2004 Chevrolet Kodiak Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kodiak years
- Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Kodiak model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 38,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 6,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | 51,631 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 51,631 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | 28,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Chevrolet Kodiak recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering
Problem: On certain medium duty trucks equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, the steering gear may have been produced incorrectly. A steering gear with this condition may produce the feeling of hitting a curb and a cracking or pinging sound when the steering wheel is turned.
Risk: The steering wheel position may be off-center and increased effort may be required when turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for certain date codes and verify the mileage on steering gears and replace gears as necessary. The recall began on october 25, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Problem: Certain 2003-2005 model year 4500/5500 series chevrolet kodiak, school bus chassis, and gmc topkick vehicles; and 2003-2004 model year gmc school bus chassis vehicles equipped with an 8.1l engine and hydromax brake system. The power steering hose may come into contact with a portion of the intermediate steering shaft. A hole could be worn in the hose and a loss of hydraulic fluid would occur.
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. Increased effort may be required for steering and braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify its customers and dealers will reroute the power steering hose. If the steel braiding of the hose is exposed, dealers are to replace the hose free of charge. The recall began on july 12, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 800-630-2438 or gmc at 866-996-9463.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.
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. The presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493.
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments
Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.
Risk: Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. On vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. Additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if the support cables fracture.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cables. Interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. The recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.mygmlink.com, and enter your vehicle identification number.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: On certain trucks, the switch retainer holding the brake booster push rod and the brake pedal together could be missing.
Risk: This could cause the push rod and pedal to separate, resulting in a loss of foundation brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and install a new retainer if missing. Owner notification began march 5, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gmcict at 1-800-862-4389.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated there were numerous problems with the vehicle. At 20,000 miles, the left wheel bearing backed out and at 87,000 miles, the drag link failed. While driving 80 mph, the vehicle suddenly down shifted to 20 mph with no effort from the contact. While starting the vehicle, the rpm…
Brake warning light for service brakes came on. Soft brake pedal. Further investigation revealed loss of brake fluid and brake fluid sprayed all over left front wheel, chassis, and frame. Outside brake line from the brake pressure modulator had a hole leaking brake fluid. Cause of worn brake line…
Dt*: the contact stated the front end of the vehicle shook at any speed. This caused abnormal wear to the front tires, the tires must be replaced every 10,000 miles. The dealership was unable to determine a problem with the vehicle, but determined the tires are not rated to carry the load of the…
Dt: the contact experience a problem with the diesel engine dying while the vehicle was drive. The vehicle did not stall, but simply died at once without warning. The check engine light illuminated as a warning, and the engine shut off . The vehicle was used as a hauler that pulled a trailer…
Consumer is unable to keep vehicle strayed out of the lane. Front end had been done eight times. The rear axle was mounted wrongly on the vehicle. *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 | 5 | 5 |
| 2003 Kodiak | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 Kodiak | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Kodiak | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Kodiak | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.