2008 GMC Topkick problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2008 GMC Topkick — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other Topkick years?

Topkick NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2008 GMC Topkick have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V385000EngineAugust 6, 2008 · 319 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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 1-866-996-9463 OR OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

2008 GMC Topkick — common questions

Is the 2008 GMC Topkick reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2008 GMC Topkick have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2008 GMC Topkick. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2008 compare to other Topkick years?

Does the 2008 GMC Topkick have recalls?

2008 GMC Topkick — common questions

Is the 2008 GMC Topkick reliable?

Does the 2008 GMC Topkick have recalls?

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