2007 GMC Topkick Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2007 GMC Topkick, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2007 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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Compressor (service brakes)
GM is recalling 1,880 model year 2007 chevrolet kodiak and t-series, GMC topkick and t-series, and isuzu f-series and h-series passenger vehicles equipped with 7.8l diesel engine. The air compressor in some of these vehicles may not build enough air pressure to support the air brake system. If this condition were to occur while the…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the air compressor for its ability to build air pressure, and either modify the air compressor by elimination of the suppression valve or replace the air compressor assembly free of charge. The…
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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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Parking brake
On certain straight towing or non-towing trucks equipped with bendix air brakes, the air brake park control valve may develop either an internal air leak or an air restriction. The park brake may not release or may release only partially.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the external check valve on the air brake park control valve if the inspection determines the external check valve is damaged, the air brake park control valve will be replaced and may…
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Compressor (service brakes)
On certain medium duty conventional and tilt cab trucks equipped with 7.8l diesel engines and air brakes, the air compressor may not build enough air pressure to support the air brake system.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air compressor head. The recall began on may 23, 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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Axle assembly (power train)
On certain trucks, the rear drive axle housing was manufactured with steel below the specified thickness and, as a result, it could develop a crack.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the axle free of charge. The recall began on april 12, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2007 GMC Topkick have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,302 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 GMC topkick. The contact stated that there was a wiring error related to the upfitter. While the body was being placed on the vehicle, they clipped the wiring that was suppl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 27, 2009 · Electrical system
“4500 topkick has had numerous failures that cause the engine to derate and the vehicle will only run 20 MPH which is a hazard to traffic. It has been returned to the dealer several times only to have”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 8, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling
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 2007 GMC Topkick
How do I know if my 2007 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2007 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 07V154000).
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.