no report yet
Supply: compressor
Risk. IF THE DRIVER IGNORES THESE WARNINGS AND CONTINUES TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, AND IF THERE WAS A CONTINUED LOSS OF PRESSURE, THE REAR SPRING PARKING BRAKES WOULD…
2007 Chevrolet KodiakProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 8, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Structure
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Electrical system
2Suspension
1Steering
1Parking brake
1Engine and engine cooling
1Exterior lighting
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2007 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
Risk. THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION MAY BE OFF-CENTER AND INCREASED EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED WHEN TURNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Parking brake
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.
no report yet
Supply: compressor
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY (BRAKES APPLIED) THE AIR BRAKES WOULD REMAIN APPLIED AND PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. IF A CRACK DEVELOPS AND IS NOT DETECTED AND REPAIRED, THE OUTBOARD END OF THE HOUSING COULD EVENTUALLY SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE HUB, AXLE SHAFT, OR WHEEL AND…
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
2007 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I OWN A 2007 KODIAK PICKUP CONVERSION WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. AFTER A HEAVY RAIN, I NOTICED WATER COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ROD AT THE FIREWALL. NO FAILURE HAS ENSUED, BUT I WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THIS WAS A PRIMARY BRAKE PROBLEM OR A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD SEAL. EVENTUALLY…
I TOOK DELIVERY OF A NEW C4500 KODIAK 169" WHEELBASE WITH 0.7 MILES AT MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENTS FLINT LOCATION. IT WAS DUSK. UPON ENTERING THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE AIMED ONLY ABOUT 13 FEET IN FRONT OF THE CAB AND THAT THE LIGHTING WAS VERY DIM. I STOPPED AT THE FIRST REST-AREA…
I TOOK DELIVERY OF A NEW C4500 KODIAK CREW CAB WITH 0.7 MILES. I FIRST NOTICED A LOUD WIND-HOWL COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR. I WAS DISAPPOINTED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SUCH LOUD INTERIOR NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. IT WASN'T UNTIL I ENCOUNTERING HEAVY FREEZING RAIN, THAT I REALIZED THAT THIS…
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