2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK

3 recalls, 5 complaints - 151 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.
05V043000 Feb 8, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. THE PRESENCE OF THIS CRACK OR FRACTURED SURFACE COULD ALLOW THE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK FROM THE ACCUMULATOR CIRCUIT OF THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. THE LOSS ... Read more
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, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996... Read more
77,411 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM1
SERVICE BRAKES1
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 1, 2014
Incident date: Apr 17, 2007
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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jan 14, 2009
Incident date: May 1, 2008
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 FAILURE PERSISTS. THE EXHAUST BRAKES HAVE BEEN SHUTTING OFF AT THE WRONG TIME. THE BRAKES ARE SUPPOSE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM Jan 14, 2009
Incident date: May 1, 2008
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 FAILURE PERSISTS. THE EXHAUST BRAKES HAVE BEEN SHUTTING OFF AT THE WRONG TIME. THE BRAKES ARE SUPPOSE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Jan 14, 2009
Incident date: May 1, 2008
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 FAILURE PERSISTS. THE EXHAUST BRAKES HAVE BEEN SHUTTING OFF AT THE WRONG TIME. THE BRAKES ARE SUPPOSE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Nov 7, 2005
Incident date: Oct 31, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING LANES, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON , THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED YET. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK

151 manufacturer communications from 119 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE14
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING13
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL11
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY8
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC6
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)5
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
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
02-00-89-007D Jan 27, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty informational bulletin provides information on Light and Medium Duty Truck Warranty, Crossline Warranty Eligibility and Guidelines for Chevrolet/GMC Dealers
02-00-89-007C Jan 21, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty informational bulletin provides Light and Medium Duty Truck Warranty, Crossline Warranty Eligibility and Guidelines for Chevrolet/GMC Dealers
06-06-01-010C Jan 14, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
00-06-01-026G Aug 4, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
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
07-06-04-019E Jun 23, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P21
07-06-04-019E Jun 23, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P21
02-00-89-002O Jun 22, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
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
00-05-22-002O Mar 24, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
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
05-00-89-055E Feb 9, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of GM Dealer Empowerment Program and Goodwill Cases.
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
06-08-43-003E Oct 23, 2014
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
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.
08-08-44-015E Oct 6, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
08-08-44-015E Oct 6, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
SB-080604003-C Sep 1, 2014
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINES, WITH EGR SYSTEM, HAS LEAKAGE FROM EGR COOLER ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. MODEL 2002-15 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2004-09 KODIAK C4500-C5500, TOPKICK C4500-C5500, 2006-15 EXPRESS, SAVANA. *PE
SB-080604003-C Sep 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINES, WITH EGR SYSTEM, HAS LEAKAGE FROM EGR COOLER ENGINE COOLANT INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. MODEL 2002-15 SILVERADO, SIERRA, 2004-09 KODIAK C4500-C5500, TOPKICK C4500-C5500, 2006-15 EXPRESS, SAVANA. *PE
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
SB-0000186251-A Feb 25, 2014
015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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
06-00-89-026L Aug 26, 2013
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
06-00-89-026L Aug 26, 2013
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
06-00-89-026L Aug 26, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
06-00-89-026L Aug 26, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
06-00-89-026L Aug 26, 2013
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
06-00-89-026L Aug 26, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
06-00-89-026L Aug 26, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
06-06-01-010B Aug 19, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
06-06-01-010B Aug 19, 2013
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on close-coupled converter and engine replacement.
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.
05-09-40-002E Oct 1, 2011
151200 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE
05-09-40-002E Oct 1, 2011
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *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
PIE-0169 Apr 1, 2011
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
GM: THERE IS AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK OR ENGINE KNOCK NOISE. THE ENGINE COOLANT FAN MAY HAVE BROKEN. 2005-2007 KODIAK/TOP KICK. *RM
PIP-3504C Nov 1, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
GM: THERE IS A DIESEL ENGINE HARD START WHEN HOT. STARTS FINE WHEN COLD. THERE WILL BE NO INTERNAL TROUBLE CODES. *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
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
PIP-4643 May 1, 2009
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
GMC/CHEVROLET: THE SPEEDOMETER IS INOPERATIVE, ABS LAMP MAY BE ON AND IF EQUIPPED THE TRANSFER CASE MAY NOT SHIFT OR MAKE RANDOM PHANTOM SHIFTS. MODELS INCLUDE THE KODIAK AND TOPKICK 4500/5500 SERIES. *PE
PIP-4643 May 1, 2009
046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
GMC/CHEVROLET: THE SPEEDOMETER IS INOPERATIVE, ABS LAMP MAY BE ON AND IF EQUIPPED THE TRANSFER CASE MAY NOT SHIFT OR MAKE RANDOM PHANTOM SHIFTS. MODELS INCLUDE THE KODIAK AND TOPKICK 4500/5500 SERIES. *PE
PIP-4643 May 1, 2009
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
GMC/CHEVROLET: THE SPEEDOMETER IS INOPERATIVE, ABS LAMP MAY BE ON AND IF EQUIPPED THE TRANSFER CASE MAY NOT SHIFT OR MAKE RANDOM PHANTOM SHIFTS. MODELS INCLUDE THE KODIAK AND TOPKICK 4500/5500 SERIES. *PE
PIP-4643 May 1, 2009
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
GMC/CHEVROLET: THE SPEEDOMETER IS INOPERATIVE, ABS LAMP MAY BE ON AND IF EQUIPPED THE TRANSFER CASE MAY NOT SHIFT OR MAKE RANDOM PHANTOM SHIFTS. MODELS INCLUDE THE KODIAK AND TOPKICK 4500/5500 SERIES. *PE
PIP-4629 Apr 1, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CHEVROLET/GMC: DIESEL ENGINE TURBO DTC P2563 OR P003A. MAY ENCOUNTER A CONCERN OF SES LIGHT, REDUCED POWER, LOW POWER. *PE
PIP-4629 Apr 1, 2009
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
CHEVROLET/GMC: DIESEL ENGINE TURBO DTC P2563 OR P003A. MAY ENCOUNTER A CONCERN OF SES LIGHT, REDUCED POWER, LOW POWER. *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
05-06-04-047 Apr 1, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON WITH REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0202 AND P2146 OR P0207 AND P2149 SET. *TT ADD DTC P1294. INSTALL REVISED 90 DEGREE INJECTOR CONNECTOR WITH HARNESS SUPPORT BRACKET SERVI
08-08-64-005 Apr 1, 2008
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE INOPERATIVE (REPLACE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE). *PE
PIP3394 Feb 1, 2008
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
DURAMAX DIESEL INJECTOR DRIVER CODES WITH 6.6 ENGINE (VIN 2 - RPO LLY). *NJ
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
060421003 Apr 1, 2007
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
CAB VIBRATION/BOOM NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. (REPLACE TRANSFER CASE MOUNTS/SHIMS/SPACERS AND INSTALL NEW REAR AXLE SENSOR). *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
070522001 Feb 1, 2007
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH INOPERATIVE, BRAKE WARNING BUZZER SOUNDING AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON, DTC'S C0164, C0272 SET. (REMOVE AND SPLICE WIRE/REMOVE CHMSL FUSE/REPLACE STOP LAMP SWITCH). *KB
040604001 Dec 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VARIOUS INTERMITTENT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS - HESITATION, LACK OF POWER, ETC. *TT
060604026 Dec 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INTERMITTENT SES/MIL LAMP ILLUMINATED, REDUCED ENGINE POWER, FUEL INJECTOR DRIVER CIRCUIT. DTC'S P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0207, P0208. CYLINDER BANK SHUT DOWN DTC'S P2146, OR P2149. *KB
060522005 Dec 1, 2006
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MASTER CYLINDER DIAGNOSTICS, HYDRA MAX SYSTEM. *KB
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
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

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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

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2005 (current) 3 5
2004 5 7 View
2003 4 1 View
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1996 1 1 View
1995 1 1 View
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1993 2 1 View

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