2008 GMC TOPKICK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 GMC TOPKICK
The 2008 GMC TOPKICK has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 GMC TOPKICK
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 GMC TOPKICK, potentially affecting up to 319 vehicles.
Recall 08V385000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 319 vehicles affected
Defect: GM IS RECALLING 319 MY 2008 CHEVROLET KODIAK AND GMC TOPKICK TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR (PLEASE SEE 08E042). CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP PLUG FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 GMC TOPKICK
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 GMC TOPKICK.
Safety Rating for the 2008 GMC TOPKICK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 GMC TOPKICK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 GMC TOPKICK
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 GMC TOPKICK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
02-06-01-027D — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information on higher then expected oil consumption.
10-06-05-002B — EQUIPMENT
Clean Exhaust Filter see owners manual now or cleaning exhaust filter keep driving until message is cleared displayed on DIC, DTC P2463 May be set
PIP4379M — POWER TRAIN
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....
PIP4932B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0101. Technician should follow published Service Information diagnostics for any Diagnostic Trouble Codes that are set. If during diagnosis the tech has found that the Airflow...
10126A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GM: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DUE TO KNOCK SENSOR ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8.1L V8 GAS ENGINE (L18). *JS
PIP-4483B — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
GM: THERE MAY BE A MISFIRE, ENGINE NOISE, OR A DRIVEABILITY CONCERN. THERE ARE STEPS TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *RM
PIP-4483B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GM: THERE MAY BE A MISFIRE, ENGINE NOISE, OR A DRIVEABILITY CONCERN. THERE ARE STEPS TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *RM
PIP-3504C — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
GM: THERE IS A DIESEL ENGINE HARD START WHEN HOT. STARTS FINE WHEN COLD. THERE WILL BE NO INTERNAL TROUBLE CODES. *RM
PIP-4531 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
GENERAL MOTORS: BROKEN GENERATOR MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS. A LOOSE GENERATOR BRACKET WITH BROKEN BOLTS, ITS IMPERATIVE THE PROPER BOLT IS USED FOR REASSEMBLY. ITS POSSIBLE THE RETAINING BOLTS WERE TOO LONG. *PE
PIP-4372B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
GMC: OIL LEAK AT TURBOCHARGER AIR INTAKE PIPE. INITIAL INSPECTION MA REVEAL A LEAK THAT LOOKS AS IT IS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 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 — 0 complaints
- 2007 GMC TOPKICK — 2 complaints
- 2008 GMC TOPKICK (current)
- 2009 GMC TOPKICK — 0 complaints
- 2010 GMC TOPKICK — 0 complaints
- 2011 GMC TOPKICK — 0 complaints
- 2013 GMC TOPKICK — 0 complaints
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