2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
24
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK
The 2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID, STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. 24 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK, potentially affecting up to 3,670,175 vehicles.
Recall 07V469000 — STEERING
| 990 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Recall 05V288000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
| 6,698 vehicles affected
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...
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...
View full details →Recall 04V129000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 3,662,211 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 THE REAR BUMPER.
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 THE SUPPORT CABLES FRACTURE.
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...
View full details →Recall 02V267000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 276 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 EXPOSED.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK
General Motors, LLC has issued 24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-13082 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
050604025 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U2104. *TT
020601022C — 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
040601018 — 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 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
PARTS INFORMATION CLARIFICATION (FUEL TANK SENDER O-RING SEAL) FOR MOTOR HOME MODELS. *TT
04262004 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MISSING GROUND CONNECTION AT THE FRAME RAIL. *EH
030604054 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED FUEL INJECTOR BALANCE TEST WITH TECH 2 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003-2004 CHEVROLET KODIAK AND GMC TOPKICK. *TT
030730047 — POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR VARIOUS SHIFT CONDITIONS - INADVERTENT IP SWITCH ACTIVATION. ALSO INCLUDES 2004 CHEVROLET KODIAK AND 2004 GMC TOPKICK. *TT
030850017 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
INSUFFICIENT DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT TRAVEL. *TT
091703 — STEERING
VEHICLE MAY HAVE A TIGHTER TURNING RADIUS IN ONE DIRECTION OR THE OTHER, OR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE THE TURNING RADIUS DUE TO THE SELF-ADJUSTING STEERING LIMITER NOT SET. GM VOICEMAIL LOG. *TT
Showing 10 of 24 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET KODIAK
- 2001 CHEVROLET KODIAK — 1 complaint
- 2003 CHEVROLET KODIAK (current)
- 2004 CHEVROLET KODIAK — 7 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK — 5 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET KODIAK — 2 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET KODIAK — 14 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET KODIAK — 0 complaints
Other CHEVROLET Models
- CHEVROLET MALIBU — 28,991 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — 22,175 total complaints
- CHEVROLET IMPALA — 15,197 total complaints
- CHEVROLET TAHOE — 12,511 total complaints
- CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 12,135 total complaints
- CHEVROLET BLAZER — 11,032 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 10,928 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 10,375 total complaints