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2006 Chevrolet KodiakProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage24kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak has problems

2 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
Power train10
Service brakes10

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

5 recalls

2006 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

Parking brake

Recall 07V-385 · Aug 28, 2007 · 9,518 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Conventional: air

Recall 06V-254 · Jul 13, 2006 · 1,184 vehicles

Risk. THE DELAYED PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

2006 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

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In owners' words

What Kodiak owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 10163642 · Jul 27, 2006 · 24,000 miles

Own a 2006 Kodiak?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.