NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Chevrolet Kodiak
The 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.
Complete safety data for the 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
NHTSA #96V120000Reported July 1, 1996 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Defect description
THE AUTO-APPLY PARK BRAKE (MANUAL OR AUTO APPLICATION) DOES NOT ALWAYS APPLY. IF THE PARK BRAKE DOES NOT APPLY, THE "SERVICE PARK BRAKE" WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE.
Safety consequence
THE DRIVER MAY NOT NOTICE THE WARNING LIGHT AND EXITS THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE WITH ONE HAVING A 12 VOLT COIL AND THE ORIGINAL VALVE SPRING.
Notes
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY PARK BRAKE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTO-APPLY PARKING BRAKES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.