Recall Register

2003 GMC Topkick: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2003 GMC Topkick. The newest campaign is 07V469000. NHTSA received the report on 4 Oct 2007. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 07V469000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect for certain date codes and verify the mileage on steering gears and replace gears as necessary. The recall began on october 25, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463; or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
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Recall campaigns

4 campaigns, newest first. 3,670,175 units in total.

  • 07V469000Steering
  • 05V288000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Fluid
  • 04V129000Structure / Body / Tailgate / Hinge and Attachments
  • 02V267000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

  1. 07V469000Received . 990 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain medium duty trucks equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, the steering gear may have been produced incorrectly. A steering gear with this condition may produce the feeling of hitting a curb and a cracking or pinging sound when the steering wheel is turned.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The steering wheel position may be off-center and increased effort may be required when turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect for certain date codes and verify the mileage on steering gears and replace gears as necessary. The recall began on october 25, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463; or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

    Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 07220. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 05V288000Received . 6,698 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Fluid

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain 2003-2005 model year 4500/5500 series chevrolet kodiak, school bus chassis, and GMC topkick vehicles; and 2003-2004 model year GMC school bus chassis vehicles equipped with an 8.1l engine and hydromax brake system. The power steering hose may come into contact with a portion of the intermediate steering shaft. A hole could be worn in the hose and a loss of hydraulic fluid would occur.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If there is sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear a noise from the power steering pump, the brake warning light and warning tone will activate. Increased effort may be required for steering and braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Gm will notify its customers and dealers will reroute the power steering hose. If the steel braiding of the hose is exposed, dealers are to replace the hose free of charge. The recall began on july 12, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 800-630-2438 or GMC at 866-996-9463.

    Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05051. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 04V129000Received . 3,662,211 units.

    Structure / Body / Tailgate / Hinge and Attachments

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. On vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. Additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if the support cables fracture.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the cables. Interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. The recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.mygmlink.com, and enter your vehicle identification number.

    Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 04007. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 02V267000Received . 276 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain medium duty trucks equipped with the optional caterpillar diesel engine (lg5) option were built with a misrouted battery cable that could come in contact with the exhaust pipe. The conduit and the nylon cable coating could degrade to the point where the copper wire strands of the cable are exposed.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the cable strands contacted the exhaust pipe a short circuit could cause the battery cable coatings to ignite and possibly lead to an engine compartment fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the battery cable for proper routing and reroute the cable if necessary. Owner notification began october 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

    Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 02040. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19931
  2. 19940
  3. 19950
  4. 19961
  5. 19990
  6. 20034
  7. 20045
  8. 20053
  9. 20064
  10. 20075
  11. 20081
  12. 20091

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2003 GMC Topkick: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/gmc/topkick/2003/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2003 GMC Topkick?
3,670,175 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the GMC Topkick have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the GMC Topkick, model years 1993 to 2009. 4 of them name the 2003 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 GMC Topkick open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.