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Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V385000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 GMC Topkick 826
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- Unknown or other
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock...
- This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer...
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Is the 2008 GMC Topkick reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2008 GMC Topkick.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 GMC Topkick?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2008 GMC Topkick have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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