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2004 Chevrolet Kodiak

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 19, 2006
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 4, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak, most frequently naming the brakes, engine and powertrain (other) categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 153 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes114.3%
  • Engine114.3%
  • Powertrain (other)114.3%
  • Steering114.3%
  • Suspension114.3%
  • Tires & wheels114.3%
  • Transmission114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V469000

STEERING

Oct 4, 2007
990 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION MAY BE OFF-CENTER AND INCREASED EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED WHEN TURNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The 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.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.Manufacturer number 07220View on NHTSA.gov
05V288000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Jun 16, 2005
6,698 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. A HOLE COULD BE WORN IN THE HOSE AND A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID WOULD OCCUR.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.Manufacturer number 05051View on NHTSA.gov
05V043000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Feb 8, 2005
77,411 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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 OF FLUID WOULD CAUSE INCREASED STEERING AND BRAKING EFFORT AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The 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 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.Manufacturer number 05006View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Transmission
Filed Jun 19, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. AT 20,000 MILES, THE LEFT WHEEL BEARING BACKED OUT AND AT 87,000 MILES, THE DRAG LINK FAILED. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DOWN SHIFTED TO 20 MPH WITH NO EFFORT FROM THE CONTACT. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE RPM WILL NOT GO BEYOND 2000. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND THEY CAN NOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THIS OCCURRED REGARDLESS OF THE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS, SPEED OR TERRAIN.*AK

NHTSA ID
10160174
Incident
Jun 12, 2006
Mileage
40,000 mi
BrakesSteering
Filed May 18, 2006

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT FOR SERVICE BRAKES CAME ON. SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND BRAKE FLUID SPRAYED ALL OVER LEFT FRONT WHEEL, CHASSIS, AND FRAME. OUTSIDE BRAKE LINE FROM THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR HAD A HOLE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. CAUSE OF WORN BRAKE LINE WAS FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE COMING FROM THE HYDRAULIC PUMP TO THE INLET SIDE OF THE STEERING GEAR BOX. THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE. POWER STEERING HOSE WAS REPLACED AND BRAKE LINE REPAIRED. DEFECTIVE BRAKE LINE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. *JB

NHTSA ID
10157798
Incident
May 11, 2006
Mileage
51,631 mi
SuspensionTires & wheels
Filed Feb 17, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AT ANY SPEED. THIS CAUSED ABNORMAL WEAR TO THE FRONT TIRES, THE TIRES MUST BE REPLACED EVERY 10,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT DETERMINED THE TIRES ARE NOT RATED TO CARRY THE LOAD OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID
10150504
Incident
Feb 17, 2006
Mileage
28,000 mi
Engine
Filed Oct 20, 2005
Crash reported1 injury reported

DT: THE CONTACT EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH THE DIESEL ENGINE DYING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STALL, BUT SIMPLY DIED AT ONCE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS A WARNING, AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF . THE VEHICLE WAS USED AS A HAULER THAT PULLED A TRAILER DELIVERING BOATS. WHEN THE ENGINE DIED THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE WAS BY USING THE IN CAB CONTROLLER TO ACTIVATE THE ELECTRIC BRAKES ON THE TRAILER WHICH ULTIMATELY SLOWED AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO 18 DEALERSHIPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN AN ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALERS WERE CAUSE OF THE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE DID NOT PRODUCE ANY TYPE OF DIAGNOSTIC CODE. THEREFORE, NO REPAIRS OR CORRECTIONS WERE MADE. THE LATEST INCIDENT RESULTED IN A JACKKNIFE CRASH ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE WAS AN INJURY, AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING DRIVEN DUE TO THE RISK OF THIS PROBLEM OCCURRING AGAIN. *AK

NHTSA ID
10140314
Incident
Jul 30, 2004
Mileage
6,200 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Oct 5, 2004

CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO KEEP VEHICLE STRAYED OUT OF THE LANE. FRONT END HAD BEEN DONE EIGHT TIMES. THE REAR AXLE WAS MOUNTED WRONGLY ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
10095131
Incident
Sep 27, 2004
Mileage
37,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PIC5953A

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 contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.

PIP5226A

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 MISSING NEEDLE BEARINGS. BE SURE TO CLEAN THE OIL DRAINS TO RETRIEVE THE NEEDLE BEARINGS. EACH ROLLER ROCKER HAS 66 BEARINGS.

06-06-01-010C

ENGINE

This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.

09-09-40-001C

SEAT BELTS; 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 sticking.

02-07-30-052J

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; 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

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.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet Kodiak by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2009000—
2008010—
2007105047.9
2006250—
2005330—
2004Viewing550—
2003140—
2002000—
2001100—
1996110—
1995110—
1994200—
1993120—
1992000—
1991000—
1990000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.