1993 CHEVROLET KODIAK

2 recalls, 1 complaints - 8 TSBs

95E017003 Oct 2, 1995
WHEELS
Defect Description
THESE WHEELS ARE COMPOSED OF 2 PIECES - A DISC AND A RIM WHICH ARE NORMALLY WELDED TOGETHER. THESE WHEELS LACK THE SPECIFIED FILLET WELDS.
Consequence
IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, BOTH STEERING AND BRAKING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN A VEHICLECRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL.
38 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
94V028000 Jan 8, 1994
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS ASSEMBLED WITH LOOSE OR MISSING UPPER AND LOWER PINCH BOLTS WHICH MAY CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE SHAFT.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT RESULTS IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PROPERLY TORQUE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS AND INSTALL PINCH BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY.
9,673 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING:RACK AND PINION1
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Dec 5, 2005
Incident date: Jan 21, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 94V028000 CONCERNING THE STEERING. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 CHEVROLET KODIAK

8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER2
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD1
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
051000 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL1
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE1
667302 Apr 1, 1997
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH SLIPPING/HIGH PEDAL EFFORT (INSTALL CLUTCH KIT). *TW
666309 Apr 1, 1997
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW
666307 Mar 1, 1997
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
DIESEL ENGINE - ENGINE LOW POWER IN COLD WEATHER (REPLACE PRIMARY FUEL FILTER). *TW
568204 Aug 1, 1995
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE CHATTER(REPLACE WIPER ARM AND BLADE). *SD
565007 May 1, 1995
051000 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
UNKNOWN
GM566403 Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ALARM ACTIVATED AND DASH TELLTALE GOES ON INTERMITTENTLY (RELOCATE OIL PREEESURE SENDER). *TW
568201 Jan 1, 1995
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WIPER BLADE CHATTER. *TW
461504 Oct 1, 1994
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
HOOD OPENING EFFORT IS DIFFICULT (REALIGN HOOD). *TW

CHEVROLET KODIAK - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET KODIAK across all model years (1993, 2008).

27 Total Recalls
38 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET KODIAK - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2007 5 14 View
2006 5 2 View
2005 3 5 View
2004 5 7 View
2003 4 1 View
2001 0 1 View
1996 1 1 View
1995 1 1 View
1994 0 5 View
1993 (current) 2 1

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