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1996 GMC TOPKICK

1 recalls, 2 complaints - 4 TSBs

96V120000 Jul 1, 1996
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Defect Description
THE AUTO-APPLY PARK BRAKE (MANUAL OR AUTO APPLICATION) DOES NOT ALWAYS APPLY. IF THE PARK BRAKE DOES NOT APPLY, THE "SERVICE PARK BRAKE" WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE.
Consequence
THE DRIVER MAY NOT NOTICE THE WARNING LIGHT AND EXITS THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE WITH ONE HAVING A 12 VOLT COIL AND THE ORIGINAL VALVE SPRING.
456 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM1
TIRES1
TIRES Jun 10, 2014
Incident date: May 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1996 GMC TOPKICK N/A EQUIPPED WITH GEO TIRE LINE G300, SIZE 11R22.5, SERIAL NUMBER 10408B02016, DOT QUBETCI1411. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL WORE PREMATURELY THE SIDE WALL WAS FOUND SPLIT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Mar 10, 1999
Incident date: Mar 10, 1999
THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENNED TO ANOTHER VEHICLE IN MY FLEET THAT WAS COVERED UNDER THE 2 YR/200,000 MILE WARRANTY. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS TRUCK ISNT DRIVEN AS HARD AND HAS EXCEEDED THE TIME LIMIT ON THE WARRANTY, HOWEVER, THE MILEAGE IS COMPARABLE WITH THE OTHER FAILURE. I WOULD THINK THERE WOULD BE OTHE... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 GMC TOPKICK

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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

GMC TOPKICK - Year by Year

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1996 (current) 1 2
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1994 0 1 View
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