2005 Chevrolet Kodiak Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (2 reports).

3Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 Chevrolet Kodiak recalls

Steering

Recall 07V469Oct 4, 2007990 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid

Recall 05V288Jun 16, 20056,698 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Recall 05V043Feb 8, 200577,411 vehicles affected

Most common 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Fuel System, Other1
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2014-04-01, Service Brakes
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
2009-01-14, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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. SI
2005-11-07, Vehicle Speed Control
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING LANES, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON , THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED YET. *AK

2005 Chevrolet Kodiak questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak: Steering; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid; Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Fuel System, Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.

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