NHTSA vehicle safety data
2006 Chevrolet Kodiak Recalls & Complaints
The 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2006 Chevrolet Kodiak owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak, describing incidents dated July 10, 2006 to January 28, 2008.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10548170 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET KODIAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A STRANGE NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CALIPER BRACKETS HAD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE…
ODI #10163642 · Filed
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND WAS THEN TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 10/04/06. *JB
STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY/ZF
NHTSA #07V469000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported October 4, 2007 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 990 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 07220 · Owners notified October 25, 2007 · Vehicles built July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION MAY BE OFF-CENTER AND INCREASED EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED WHEN TURNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 07220.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
SR-7 AIR BRAKE PARK CONTROL VALVE LEAK/BENDIX
NHTSA #07V385000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported August 28, 2007 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 9,518 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 070164 · Owners notified October 22, 2007 · Vehicles built April 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN STRAIGHT TOWING OR NON-TOWING TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX AIR BRAKES, THE AIR BRAKE PARK CONTROL VALVE MAY DEVELOP EITHER AN INTERNAL AIR LEAK OR AN AIR RESTRICTION. THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT RELEASE OR MAY RELEASE ONLY PARTIALLY.
Safety consequence
IF THE VEHICLE IS ON AN UNEVEN SURFACE, THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CONDITION DOES NOT AFFECT NORMAL SERVICE BRAKING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE EXTERNAL CHECK VALVE ON THE AIR BRAKE PARK CONTROL VALVE IF THE INSPECTION DETERMINES THE EXTERNAL CHECK VALVE IS DAMAGED, THE AIR BRAKE PARK CONTROL VALVE WILL BE REPLACED AND MAY REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF AN INTERNAL CHECK VALVE IN THE AIR BRAKE PARK CONTROL VALVE. REMEDY WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GM AT 1-800-862-4389 OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 070164.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
AIR BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE ASSEMBLY/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #06V311000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice
Reported August 16, 2006 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 1,369 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 06077 · Owners notified September 20, 2006 · Vehicles built July 1, 2005 – April 30, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL CONTROL AND CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE AIR BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE ASSEMBLY WAS CONFIGURED IMPROPERLY, PREVENTING AIR FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE BRAKE SYSTEM AS DESIGNED. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY STOP, THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE INCREASED.
Safety consequence
IF STOPPING DISTANCE WAS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE ASSEMBLY ON C-SERIES OR REROUTE THE AIR BRAKE LINES ON T-SERIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 06077.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
FUEL RAIL DAMPER RETAINER CLIP/WORKHORSE
NHTSA #06V289000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported August 3, 2006 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 38,439 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 06080 · Owners notified August 31, 2006 · Vehicles built June 1, 2005 – May 31, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
Safety consequence
IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 06080.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES/BENDIX
NHTSA #06V254000 · Parking Brake — Conventional — Air · NHTSA notice
Reported July 13, 2006 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 1,184 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 06054 · Owners notified July 31, 2006 · Vehicles built April 1, 2006 – June 30, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED SR-7 BENDIX BRAKE VALVES, THE CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE VALVE CAVITY MAY NOT PROPERLY SET, CAUSING INTERNAL AIR LEAKAGE. IF THE CHECK VALVE DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT, THE RESULTING LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Safety consequence
THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVES AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 06054. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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