Campaigns on record across the GMC Topkick-C6 (1985–2002), from Transport Canada and, tagged NHTSA, the United States. Pick a model year for the Canadian listing, and check your VIN with GMC to confirm which apply.
Certain vehicles equipped with the 8.1L engine may have a condition where the fuel filter to component box mounting bolts are reversed. With the bolts reversed the threaded bolt end is orientated towards the front wall of the left hand fuel tank. In the event of a frontal collision the bolt could pierce the tank, resulting in fuel leakage which could result in a fire. Correction : Dealers will correctly install the bolts.
2002121 · 18 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 2002 gmc topkick c6 recalls
Certain heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-DL model ball sockets and manufactured by TRW. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links.
2001140 · 263 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 2000 gmc topkick c6 recalls
On certainve vehicles, transmission fluid may leak from a heat degraded transmission fluid cooler hose onto the exhaust system on the passenger's side. If this were to occur, a fire could result. Correction: Dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler inlet hose and outlet hose designed with a heat sleeve and ensure adequate clearance to the exhaust system take down pipe. The right hand exhaust manifold seal will be inspected for leakage and replaced if necessary.
2000182 · 602 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 2000 gmc topkick c6 recalls
On certainve vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, he transmission shift cable may have an timproperly crimped end rod(s). A below specification crimp load on an end rod could, over time, allow the shift cable to be pulled out of the end rod. This would result in the driver losing the ability to change gears and the transmission would remain in the last gear selected prior to the detachment and the gear selector may not indicate the proper gear. With a detached transmission shift cable, the vehicle may move in a direction not anticipated by the driver, and a crash could occur without prior warning. Correction: A new shift cable will be installed on affected vehicles.
1999222 · 16 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1999 gmc topkick c6 recalls
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE CONTROL ELECTRICAL HARNESS CHAFING. THIS MAY CAUSE GROUNDING OF THE HARNESS (WHICH PROVIDES POWER TO THE FRONT BRAKE MODULATOR VALVES) AND A SHUT OFF OF THE ABS FEATURE WITH THE FOUNDATION BRAKES STILL FUNCTIONING. HOWEVER, OTHER WIRES IN THE HARNESS WHEN GROUNDED, WILL RESULT IN NO AIR REACHING ONE OR BOTH OF THE FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS. RESULTING REDUCTION OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND A CRASH. IN EITHER INSTANCE, ELECTRICAL GROUNDING WILL CAUSE A DASH PANEL WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CHAFING AND PROPER ROUTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY.
1998151 · 25 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1998 gmc topkick c6 recalls
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING EQUIPMENT. VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A TRANSMISSION REVERSE SIGNAL SWITCH THAT COULD LEAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CONTACT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN REVERSE. THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE BACKUP WARNING SYSTEM (LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE ALARM) FROM OPERATING PROPERLY. CORRECTION: REVERSE SIGNAL PRESSURE SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED.
1995141 · 104 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1995 gmc topkick c6 recalls
THE NATIONAL SEATING AIR SUSPENSION BUCKET SEATS ON THESE TRUCKS MAY HAVE AN INCOMPLETE LEFT SIDE SEAT BACK FRAME EXTENDER ARM WELD ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND/OR THE PASSENGER SEAT. THIS CONDITION DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S. 207 - ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. CORRECTION: SEAT BACK EXTENDER ARMS WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF A WELD IS MISSING ON EITHER OR BOTH THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT ASSEMBLIES, THE AFFECTED SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY(IES) WILL BE REPLACED.
1995041 · 230 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1995 gmc topkick c6 recalls
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH LOOSE OR MISSING INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FASTENERS. IF THE FASTENERS ARE MISSING, THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT CAN SEPARATE RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL PROPERLY TORQUE OR INSTALL, IF NECESSARY, THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLT.
1994020 · 418 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1993 gmc topkick c6 recalls
On certain vehicles, fuel return hoses improperly connected between the switching valve and the fuel tank sending units may cause overflow and leakage of fuel,creating the possibility of a fire.
1985098 · 134 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1985 gmc topkick c6 recalls
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