2007 Chevrolet Kodiak Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kodiak years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak. That is the most of any Kodiak model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 1 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 30% | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 4,761 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 20% | 2,531 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 20% | 501 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 10% | 1 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 10% | 4,761 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | 1 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Chevrolet Kodiak recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:supply:compressor
Problem: Gm is recalling 1,880 model year 2007 chevrolet kodiak and t-series, gmc topkick and t-series, and isuzu f-series and h-series passenger vehicles equipped with 7.8l diesel engine. The air compressor in some of these vehicles may not build enough air pressure to support the air brake system. If this condition were to occur while the vehicles was stationary (brakes applied), the air brakes would remain applied and prevent the vehicle from moving.
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 automatically apply, preventing the truck from being driven.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the air compressor for its ability to build air pressure, and either modify the air compressor by elimination of the suppression valve or replace the air compressor assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during august 2009. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
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.
Parking brake
Problem: On certain straight towing or non-towing trucks equipped with bendix air brakes, the air brake park control valve may develop either an internal air leak or an air restriction. The park brake may not release or may release only partially.
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. This condition does not affect normal service braking.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the external check valve on the air brake park control valve if the inspection determines the external check valve is damaged, the air brake park control valve will be replaced and may require the replacement of an internal check valve in the air brake park control valve. Remedy will be free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact gm at 1-800-862-4389 or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Service brakes, air:supply:compressor
Problem: On certain medium duty conventional and tilt cab trucks equipped with 7.8l diesel engines and air brakes, the air compressor may not build enough air pressure to support the air brake system.
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. If this condition were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the dual system air pressure gauges would register the drop in pressure. If the pressure continued to drop, the low air pressure warning buzzer and warning lamp would activate as designed, warning the driver to move the vehicle to a safety location. 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 automatically apply, preventing the truck from being driven.
Fix: Dealers will replace the air compressor head. The recall began on may 23, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Power train:axle assembly
Problem: On certain trucks, the rear drive axle housing was manufactured with steel below the specified thickness and, as a result, it could develop a crack.
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 brake assembly to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the axle free of charge. The recall began on april 12, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
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.
2007 c4500 kodiak with dump body 1. Emergency brake failed to hold truck while in gear with motor running: 2. Factory installed electric (trailer brake ) controller failed, & turned on & off at random: 3. The trucks service brakes failed , while trying to stop the truck, (then the trucks brake…
I had a bad wreck involving me and my former employers 2007 chevrolet kodiak i fell asleep driving and flipped the vehicle twice around a curve on my way home sunday and the air-bags which were missing did not deploy and i could've been killed except i was badly injured plus fired without any form…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet kodiak 4500. While driving approximately 55 mph, the front axle shakes and causes the passenger side tire to wear faster. The failure occurs intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not serviced. The current mileage was 18,000 and failure…
In reference to complaint #10217562, this is an addendum. The vehicle has since been to an alignment facility, and it has been determined that the steering wheel was repositioned approximately 50 degrees off center by the end manufacturer---monroe truck equipment. This deviation from center was…
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…
Other Chevrolet Kodiak years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Kodiak | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 10 | 5 |
| 2006 Kodiak | 2 | 5 |
| 2005 Kodiak | 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 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.