2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK
The 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control (2 complaints), Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK, potentially affecting up to 85,099 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 05V043000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 77,411 vehicles affected
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.
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 OF FLUID WOULD CAUSE INCREASED STEERING AND BRAKING EFFORT AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000. UPDATED 5/27/14*CN
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 SUPPOSED TO SHUT OFF WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR TRAVELING 15 MPH; HOWEVER, THEY HAVE BEEN SHUTTING OFF WHILE TRAVELING 30-45 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIR SHOPS APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES. DURING EACH VISIT, THE MECHANIC REPLACES DIFFERENT PARTS WITHIN THE EXHAUST BRAKING SYSTEM, BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. SINCE THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY NOT UNDER WARRANTY, THE DEALER REFUSES TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INOPERATIVE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FULE GAUGE PEGS OUT AND IS NOT ACCURATE. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE. UPDATED 02/04/09. *JB
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 SUPPOSED TO SHUT OFF WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR TRAVELING 15 MPH; HOWEVER, THEY HAVE BEEN SHUTTING OFF WHILE TRAVELING 30-45 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIR SHOPS APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES. DURING EACH VISIT, THE MECHANIC REPLACES DIFFERENT PARTS WITHIN THE EXHAUST BRAKING SYSTEM, BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. SINCE THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY NOT UNDER WARRANTY, THE DEALER REFUSES TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INOPERATIVE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FULE GAUGE PEGS OUT AND IS NOT ACCURATE. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE. UPDATED 02/04/09. *JB
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 SUPPOSED TO SHUT OFF WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR TRAVELING 15 MPH; HOWEVER, THEY HAVE BEEN SHUTTING OFF WHILE TRAVELING 30-45 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIR SHOPS APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES. DURING EACH VISIT, THE MECHANIC REPLACES DIFFERENT PARTS WITHIN THE EXHAUST BRAKING SYSTEM, BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. SINCE THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY NOT UNDER WARRANTY, THE DEALER REFUSES TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INOPERATIVE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FULE GAUGE PEGS OUT AND IS NOT ACCURATE. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE. UPDATED 02/04/09. *JB
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING LANES, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON , THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED YET. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK
General Motors, LLC has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
02-00-89-007D — 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
PIP-4643 — 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 — 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
070601009 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET MISSING THICKNESS GRADE MARKINGS. *KB
030604036 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INFORMATION ON SERVICING FUEL INJECTORS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. *EH UPDATED 03-19-07. *KB
060729003 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ML6 MANUAL TRANSMISSION-SHIFT LEVER MAY UNINTENTIONALLY MOVE TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION. (REPLACE SHIFT SHAFT DETENT PLUNGER). *KB
030693001 — 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
060525001 — 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
050137005 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AVAILABILITY OF EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER MOTOR HOUSING WATER DRAIN DIVERTER TO AVOID WATER INTRUSION INTO ENGINE HARNESS AREA. *TT
050417002 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
INFORMATION ON DRIVELINE VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 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 — 1 complaint
- 2004 CHEVROLET KODIAK — 7 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK (current)
- 2006 CHEVROLET KODIAK — 2 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET KODIAK — 14 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET KODIAK — 0 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET KODIAK — 0 complaints
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