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2005 Chevrolet KodiakProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 1, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control20
Fuel system, other10
Service brakes10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2005 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.

–no report yet

Steering

Recall 07V-469 · Oct 4, 2007 · 990 vehicles

Risk. THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION MAY BE OFF-CENTER AND INCREASED EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED WHEN TURNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Recall 05V-288 · Jun 16, 2005 · 6,698 vehicles

Risk. IF THERE IS SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FLUID LOSS, THE DRIVER WILL HEAR A NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND WARNING TONE WILL ACTIVATE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 05V-043 · Feb 8, 2005 · 77,411 vehicles

Risk. IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE WERE OPEN, FRAGMENTS FROM THE ACCUMULATOR COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PEOPLE IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2005 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 vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10255032 · Jan 14, 2009 · 3,000 miles
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING LANES, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED YET. *AK
Complaint 10141929 · Nov 7, 2005 · 2,000 miles

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