2005 Chevrolet Kodiak Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kodiak years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Kodiak model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 2,500 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 67% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 33% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Kodiak recalls (3)
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet kodiak. The contact stated that the emergency brake failed to lock when engaged. The contact also mentioned that the emergency brake would release independently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
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…
Dt: the contact stated while changing lanes, with the cruise control on , the vehicle stalled. The vehicle has not been inspected yet. *ak
Other Chevrolet Kodiak years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Kodiak | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Kodiak | 10 | 5 |
| 2006 Kodiak | 2 | 5 |
| 2005 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 Kodiak | 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 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, fuel system, other, service brakes problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.