2006 GMC TOPKICK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 GMC TOPKICK
The 2006 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, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK, potentially affecting up to 13,061 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 07V385000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 9,518 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN STRAIGHT TOWING OR NON-TOWING TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX AIR BRAKES, THE AIR BRAKE PARK CONTROL VALVE MAY DEVELOP EITHER AN INTERNAL AIR LEAK OR AN AIR RESTRICTION. THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT RELEASE OR MAY RELEASE ONLY PARTIALLY.
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS ON AN UNEVEN SURFACE, THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CONDITION DOES NOT AFFECT NORMAL SERVICE BRAKING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE EXTERNAL CHECK VALVE ON THE AIR BRAKE PARK CONTROL VALVE IF THE INSPECTION DETERMINES THE EXTERNAL CHECK VALVE IS DAMAGED, THE AIR BRAKE PARK CONTROL VALVE WILL BE REPLACED AND MAY REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT...
View full details →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
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK.
Safety Rating for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 GMC TOPKICK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 GMC TOPKICK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP4436C — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an engine noise, low oil pressure, over-speed condition, or abnormal oil sludge build up in the crankcase. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnosis for the DTCs found. If an excessive amount of sludge is found in...
02-06-01-022O — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
This informational bulletin explains possible normal diesel engine noises.
PIP4379K — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0701, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0736, P0751, P0756, P0761, P0776, P0843, P0848, P0873, P0877, P0894 or P2723....
13-08-116-001A — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This technical bulletin provides a procedure on aftermarket ALSL or DLC devices causing multiple issues due to suspected tampering.
SB-08-06-04-029B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
GENERAL MOTORS: LBZ, LLY, LMM MIL/SES LIGHT N DTC P0087-FUEL RAIL PRESSURE (FRP) TOO LOW, LACK OF PERFORMANCE, NO POWER, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, NO START (DIAGNOSE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS). *PE UPDATED 3/1/10. *PE
020310005 — SUSPENSION
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR STEERING WHEEL SHAKE / VIBRATION (OSCILLATION) CONCERNS FOR C4500-C5500 CONVENTIONAL CABS. *TT UPDATED 03-19-07. *KB UPDATED 2/25/08. *NJ
070604002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REDUCED ENGINE POWER, SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DTC'S P0107 OR P0108 SET DUE TO MAP SENSOR DISCONNECTION (REPLACE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY AND RECONNECT MAP SENSOR CONNECTOR). *KB
06522 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE GLOW PLUG SYSTEM CONCERN - REPROGRAM GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE. *TT
3744 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DURAMAX HEAD GASKET AND TORQUE SPECIFICATION CHANGE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 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 — 1 complaint
- 2006 GMC TOPKICK (current)
- 2007 GMC TOPKICK — 2 complaints
- 2008 GMC TOPKICK — 0 complaints
- 2009 GMC TOPKICK — 0 complaints
- 2010 GMC TOPKICK — 0 complaints
- 2011 GMC TOPKICK — 0 complaints
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