1996 Chevrolet Kodiak Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When filling up the tank swelled up around the step, and eased the cap off. Alot of pressure blew the cap off, diesel would not go back in, repair shop drilled two holes into the cap, dealer cannot du”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 17, 1998 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Chevrolet Kodiak model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Kodiak model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Chevrolet Kodiak | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Kodiak | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Kodiak | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Kodiak | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Kodiak | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak | 5 | 5 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak | 5 | 2 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak | 5 | 10 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Kodiak | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak
How do I know if my 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V120000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- 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.