2004 GMC Topkick Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2004 GMC Topkick, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The contact stated upon inspection, the vehicle's drag links were worn out to the point of falling off. The contact expressed that steering would be completely lost if the drag links fell off. The dealer was contacted numerous times and determined that there was no problem with the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10166854, filed 2006-08, 31,000 miles“The contact stated upon inspection, the vehicle's drag links were worn out to the point of falling off. The contact expressed that steering would be completely lost if the drag links fell off. The dealer was contacted numerous times and determined that there was no problem with the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10166857, filed 2006-08Related recalls
- 07V469000Oct 4, 2007On certain medium duty trucks equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, the steering gear may have been produced incorrectly. A steering gear with this…Covers: GMC Topkick 2003–2007, Chevrolet Kodiak 2003–2007
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Topkick
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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