- 2004 GMC TOPKICK — 5 complaints
- 2005 GMC TOPKICK (current)
- 2006 GMC TOPKICK — 0 complaints
- 2007 GMC TOPKICK — 2 complaints
- 2008 GMC TOPKICK — 0 complaints
- 2009 GMC TOPKICK — 0 complaints
- 2010 GMC TOPKICK — 0 complaints
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