2006 Chevrolet Kodiak Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2006 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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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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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…
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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.
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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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 17,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet kodiak. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, a strange noise was heard from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 16, 2013 · Service brakes
“Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the driveshaft detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, and was then taken to a service dealer. The dealer was una”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 27, 2006 · Power train
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 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak
How do I know if my 2006 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2006 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 06V254000).
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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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.