1996 GMC Topkick Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 GMC Topkick, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 GMC Topkick
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Conventional (parking brake)
The auto-apply park brake (manual or auto application) does not always apply. If the park brake does not apply, the "service park brake" warning light will illuminate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking brake solenoid valve with one having a 12 volt coil and the original valve spring.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 GMC Topkick have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns 1996 GMC topkick n/a equipped with geo tire line g300, size 11r22.5, serial number 10408b02016, DOT qubetci1411. The contact stated the drivers side front tire sidewall wore prema”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 10, 2014 · Tires
“This problem has happenned to another vehicle in my fleet that was covered under the 2 yr/200,000 mile warranty. Unfortunately, this truck isnt driven as hard and has exceeded the time limit on the wa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 10, 1999 · Steering
Compare GMC Topkick model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Topkick model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 GMC Topkick | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 GMC Topkick | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 GMC Topkick | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 GMC Topkick | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 GMC Topkick | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 GMC Topkick | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 GMC Topkick | 5 | 5 |
| 2005 GMC Topkick | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 GMC Topkick | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 GMC Topkick | 5 | 2 |
| 2008 GMC Topkick | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 GMC Topkick | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 GMC Topkick
How do I know if my 1996 GMC Topkick has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 GMC Topkick; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V120000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.