2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK

4 recalls, 1 complaints - 168 TSBs

07V469000 Oct 4, 2007
STEERING
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION MAY BE OFF-CENTER AND INCREASED EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED WHEN TURNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 1-866-996-9463; OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
990 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
05V288000 Jun 16, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Defect Description
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 INTERMED... Read more
Consequence
IF THERE IS SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FLUID LOSS, THE DRIVER WILL HEAR A NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND WARNING TONE WILL ACTIVATE. INCREASED EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR STEERING AND BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 866-996-9463.
6,698 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
04V129000 Mar 17, 2004
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF TH... Read more
Consequence
ANYONE SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED COULD BE INJURED BY FALLING FROM THE TAILGATE. ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BUMPER REMOVED, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP EVEN LOWER. ADDITIONALLY, IF THERE IS CARGO ON THE TAILGATE THE CARGO MAY FALL OFF IF T... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 20004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT... Read more
3,662,211 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
02V267000 Oct 1, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINE (LG5) OPTION WERE BUILT WITH A MISROUTED BATTERY CABLE THAT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE CONDUIT AND THE NYLON CABLE COATING COULD DEGRADE TO THE POINT WHERE THE COPPER WIRE STRANDS OF THE CABLE ARE... Read more
Consequence
IF THE CABLE STRANDS CONTACTED THE EXHAUST PIPE A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE THE BATTERY CABLE COATINGS TO IGNITE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLE FOR PROPER ROUTING AND REROUTE THE CABLE IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT... Read more
276 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE1
ENGINE Jun 5, 2015
Incident date: Jun 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS OIL LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE NEAR THE FUEL INJECTOR AND THE ENGINE AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK

168 manufacturer communications from 150 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE30
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING15
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL10
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION6
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC5
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION5
100000 POWER TRAIN5
PIC5953A Feb 23, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
PIP5226A Feb 11, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. ONLY REPLACE THE ROLLER ROCKER THAT IS
09-09-40-001C Aug 3, 2015
150000 SEAT BELTS
This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button stic
09-09-40-001C Aug 3, 2015
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button stic
02-07-30-052J May 29, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow?.
02-07-30-052J May 29, 2015
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow?.
05-06-04-035E May 27, 2015
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
15-08-44-001B May 15, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
15-08-44-001B May 15, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
15-08-44-001A May 15, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
PIT5399 Apr 20, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Ap
PIC4310L Apr 17, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310L Apr 17, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
15-08-44-001 Mar 2, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
PIT5264C Feb 13, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIT5264C Feb 13, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIT3271G Jan 15, 2015
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271G Jan 15, 2015
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIC4310K Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310K Jan 14, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC3278F Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the cu
07-08-49-020I Oct 17, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
PIP5163A Jul 17, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
PIC5953 Jan 22, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
PIP4379K Oct 9, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes
PIP4379K Oct 9, 2013
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or a range inhibit. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes
PIP-4379-D Oct 1, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHEVROLET/GMC: DELAYED OR NO DRIVE AND DELAYED OR NO REVERSE WITH DTC'S, RANGE INHIBIT. MODEL YEARS 2001-2013. *PE UPDATED ON 06/08/2011. *KB UPDATED ON 06/16/2011. *KB UPDATED 11/26/12. *PE UPDATED 12/4/2013 *JS
00-03-10-003R Aug 5, 2013
190000 TIRES
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global warranty management submission information.
SB-13082 Jun 14, 2013
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
11-00-89-005C Dec 17, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
PIT3173C Dec 12, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correc
10-00-89-017X Dec 7, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
PIT-3749D Apr 1, 2012
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
GM: ON SOME TRUCK MODELS THERE IS SOME FRAME CORROSION. *RM UPDATED ON 5/2/2012. *KB
SB-10-08-50-003B Nov 1, 2011
221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE
PI-00983A Jun 1, 2011
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
GM: THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ISON AND ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR TROUBLE CODES ARE STORED. *RM
PI-00983A Jun 1, 2011
036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
GM: THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ISON AND ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR TROUBLE CODES ARE STORED. *RM
PIT-4883 Sep 1, 2010
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
GMC/CHEVROLET: FLUID LEAK AT STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT. ALL C SERIES MODELS. WHEN REPAIRING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT STUB SEAL BEWARE THAT THE PRESSURE SEAL IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM GM SPO PARTS. *PE
PIT-5033 Sep 1, 2010
021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
CHEVROLET/GMC: REPLACEMENT REAR STABILIZER BAR (RELOCATE LINK BRACKETS). IF THE REAR STABILIZER BAR NEEDS REPLACING, THE NEW BAR IS SHORTER AND WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION OF THE STABILIZER BAR LINK BRACKETS. *PE
04039 Dec 1, 2009
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - INJECTORS - REPLACE. *MJ UPDATED 2/21/08. *NJ CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 3/5/10. *PE
PIT-4515A Oct 1, 2009
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
GMC/CHEVROLET: SERVICE BRAKE SOON INDICATOR WITH DTC C0272. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY STATE THE SERVICE BRAKE SOON INDICATOR COMES ON. MAY ALSO COMMENT THE AUDIBLE BRAKE WARNING BUZZER IS SOUNDING. *PE
PIT-4935 Oct 1, 2009
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET/GMC: BRAKE ASSIST PUMP MOTOR ON AND WARNING LIGHT/CHIME. OWNERS MAY COMMENT WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST PUMP TURNS ON AND THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND CHIME MAY SOUND. MO
PIT-4935 Oct 1, 2009
033000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
CHEVROLET/GMC: BRAKE ASSIST PUMP MOTOR ON AND WARNING LIGHT/CHIME. OWNERS MAY COMMENT WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST PUMP TURNS ON AND THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND CHIME MAY SOUND. MO
PIT-4935 Oct 1, 2009
033200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET/GMC: BRAKE ASSIST PUMP MOTOR ON AND WARNING LIGHT/CHIME. OWNERS MAY COMMENT WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST PUMP TURNS ON AND THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP AND CHIME MAY SOUND. MO
SB05-08-133-001B Sep 1, 2009
042100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
ISUZU/GMC/CHEVROLET: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INOPERATIVE AIR SEATS, AIR HORN AND/OR EXHAUST BRAKE AND RELEASE OF NEW AUXILIARY AIR COMPRESSOR RELAY AND PRESSURE SWITCH ON RPO K16 VEHICLES. *PE
SB05-08-133-001B Sep 1, 2009
042510 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
ISUZU/GMC/CHEVROLET: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INOPERATIVE AIR SEATS, AIR HORN AND/OR EXHAUST BRAKE AND RELEASE OF NEW AUXILIARY AIR COMPRESSOR RELAY AND PRESSURE SWITCH ON RPO K16 VEHICLES. *PE
SB05-08-133-001B Sep 1, 2009
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
ISUZU/GMC/CHEVROLET: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INOPERATIVE AIR SEATS, AIR HORN AND/OR EXHAUST BRAKE AND RELEASE OF NEW AUXILIARY AIR COMPRESSOR RELAY AND PRESSURE SWITCH ON RPO K16 VEHICLES. *PE
SB05-08-133-001B Sep 1, 2009
220000 SEATS
ISUZU/GMC/CHEVROLET: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INOPERATIVE AIR SEATS, AIR HORN AND/OR EXHAUST BRAKE AND RELEASE OF NEW AUXILIARY AIR COMPRESSOR RELAY AND PRESSURE SWITCH ON RPO K16 VEHICLES. *PE
SB05-08-133-001B Sep 1, 2009
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ISUZU/GMC/CHEVROLET: DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INOPERATIVE AIR SEATS, AIR HORN AND/OR EXHAUST BRAKE AND RELEASE OF NEW AUXILIARY AIR COMPRESSOR RELAY AND PRESSURE SWITCH ON RPO K16 VEHICLES. *PE
3187 Jun 1, 2009
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE LOW POWER WILL NOT GO OVER 2300 RPMS. *EH UPDATED 6/11/10. *PE
3317 Dec 1, 2008
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HARD START / NO START OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING. *TT UPDATED 7/13/09. *PE
3317 Dec 1, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HARD START / NO START OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING. *TT UPDATED 7/13/09. *PE
3479 Sep 1, 2008
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
LOCATION OF AUXILIARY BRAKE CONTROL HARNESS/WIRE U86 OPTION. *TT UPDATED 12/2/08. *PE
020601023 Apr 1, 2008
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
OIL LEAK AT OIL COOLER TO ENGINE BLOCK MATING SURFACE (REPLACE O-RINGS, APPLY SEALANT). *TT UPDATED *EH UPDATED 6/17/08. *NJ
08-08-64-005 Apr 1, 2008
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE INOPERATIVE (REPLACE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE). *PE
020310005 Nov 1, 2007
020000 SUSPENSION
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR STEERING WHEEL SHAKE / VIBRATION (OSCILLATION) CONCERNS FOR C4500-C5500 CONVENTIONAL CABS. *TT UPDATED 03-19-07. *KB UPDATED 2/25/08. *NJ
070601009 May 1, 2007
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET MISSING THICKNESS GRADE MARKINGS. *KB
070605005 Apr 1, 2007
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
DIESEL ENGINE - LOW ENGINE POWER/PERFORMANCE, POOR ACCELERATION, ESHAUST SMOKE/HISSING NOISE, MIL/SES ON, DTC'S P0101, P0236. (INSTALL UPDATED ENGINE EXHAUST BRAKE VALVE). *KB
040604001 Dec 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VARIOUS INTERMITTENT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS - HESITATION, LACK OF POWER, ETC. *TT
040604007 Oct 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT, P0087, P0093, P1093, LOW POWER, NO START, HARD START, FUEL IN CRANKCASE. *TT
030604036 Oct 1, 2006
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INFORMATION ON SERVICING FUEL INJECTORS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. *EH UPDATED 03-19-07. *KB
060729003 Sep 1, 2006
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ML6 MANUAL TRANSMISSION-SHIFT LEVER MAY UNINTENTIONALLY MOVE TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION. (REPLACE SHIFT SHAFT DETENT PLUNGER). *KB
030693001 May 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON TURBOCHARGER MALFUNCTION DUE TO LACK OF ENGINE OIL FOR LBZ, LB7, AND LLY DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE. *KB
020730042A Jan 1, 2006
100000 POWER TRAIN
ALLISON TRANSMISSION SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT
060601003 Jan 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON LONGER MAIN BEARING CAP BOLTS REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN 2001-2006 LB7, LLY, LBZ DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINES. *TT
060525001 Jan 1, 2006
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0550) SET. *TT
050857004 Dec 1, 2005
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
WATER INTRUSION INTO CAB (INSPECT/REPLACE ROOF MARKER LAMP LENS/BOLTS). *AK
050861008 Dec 1, 2005
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
REVISED BODY MOUNT REPLACEMENT - FRONT AND BODY MOUNT REPLACEMENT - REAR. *TT
050137005 Nov 1, 2005
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AVAILABILITY OF EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER MOTOR HOUSING WATER DRAIN DIVERTER TO AVOID WATER INTRUSION INTO ENGINE HARNESS AREA. *TT
050604070 Nov 1, 2005
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON POOR PERFORMANCE, LACK OF POWER, FUEL SYSTEM NOT RETURNING FUEL EVENLY. *NM
040604007E Oct 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT, P0087, P0093, P1093, LOW POWER, NO START, HARD START, FUEL IN CRANKCASE. *TT
030693001A Aug 1, 2005
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR TURBO FAILURE DUE TO LACK OF OIL OR REPEAT TURBO FAILURES. *TT
040604070 Aug 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON THE REVISED FUEL FILTER FOR THE 6.6L DURAMAX DIESEL. *TT
05546 Aug 1, 2005
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PROGRAM BULLETIN (CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM)-15,000 MILE (24,000 KM) FUEL FILTER CHANGE. 2002 CHEVROLET KODIAK AND 2001-2002 GMC TOPKICK. *SC
050417002 Jul 1, 2005
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
INFORMATION ON DRIVELINE VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS. *TT
020601027 May 1, 2005
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. NLM
050601014 May 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK UNDER EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES (-34 DEGREES C) (-30 DEGREES F) OR COLDER). *TT
050604027 Apr 1, 2005
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READING, GAUGE INDICATES FUEL IN TANK. *TT
050604025 Mar 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U2104. *TT
050527001 Feb 1, 2005
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
INFORMATION ON AIR BRAKE PARK BRAKE CHAMBER VENT HOLES TO AVOID WATER INTRUSION. *TT
020601022C Jan 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON ENGINE TICKING. INCLUDING 2004 CHEVROLET KODIAK C45/C5500 SERIES AND 2004 GMC TOPKICK C4500/C5500 SERIES. *TT UPDATE. *TT
020601023C Nov 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
OIL LEAK AT COOLER TO ENGINE BLOCK MATING SURFACE. *EH
09132004 Sep 13, 2004
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL GAUGE IS FIXED ON EMPTY WITH FUEL IN THE TANKS AND FAULT CODE P1172 IS STORED. *EH
040308011 Jul 1, 2004
021240 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
UNNECESSARY LEAF SPRING CLIP REPLACEMENT. *TT
040601018 Jun 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON REVISED DESIGN OF INTAKE GASKET AND RELATED BOLTS FOR 2004 MID-YEAR ENHANCEMENT AND PRIOR YEAR SERVICE USAGE. *TT
040604044 Jun 1, 2004
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
PARTS INFORMATION CLARIFICATION (FUEL TANK SENDER O-RING SEAL) FOR MOTOR HOME MODELS. *TT
040090003 May 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RESETTING OIL LIFE MONITOR SYSTEM AND TURNING OFF CHANGE ENGINE OIL LIGHT. *MJ
04262004 Apr 26, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MISSING GROUND CONNECTION AT THE FRAME RAIL. *EH
04262004 Apr 26, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PTO CALIBRATIONS FOR TRANSMISSION SHIFT TIMING IS NOT CORRECT. *EH
040604007A Apr 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT, P0087, P0093, P1093, LOW POWER, NO START, HARD START, FUEL IN CRANKCASE. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 040604007. *EH
040849012 Apr 1, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
DEFROSTER GRILLE BUZZ VIBRATION. *EH
03252004 Mar 25, 2004
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE STARTER CONDITION WITH CAT DIESEL ENGINES. *TT
030604033 Mar 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0336. *TT UPDATE. TO INCLUDE 2004 ISUZU NQR COMMERCIAL MODELS. *TT
030849019 Mar 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DIAGNOSTIC RECOMMENDATIONS/INSTRUCTIONS FOR INOPERATIVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) GAUGES AND RADIO. *TT
040605003 Mar 1, 2004
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAK AND/OR RATTLE NOISE. *TT
040864005 Mar 1, 2004
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
UPPER OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR LOOSE. *EH
01490 Jan 1, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
6.6L LB7 DIESEL ENGINE RECAPPING TOOL FOR FUEL SYSTEM HIGH-PRESSURE SIDE DIAGNOSIS. SERVICE VME. SIT BULLETIN 1401058. *TT
01717 Jan 1, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6.6L LB7 ENGINE - FUEL RAIL PRESSURE REGULATOR HARNESS CONNECTOR SERVICING. *TT
01774 Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6.6L LB7 REPEAT ENGINE OIL LEAK (LEFT SIDE) #2 MAIN BEARING CROSS BOLT. *MR
01723 Jan 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
ALLISON LCT1000 DOES NOT ENGAGE DURING HIGH IDLE WITHOUT BRAKE PEDAL INPUT. SIT BULLETIN 1457493. *TT
01948 Jan 1, 2004
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FLYWHEEL HOUSING CRACK WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION.*MR

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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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2008 1 0 View
2007 5 14 View
2006 5 2 View
2005 3 5 View
2004 5 7 View
2003 (current) 4 1
2001 0 1 View
1996 1 1 View
1995 1 1 View
1994 0 5 View
1993 2 1 View

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