2005 Chevrolet Kodiak Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 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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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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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,…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,333 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet kodiak. The contact stated that the emergency brake failed to lock when engaged. The contact also mentioned that the emergency brake would release independently.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2014 · Service brakes
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet kodiak. The contact has been experiencing issues with the exhaust brakes on his vehicle. The brakes have been replaced numerous times over the years, but the failu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 14, 2009 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak
How do I know if my 2005 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 05V043000).
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.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- 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.