Chevrolet Kodiak Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls and 27 owner complaints across 11 model years of the Chevrolet Kodiak (1993–2008). The most-complained-about year is 2007.
Pick your Chevrolet Kodiak model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet Kodiak | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak | 5 | 10 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak | 5 | 2 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Kodiak | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Kodiak | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Kodiak | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Kodiak | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Kodiak | 1 | 1 |
What Chevrolet Kodiak owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. The 2007 model year has the most, with 10.
All Chevrolet Kodiak recalls (17)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Chevrolet Kodiak, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Compressor (service brakes)
GM is recalling 1,880 model year 2007 chevrolet kodiak and t-series, GMC topkick and t-series, and isuzu f-series and h-series passenger vehicles equipped with 7.8l diesel engine. The air compressor in some of these vehicles may not build enough air pressure to support the air brake system. If this condition were to occur while the…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the air compressor for its ability to build air pressure, and either modify the air compressor by elimination of the suppression valve or replace the air compressor assembly free of charge. The…
Model years: 2007
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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…
Model years: 2008
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Steering
On certain medium duty trucks equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, the steering gear may have been produced incorrectly. A steering gear with this condition may produce the feeling of hitting a curb and a cracking or pinging sound when the steering wheel is turned.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for certain date codes and verify the mileage on steering gears and replace gears as necessary. The recall began on october 25, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at…
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Parking brake
On certain straight towing or non-towing trucks equipped with bendix air brakes, the air brake park control valve may develop either an internal air leak or an air restriction. The park brake may not release or may release only partially.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the external check valve on the air brake park control valve if the inspection determines the external check valve is damaged, the air brake park control valve will be replaced and may…
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Compressor (service brakes)
On certain medium duty conventional and tilt cab trucks equipped with 7.8l diesel engines and air brakes, the air compressor may not build enough air pressure to support the air brake system.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air compressor head. The recall began on may 23, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Model years: 2007
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Axle assembly (power train)
On certain trucks, the rear drive axle housing was manufactured with steel below the specified thickness and, as a result, it could develop a crack.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the axle free of charge. The recall began on april 12, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Model years: 2007
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Service brakes, air
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." an internal control and check valve within the air brake application valve assembly was configured improperly, preventing air from flowing through the brake system as designed. In the event of an emergency stop, the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air brake application valve assembly on c-series or reroute the air brake lines on t-series free of charge. The recall began on september 20, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at…
Model years: 2006
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC trucks at 1-866-996-9463.
Model years: 2006
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Air (parking brake)
Certain medium duty trucks equipped sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. If the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after operator pulls the dash valve button.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Model years: 2006
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Fluid (service brakes)
Certain 2003-2005 model year 4500/5500 series chevrolet kodiak, school bus chassis, and GMC topkick vehicles; and 2003-2004 model year GMC school bus chassis vehicles equipped with an 8.1l engine and hydromax brake system. The power steering hose may come into contact with a portion of the intermediate steering shaft. A hole could be…
Remedy: GM will notify its customers and dealers will reroute the power steering hose. If the steel braiding of the hose is exposed, dealers are to replace the hose free of charge. The recall began on july 12, 2005. Owners may…
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Service brakes, hydraulic
Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23,…
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Hinge and attachments (structure)
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cables. Interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. The recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. Owners…
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Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
On certain trucks, the switch retainer holding the brake booster push rod and the brake pedal together could be missing.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a new retainer if missing. Owner notification began march 5, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
Model years: 2004
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Cables (electrical system)
Certain medium duty trucks equipped with the optional caterpillar diesel engine (lg5) option were built with a misrouted battery cable that could come in contact with the exhaust pipe. The conduit and the nylon cable coating could degrade to the point where the copper wire strands of the cable are exposed.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the battery cable for proper routing and reroute the cable if necessary. Owner notification began october 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…
Model years: 2003
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Conventional (parking brake)
The auto-apply park brake (manual or auto application) does not always apply. If the park brake does not apply, the "service park brake" warning light will illuminate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking brake solenoid valve with one having a 12 volt coil and the original valve spring.
Model years: 1996
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Back up lights (exterior lighting)
These vehicles were assembled with a transmission reverse signal switch that could leak causing loss of electrical contact when the transmission is in reverse. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the reverse signal pressure switch.
Model years: 1995
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Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
The intermediate steering shaft was assembled with loose or missing upper and lower pinch bolts which may cause separation of the shaft.
Remedy: Dealers will properly torque loose pinch bolts and install pinch bolts where necessary.
Model years: 1993
Other Chevrolet models
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- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.