1996 GMC Topkick
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 GMC Topkick. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 GMC Topkick. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
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 failure. The vehicle vin was not available. The tire failure mileage was 10,000.
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
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 other occurrences similar to mine.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 52586Diesel engine - engine low power in cold weather (replace primary fuel filter).
- 52342Clutch slipping/high pedal effort (install clutch kit).
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