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2007 GMC TopkickProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2007 GMC Topkick, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 GMC Topkick has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2007 GMC Topkick recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Supply: compressor

Recall 09V-309 · Jul 29, 2009 · 1,880 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRIVER IGNORES THESE WARNINGS AND CONTINUES TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, AND IF THERE WAS A CONTINUED LOSS OF PRESSURE, THE REAR SPRING PARKING BRAKES WOULD…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering

Recall 07V-469 · Oct 4, 2007 · 990 vehicles

Risk. THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION MAY BE OFF-CENTER AND INCREASED EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED WHEN TURNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 07V-385 · Aug 28, 2007 · 9,518 vehicles

Risk. IF THE VEHICLE IS ON AN UNEVEN SURFACE, THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: compressor

Recall 07V-190 · May 2, 2007 · 1,896 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY (BRAKES APPLIED) THE AIR BRAKES WOULD REMAIN APPLIED AND PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 07V-154 · Apr 10, 2007 · 67 vehicles

Risk. IF A CRACK DEVELOPS AND IS NOT DETECTED AND REPAIRED, THE OUTBOARD END OF THE HOUSING COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE HUB, AXLE SHAFT, OR WHEEL AND…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Topkick year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Topkick median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Topkick owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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 SUPPLIED FROM GM. THE TAIL LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING DUE TO THE CLIPPED WIRING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT…
Complaint 10256500 · Jan 27, 2009 · 5,000 miles

Own a 2007 Topkick?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.