no report yet
Parking brake: conventional
Risk. THE DRIVER MAY NOT NOTICE THE WARNING LIGHT AND EXITS THE VEHICLE.
1996 Chevrolet KodiakProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 17, 1998. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1996 Chevrolet Kodiak recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
1996 vs. every other Kodiak year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Kodiak median. How we score
'93'94'95'96'01'03'04'05'06'07'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Kodiak owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN FILLING UP THE TANK SWELLED UP AROUND THE STEP, AND EASED THE CAP OFF. ALOT OF PRESSURE BLEW THE CAP OFF, DIESEL WOULD NOT GO BACK IN, REPAIR SHOP DRILLED TWO HOLES INTO THE CAP, DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Own a 1996 Kodiak?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.