The 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 85,099 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING07V4690002007-10-04990 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION MAY BE OFF-CENTER AND INCREASED EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED WHEN TURNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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, HYDRAULIC05V2880002005-06-166,698 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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, HYDRAULIC05V0430002005-02-0877,411 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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…
Remedy
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…
Complaints by component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
2
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
Total complaints5
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“Dt: the contact stated while changing lanes, with the cruise control on , the vehicle stalled. The vehicle has not been inspected yet. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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