1993 GMC TOPKICK
2 recalls, 1 complaints - 2 TSBs
95E017003 Oct 2, 1995
WHEELS
Defect Description
THESE WHEELS ARE COMPOSED OF 2 PIECES - A DISC AND A RIM WHICH ARE NORMALLY WELDED TOGETHER. THESE WHEELS LACK THE SPECIFIED FILLET WELDS.
Consequence
IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, BOTH STEERING AND BRAKING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN A VEHICLECRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL.
94V028000 Jan 8, 1994
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS ASSEMBLED WITH LOOSE OR MISSING UPPER AND LOWER PINCH BOLTS WHICH MAY CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE SHAFT.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT RESULTS IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PROPERLY TORQUE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS AND INSTALL PINCH BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 4, 1997
Incident date: Jun 2, 1997
VEHICLE PARKED; GOT IN VEHICLE & WENT TO FASTEN SEAT BELT; WOULD LOCK BUT WILL NOT RELEASE FROM LOCKING MECHANISM. WORKS EVERY NOW & THEN. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED SHOULDER BELT WAS WORKING OKAY. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 GMC TOPKICK
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 1 |
667302
Apr 1, 1997
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH SLIPPING/HIGH PEDAL EFFORT (INSTALL CLUTCH KIT). *TW
666307
Mar 1, 1997
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
DIESEL ENGINE - ENGINE LOW POWER IN COLD WEATHER (REPLACE PRIMARY FUEL FILTER). *TW
GMC TOPKICK - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC TOPKICK across all model years (1993, 2009).
27
Total Recalls
16
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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