2008 GMC Topkick recalls and problems

The 2008 GMC Topkick has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2008 compares

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1recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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1 recall

Engine

Aug 6, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V385000 · 319 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

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 <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .

Gm recall no. 08237.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2008 vs. other GMC Topkick years

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Questions

Does the 2008 GMC Topkick have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2008 GMC Topkick, the latest from Aug 6, 2008 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 GMC Topkick?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 GMC Topkick.