CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
2004 Chevrolet Kodiak recalls
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
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
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
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.
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
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
2004 Chevrolet Kodiak questions
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak: Steering; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.