2004 Gmc Topkick problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering:linkages (2) · Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection (1) · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (472)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Showing the 6 most recent of 472 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2007-01-10 · Electrical System · 69,170 mi“tl* - the contact stated that while driving on 1/10/07 under good road conditions, and at 80 mph the vehicle lost power. the contact stated the power loss lasted about 2 seconds and the vehicle came back on. the vehicle slowed to approximate 78 mph. the contact stated that all of the gauge lights came on, but the odometer and speedometer wer…”
2006-08-29 · Steering:linkages · 31,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated upon inspection, the vehicle's drag links were worn out to the point of falling off. the contact expressed that steering would be completely lost if the drag links fell off. the dealer was contacted numerous times and determined that there was no problem with the vehicle. the manufacturer was not contacted. …”
2006-08-28 · Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection · 31,000 mi“drags links failing prematurely on gmc topkicks. first found at 31,000 miles. checked the rest of the fleet and found 3 others failed. since then we have had failures in as little as 6300 miles. brand new just put in service. these are 2004/2005 and 2006 gmc. parts were replaced under warranty. warranty refused on the second go around. (so far) d…”
2005-11-04 · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly · 6,500 mi“dt: the contact stated there was a puddle on the driveway beneath the vehicle. he took vehicle to the dealership, and they replaced the auxiliary fuel tank. the problem recurred, and the vehicle is currently at the dealership to be repaired again. *ak the fule hose was leaking and the fuel tank was leaking. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.