2005 GMC Topkick Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 GMC Topkick, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 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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Steering
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Fluid (service brakes)
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Service brakes, hydraulic
Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23,…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 GMC Topkick have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 17,848 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1. On or about 9/2009 it was discovered our 2005 GM truck series tc4c042 was constructed at the GM factory without an air bag. It was discovered by a 3rd party repair shop, and confirmed by a local GM”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 8, 2009 · Air bags
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 2005 GMC Topkick
How do I know if my 2005 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2005 GMC Topkick; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 05V043000).
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.