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2004 GMC Topkick Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
31,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 GMC Topkick (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 GMC Topkick. The part named most often is steering, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and fuel system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 31,000 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 430 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 70 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Steering: “Drags links failing prematurely on Gmc topkicks. First found at 31,000 miles. Checked the rest of the fleet and found 3 others failed. Since then we have had failures in as little as 6300 miles. Brand new just put in service. These are 2004/2005 and 2006 Gmc. Parts were replaced under warranty. Warranty refused on the second go around. (so far) dealer is investigating. Failure would mean loss of steering control. Death and injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #10166804, filed 2006-08, 31,000 miles

Electrical system: “- the contact stated that while driving on 1/10/07 under good road conditions, and at 80 MPH the vehicle lost power. The contact stated the power loss lasted about 2 seconds and the vehicle came back on. The vehicle slowed to approximate 78 MPH. The contact stated that all of the gauge lights came on, but the odometer and speedometer were not visible during the loss of power. The engine did not lose power completely. The contact was on a delivery run, and was told by ll johnson distribution to call the hot line and report this incident.”

NHTSA complaint #10178351, filed 2007-01, 69,170 miles

Fuel system: “Dt: the contact stated there was a puddle on the driveway beneath the vehicle. He took vehicle to the dealership, and they replaced the auxiliary fuel tank. The problem recurred, and the vehicle is currently at the dealership to be repaired again. The fule hose was leaking and the fuel tank was leaking.”

NHTSA complaint #10141747, filed 2005-11, 6,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 31,000 and 31,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 31,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2005200632007
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2004 GMC Topkick → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 430 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 430 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Topkick

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2004531,0005———Not enough data

All GMC Topkick model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 GMC Topkick have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 GMC Topkick as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 GMC Topkick is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2004 GMC Topkick been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2004 GMC Topkick reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 31,000 miles and the middle half falls between 31,000 and 31,000 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.