1996 Chevrolet Kodiak Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kodiak years
- Not enough data 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak. That ranks 5th out of 9 Kodiak model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Chevrolet Kodiak recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Parking brake:conventional
Problem: The auto-apply park brake (manual or auto application) does not always apply. If the park brake does not apply, the "service park brake" warning light will illuminate.
Risk: The driver may not notice the warning light and exits the vehicle. The vehicle could roll away increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will replace the parking brake solenoid valve with one having a 12 volt coil and the original valve spring.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
Other Chevrolet Kodiak years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Kodiak | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Kodiak | 10 | 5 |
| 2006 Kodiak | 2 | 5 |
| 2005 Kodiak | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 Kodiak | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 Kodiak | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 Kodiak | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Kodiak | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Chevrolet Kodiak a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Kodiak model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.