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GMC Topkick problems by year

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the GMC Topkick since 1993, and 16 recalls have been issued. The 2004 model year has 5 complaints, more than any other year, led by steering and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
15
Recalls
16
Worst year
2004
Model years
1993-2007

GMC Topkick years to avoid

No model year of the GMC Topkick stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best GMC Topkick years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

GMC Topkick complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19931994199519961999200420052007

How we calculate this

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Most common GMC Topkick problems

All model years combined.

  • Steering
    4
  • Engine
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Airbags
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

GMC Topkick problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2007-2Electrical50
2005-1Airbags30
2004-5Steering50
1999-1Acceleration00
1996-2Steering10
1995-2Brakes00
1994-1Engine00
1993-1Seat belts10

Recalls 16

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Questions about the GMC Topkick

What years of the GMC Topkick should you avoid?

No single model year of the GMC Topkick has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used GMC Topkick?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the GMC Topkick?

Steering, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by engine (2) and electrical (2).

How many recalls does the GMC Topkick have?

16 recalls between 1993 and 2007. The 2007 model year has the most, with 5.

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