2008 GMC Topkick Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 GMC Topkick. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 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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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
GM is recalling 319 my 2008 chevrolet kodiak and GMC topkick trucks equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Remedy: General motors is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 GMC Topkick. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
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 2008 GMC Topkick
How do I know if my 2008 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 2008 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 08V385000).
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.
Other GMC models
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- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
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.