2007 CHEVROLET KODIAK
5 recalls, 14 complaints - 137 TSBs
09V309000 Jul 29, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
Defect Description
GM IS RECALLING 1,880 MODEL YEAR 2007 CHEVROLET KODIAK AND T-SERIES, GMC TOPKICK AND T-SERIES, AND ISUZU F-SERIES AND H-SERIES PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINE. THE AIR COMPRESSOR IN SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO SUPPORT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. IF THI... Read more
Consequence
IF THE DRIVER IGNORES THESE WARNINGS AND CONTINUES TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, AND IF THERE WAS A CONTINUED LOSS OF PRESSURE, THE REAR SPRING PARKING BRAKES WOULD AUTOMATICALLY APPLY, PREVENTING THE TRUCK FROM BEING DRIVEN.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR COMPRESSOR FOR ITS ABILITY TO BUILD AIR PRESSURE, AND EITHER MODIFY THE AIR COMPRESSOR BY ELIMINATION OF THE SUPPRESSION VALVE OR REPLACE THE AIR COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-... Read more
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.
07V385000 Aug 28, 2007
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
IF THE VEHICLE IS ON AN UNEVEN SURFACE, THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CONDITION DOES NOT AFFECT NORMAL SERVICE BRAKING.
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 REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF AN INTERNAL CHECK VALVE IN THE AIR BRAKE PARK CONTROL V... Read more
07V190000 May 2, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL AND TILT CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES AND AIR BRAKES, THE AIR COMPRESSOR MAY NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO SUPPORT THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY (BRAKES APPLIED) THE AIR BRAKES WOULD REMAIN APPLIED AND PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE DUAL SYSTEM AIR PRESSURE GAUGES WOULD REGISTER THE DROP IN PRESSURE. IF TH... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR COMPRESSOR HEAD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
07V154000 Apr 10, 2007
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REAR DRIVE AXLE HOUSING WAS MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL BELOW THE SPECIFIED THICKNESS AND, AS A RESULT, IT COULD DEVELOP A CRACK.
Consequence
IF A CRACK DEVELOPS AND IS NOT DETECTED AND REPAIRED, THE OUTBOARD END OF THE HOUSING COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE HUB, AXLE SHAFT, OR WHEEL AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 8, 2010
Incident date: Mar 26, 2010
2007 C4500 KODIAK WITH DUMP BODY 1. EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD TRUCK WHILE IN GEAR WITH MOTOR RUNNING: 2. FACTORY INSTALLED ELECTRIC (TRAILER BRAKE ) CONTROLLER FAILED, & TURNED ON & OFF AT RANDOM: 3. THE TRUCKS SERVICE BRAKES FAILED , WHILE TRYING TO STOP THE TRUCK, (THEN THE TR... Read more
PARKING BRAKE
Apr 8, 2010
Incident date: Mar 26, 2010
2007 C4500 KODIAK WITH DUMP BODY 1. EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD TRUCK WHILE IN GEAR WITH MOTOR RUNNING: 2. FACTORY INSTALLED ELECTRIC (TRAILER BRAKE ) CONTROLLER FAILED, & TURNED ON & OFF AT RANDOM: 3. THE TRUCKS SERVICE BRAKES FAILED , WHILE TRYING TO STOP THE TRUCK, (THEN THE TR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 8, 2010
Incident date: Mar 26, 2010
2007 C4500 KODIAK WITH DUMP BODY 1. EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD TRUCK WHILE IN GEAR WITH MOTOR RUNNING: 2. FACTORY INSTALLED ELECTRIC (TRAILER BRAKE ) CONTROLLER FAILED, & TURNED ON & OFF AT RANDOM: 3. THE TRUCKS SERVICE BRAKES FAILED , WHILE TRYING TO STOP THE TRUCK, (THEN THE TR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 11, 2009
Incident date: Jan 4, 2009
I HAD A BAD WRECK INVOLVING ME AND MY FORMER EMPLOYERS 2007 CHEVROLET KODIAK I FELL ASLEEP DRIVING AND FLIPPED THE VEHICLE TWICE AROUND A CURVE ON MY WAY HOME SUNDAY AND THE AIR-BAGS WHICH WERE MISSING DID NOT DEPLOY AND I COULD'VE BEEN KILLED EXCEPT I WAS BADLY INJURED PLUS FIRED WITHOUT ANY FORM... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Apr 10, 2008
Incident date: May 13, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET KODIAK 4500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FRONT AXLE SHAKES AND CAUSES THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TO WEAR FASTER. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT SERVICED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND FAILURE ... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Mar 4, 2008
Incident date: Dec 28, 2007
IN REFERENCE TO COMPLAINT #10217562, THIS IS AN ADDENDUM. THE VEHICLE HAS SINCE BEEN TO AN ALIGNMENT FACILITY, AND IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS REPOSITIONED APPROXIMATELY 50 DEGREES OFF CENTER BY THE END MANUFACTURER---MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT. THIS DEVIATION FROM CENTER WAS SU... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 10, 2008
Incident date: Dec 28, 2007
I TOOK DELIVERY OF A NEW C4500 KODIAK CREW CAB WITH 0.7 MILES. I FIRST NOTICED A LOUD WIND-HOWL COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR. I WAS DISAPPOINTED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SUCH LOUD INTERIOR NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. IT WASN'T UNTIL I ENCOUNTERING HEAVY FREEZING RAIN, THAT I REALIZED THAT TH... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Feb 10, 2008
Incident date: Dec 28, 2007
I TOOK DELIVERY OF A NEW C4500 KODIAK 169" WHEELBASE WITH 0.7 MILES AT MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENTS FLINT LOCATION. IT WAS DUSK. UPON ENTERING THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE AIMED ONLY ABOUT 13 FEET IN FRONT OF THE CAB AND THAT THE LIGHTING WAS VERY DIM. I STOPPED AT THE FIRST REST-AR... Read more
STRUCTURE
Feb 10, 2008
Incident date: Dec 28, 2007
I TOOK DELIVERY OF A NEW C4500 KODIAK 169" WHEELBASE WITH 0.7 MILES AT MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENTS FLINT LOCATION. IT WAS DUSK. UPON ENTERING THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE AIMED ONLY ABOUT 13 FEET IN FRONT OF THE CAB AND THAT THE LIGHTING WAS VERY DIM. I STOPPED AT THE FIRST REST-AR... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Feb 10, 2008
Incident date: Dec 28, 2007
I PICKED UP A NEW C4500 KODIAK PICK UP CONVERSION FROM MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENTS FLINT LOCATION. IT WAS DELIVERED WITH MONROE'S SO-LOW SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND A PICK-UP BED. IT HAD 0.7 MILES AT DELIVERY. IMMEDIATELY UPON ENTERING THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE HAD A MODERATE TO SEVERE FRONT END VIBRATI... Read more
STRUCTURE
Feb 10, 2008
Incident date: Jan 11, 2008
I OWN A 2007 KODIAK PICKUP CONVERSION WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. AFTER A HEAVY RAIN, I NOTICED WATER COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ROD AT THE FIREWALL. NO FAILURE HAS ENSUED, BUT I WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THIS WAS A PRIMARY BRAKE PROBLEM OR A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD SEAL. EVENTUA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 10, 2008
Incident date: Jan 11, 2008
I OWN A 2007 KODIAK PICKUP CONVERSION WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. AFTER A HEAVY RAIN, I NOTICED WATER COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ROD AT THE FIREWALL. NO FAILURE HAS ENSUED, BUT I WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THIS WAS A PRIMARY BRAKE PROBLEM OR A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD SEAL. EVENTUA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Jan 25, 2008
Incident date: Jan 25, 2008
GENERAL MOTORS SPECIFY THE FOLLOWING FOR MY VEHICLE: 2007I POST-DIESEL EMISSION WARNING ON THE POST-EMISSION DIESEL ENGINE IT IS A REQUIREMENT THAT THE EXHAUST TIP COOLER SUPPLIED BY GM IS INSTALLED FOR EVERY DIESEL EQUIPPED VEHICLE. IF YOU DO NOT INSTALL TO EXHAUST TIP COOLER THERE IS A H... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jan 26, 2007
Incident date: Mar 26, 2006
MY 2007 YUKON HAS NO DASH INSTRUMENT LIGHTS DURING DAYLIGHT. THE ONLY GAUGE ILLUMINATION IS WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. DURING DAYLIGHT, THE GAUGES ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WITH SUNGLASSES. AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WITHOUT SUNGLASSES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR E... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 CHEVROLET KODIAK
137 manufacturer communications from 100 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 13 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 12 |
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 12 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 7 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
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.
05-08-51-001H
Jan 7, 2016
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film
10-08-110-001D
Aug 6, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of GM floor mats.
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
PIC5491G
Jul 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehic
PIC5491G
Jul 10, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehic
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.
15-00-89-004A
May 22, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
00-06-01-026F
May 21, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
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.
PI1440
Mar 16, 2015
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for a customer concern of odor emanating from HVAC system.
09-00-89-016D
Mar 10, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies and the warranty claims submission procedures that support Labor Operation 0600014 - Suspected Tampering or Vehicle Modifications.
04-00-89-015J
Mar 10, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This warranty administration bulletin communicates GM required operating procedures (U.S. only) for service operations.
12-06-01-008B
Mar 9, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
15-08-44-001
Mar 2, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.
04-06-04-051D
Feb 20, 2015
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors.
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
PI1018A
Feb 5, 2015
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) range.
PI1018A
Feb 5, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to repair information on correcting a customer concern of poor, limited, reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) range.
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
14-00-89-003A
Oct 30, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This information for Warranty administration - Changes the Service Policy and Procedures Section 1.6.2.11 and now is refered to Article 3.2.9 of the 1st addition manual for details of Technician Identification and Accounting of Labor Time
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
PIP4932C
Aug 15, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0101. Technician should follow published Serv
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
01-03-10-003K
Aug 28, 2013
190000 TIRES
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program and Global Warranty Management (GWM) Submission Information.
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.
SB-13082
Jun 14, 2013
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
11-00-90-001A
Dec 20, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
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
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.
PIC4801E
Nov 28, 2012
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagno
PIC4801E
Nov 28, 2012
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagno
PIP4932B
Nov 5, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0101. Technician should follow published Serv
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
PI-0474
May 1, 2011
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
GM: AN 'ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED' MESSAGE APPEARS AND THERE IS A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS CAUSED BY WEAR OF THE INTERNAL FUEL INJECTOR. *RM
PIP-4907
May 1, 2011
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
GM: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WITH AN INTERNAL TROUBLE CODE STORED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT IDLE. *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-4857
Nov 1, 2010
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
GM: THERE MAY BE REDUCED POWER AND AN INTERNAL TROUBLE CODE IN HIGH TEMPERATURES OR WHEN NEAR THE TOWING LIMIT. *RM
PIP-4857
Nov 1, 2010
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
GM: THERE MAY BE REDUCED POWER AND AN INTERNAL TROUBLE CODE IN HIGH TEMPERATURES OR WHEN NEAR THE TOWING LIMIT. *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
PIE-0129
Oct 1, 2010
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GM: THERE MAY BE AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK OR KNOCK NOISE. THERE COULD BE AN ENGINE COOLING FAN BREAK. *RM
PIE-0129
Oct 1, 2010
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
GM: THERE MAY BE AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK OR KNOCK NOISE. THERE COULD BE AN ENGINE COOLING FAN BREAK. *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
SB-09183A
Sep 1, 2010
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINE, HYDRAULIC BRAKES, AND AIR COMPRESSOR, MAY HAVE AN AIR COMPRESSOR THAT WILL NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO OPERATE AUXI
SB-09183A
Sep 1, 2010
042100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINE, HYDRAULIC BRAKES, AND AIR COMPRESSOR, MAY HAVE AN AIR COMPRESSOR THAT WILL NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO OPERATE AUXI
SB-09183A
Sep 1, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CHEVROLET\GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.8L DIESEL ENGINE, HYDRAULIC BRAKES, AND AIR COMPRESSOR, MAY HAVE AN AIR COMPRESSOR THAT WILL NOT BUILD ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE TO OPERATE AUXI
SB-10-06-04-003
Jan 1, 2010
091120 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
CHEVROLET/GMC: REAR IN FRAME FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS APPEAR NOT TO BE TIGHTENED COMPLETELY. THE STRAPS ARE NOT LOOSE. *PE
SB- 09285
Nov 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GMC\CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED-EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER PLUGGING PREVENTION. *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
PIP-4692
Sep 1, 2009
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CHEVROLET/GMC: WIRE HARNESS CHAFES NEAR AIR CLEANER AND DUCTWORK. MAY ENCOUNTER A CONCERN OF REDUCED POWER MODE OR THE SES LIGHT ON WITH DTCS P0101, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0299, P0652 SETTING. *PE
PIP-4705
Sep 1, 2009
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
GMC/CHEVROLET: LOSS OF POWER SNOW OR ICE IN AIR INTAKE. A DEALER MAY ENCOUNTER VEHICLE WITH LOSS OF POWER DUE TO SNOW OF ICE IN AIR INTAKE. VEHICLE MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE DTC P0101. *PE
SB-08-06-04-029B
Jul 1, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
GENERAL MOTORS: LBZ, LLY, LMM MIL/SES LIGHT N DTC P0087-FUEL RAIL PRESSURE (FRP) TOO LOW, LACK OF PERFORMANCE, NO POWER, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, NO START (DIAGNOSE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS). *PE UPDATED 3/1/10. *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
PIP-4660
Jun 1, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
GMC/CHEVROLET: ENGINE COOLANT SENSOR DTCS P011A, P2184, AND P2185. DEALER MAY ENCOUNTER CONCERN OF SES LIGHT ON OR DTCS P011A, P2184 AND P2185. DIESEL ENGINES HAVE 2 ECT (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE) SENSORS. *PE
TB-09-06-04-022
May 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GENERAL MOTORS: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, INTERMITTENT DTC P0191, SLOW FUEL RAIL PRESSURE (FRP) DECAY, WIRING HARNESS CONNECTIONS, VOLTAGE FLUCTUATIONS/INTERRUPTIONS (FOLLOW CORRECTION INFORMATION BELOW). *PE
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CHEVROLET KODIAK - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET KODIAK across all model years (1993, 2008).
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