Model year guide

1995 GMC topkick

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1995 GMC topkick is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1995 GMC topkick — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1995 GMC topkick at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints2

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1995 GMC topkick recalls 1

Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines NHTSA Campaign #96I005000 · 01/01/1996

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBY CAN RUPTURE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSES WITH PARTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1995 GMC topkick common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Parking Brake
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 4

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Bulletin 17-NA-073 · Equipment · Feb 2023

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

Bulletin 130089009 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2013

CLUTCH SLIPPING/HIGH PEDAL EFFORT (INSTALL CLUTCH KIT). *TW

Bulletin 667302 · Power Train · Apr 1997

DIESEL ENGINE - ENGINE LOW POWER IN COLD WEATHER (REPLACE PRIMARY FUEL FILTER). *TW

Bulletin 666307 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 1997

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TOPKICK. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

1995 GMC topkick trims & engines on record

Trims
Medium Conventional - 104 in. BBC
Engines
6.6L 6-cyl

1995 GMC topkick vehicles on record

1995 GMC topkick 1995 GMC topkick Medium Conventional - 104 in. BBC1GDM7H1J3SJ511617

Other GMC topkick model years

2006 2005

1995 GMC topkick — frequently asked questions

Does the 1995 GMC topkick have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1995 GMC topkick. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 GMC topkick?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are parking brake, power train.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.