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1996 CHEVROLET KODIAK

1 recalls, 1 complaints - 5 TSBs

96V120000 Jul 1, 1996
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE DRIVER MAY NOT NOTICE THE WARNING LIGHT AND EXITS THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE WITH ONE HAVING A 12 VOLT COIL AND THE ORIGINAL VALVE SPRING.
456 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 16, 1998
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 DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 CHEVROLET KODIAK

5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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

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
2008 1 0 View
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 (current) 1 1
1995 1 1 View
1994 0 5 View
1993 2 1 View

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