2007 Chevrolet Kodiak problems

General information about Chevrolet-Kodiak
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list
Recalls list

The Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC TopKick are a range of medium-duty trucks that were produced by the Chevrolet and GMC divisions of General Motors from 1980 to 2009. Introduced as a variant of the medium-duty C/K truck line, three generations were produced. Slotted between the C/K trucks and the GMC Brigadier Class 8 conventional, the Kodiak/TopKick were developed as a basis for vocationally oriented trucks, including cargo haulers, dump trucks, and similar vehicles; on later generations, both cutaway and cowled-chassis variants were produced for bus use.

Following years of declining market share, General Motors (in line with Ford Motor Company) sought to exit heavy-truck manufacturing. After struggling to enter joint ventures or sell the rights to its product line, the company ended production of the Kodiak and TopKick in 2009. The final medium-duty truck, a GMC TopKick 5500, rolled out of Flint Truck Assembly on July 31, 2009.

For the 2019 model year, after a ten-year hiatus, General Motors re-entered the conventional medium-duty truck segment. Developed in a joint venture with Navistar International, the Chevrolet Silverado 4500/5500 is a Class 4–6 vehicle. Slightly smaller than the Kodiak/Topkick, the Silverado 4500/5500 is marketed exclusively as a Chevrolet (with no GMC counterpart).

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Common 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak problems

Based on the complaints from owners of the 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:

Service Brakes (4 problems):
- The service brakes have been a significant concern among owners, potentially indicating issues with braking performance, brake pads, or brake system components.
Suspension (4 problems):
- Suspension problems may involve issues with the vehicle's shocks, struts, or other suspension components, impacting the comfort and stability of the ride.
Engine And Engine Cooling (3 problems):
- Engine and cooling system problems could encompass issues related to overheating, coolant leaks, or engine performance, affecting the overall reliability and efficiency of the vehicle.
Power Train (3 problems):
- Powertrain issues may involve transmission problems, drivetrain malfunctions, or other powertrain-related concerns that could affect the vehicle's performance and drivability.
Electrical System (2 problems):
- Electrical system problems could include issues with the vehicle's wiring, battery, alternator, or other electrical components, potentially leading to electrical failures or malfunctions.
Steering (1 problem):
- Steering issues may indicate problems with the steering system, steering components, or steering responsiveness, impacting the vehicle's handling and safety.
Gasoline Fuel System (1 problem):
- Fuel system problems could involve issues with fuel delivery, fuel leaks, or fuel system components, affecting the vehicle's fuel efficiency and performance.
Other Fuel System (1 problem):
- Additional fuel system problems may include concerns not specified in the previous category, potentially affecting the vehicle's fuel system operation.
Exterior Lighting (1 problem):
- Exterior lighting issues could involve problems with the vehicle's headlights, taillights, or other exterior lighting components, impacting visibility and safety during driving.
Air Bag (1 problem):
- Airbag problems may indicate issues with the vehicle's airbag system, potentially affecting occupant safety in the event of a collision.
Vehicle Speed Control (1 problem):
- Speed control issues could involve problems with the vehicle's cruise control system or throttle control, affecting the vehicle's speed regulation.
Structure (1 problem):
- Structural issues may involve concerns with the vehicle's frame, body integrity, or structural components, impacting the overall safety and durability of the vehicle.

These reported problems highlight various areas of concern for owners of the 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues promptly to ensure the vehicle's safety and performance.

What motor is in a 2007 Kodiak?

6.6 V8 Duramax

Specifications for Chevrolet Kodiak C5500 Regular Cab 6.6 V8 Duramax 304hp, 2007 3rd Generation (2003 - 2009)

What year did they stop making the Chevy Kodiak?

The Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC TopKick are a range of medium-duty trucks that were produced by the Chevrolet and GMC divisions of General Motors from 1980 to 2009.

What engine is in the Kodiak?

ENGINE

Engine Type	686cc liquid-cooled SOHC 4-stroke
Fuel Delivery	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 44mm
Transmission	Ultramatic V-belt with all-wheel engine braking; H, L, N, R, P
Final Drive	Lever-operated 2WD/4WD; shaft
Fuel Capacity	4.8 gal

What replaced the Chevy Kodiak?

The next-generation Chevrolet Medium Duty Trucks will reach the market for the 2019 model year as two all-new models. The vehicles will not be called Kodiak, however. Instead, they will be named Silverado 4500 and Silverado 5500.

What motor is in a 2007 Kodiak?

6.6 V8 Duramax

Specifications for Chevrolet Kodiak C5500 Regular Cab 6.6 V8 Duramax 304hp, 2007 3rd Generation (2003 - 2009)

Why did Chevy stop making the Kodiak?

What is the gas mileage on a 2007 C5500 Kodiak?

Based on data from 4 vehicles, 814 fuel-ups and 169,230 miles of driving, the 2007 Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak gets a combined Avg MPG of 6.59 with a 0.10 MPG margin of error.

What engine is in the Kodiak?

ENGINE

Engine Type	686cc liquid-cooled SOHC 4-stroke
Fuel Delivery	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 44mm
Transmission	Ultramatic V-belt with all-wheel engine braking; H, L, N, R, P
Final Drive	Lever-operated 2WD/4WD; shaft
Fuel Capacity	4.8 gal

2007 Chevrolet Kodiak car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Kodiak problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Structure problems
Service brakes problems
Hydraulic problems
Electrical system problems
Suspension problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2007 Chevrolet Kodiak complaints

The NHTSA has received 10 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak.

2010-04-08

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2010-03-26
VIN: 1GBE4C1997F
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: 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 WARNING LIGHTS & AUDIBLE ALARMS CAME ON, THEN THE ALARMS FAILED TO COME ON LATER THAT NIGHT,,, WHILE THE BRAKE PEDDLE WENT CLEAR TO THE FLOOR BOARDS: 4. THE GM (STOP LAMP SWITCH) WAS REPLACED (CODE) ( DTC # C0164 ) WITH PART NUMBER #(15128874) , (WHILE THE DEFECTIVE PART WAS NOT RETURNED TO ME FOR INSPECTION) 5. WHILE THIS (FEBRUARY 22ND, 2007 TECH. SERVICE BULLETIN) (((( #07-05-22-001: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH INOPERATIVE, BRAKE WARNING BUZZER SOUNDING AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON))) DESCRIBED PROBLEMS WITH THE 2006 KODIAK C4500 THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A FACTORY RECALL DUE TO POSSIBLE BRAKE FAILURES, DUE TO WIRING THE SERVICE BRAKES TO THE ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES IN FACTORY AFTER MARKET INSTALLATIONS: 6. SINCE MY SERVICE BRAKES FAILED, MY BRAKE WARNING ALARMS FAILED LATER THAT NIGHT, MY EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS MIS ADJUSTED, & BY WIRING THE ELECTRONIC TRAILER BRAKES TO THE SERVICE BRAKE (STOP LAMP SWITCH), WHICH SHORTED OUT THIS CONNECTION,, BY DRAWING TOO MUCH CURRENT THRU THE STOP LAMP SWITCH: DID CAUSE A SITUATION OF TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE, WITH NO ALARMS: 7. THIS 2007 C4500 WITH ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLER SHOULD BE RECALLED WITH A FACTORY DEALER INSPECTION, CONCERNING THE DEFECTIVE SERVICE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH, & HOW THE ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKE IS WIRED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, ACCORDING TO THE (2) OR MORE GM BRAKE SERVICE BULLETINS, BEFORE THIS TRUCK WAS SOLD (NEW) TO ME: THE DEFECTS IN THE BRAKE WARNING SYSTEM,.THE SERVICE BRAKES, THE ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES, & EMERGENCY BRAKE, HAVE CAUSED ME TO FILE A WASHINGTON STATE LEMON LAW CLAIM: *TR

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2009-01-11

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2009-01-04
Number Of Injuries: 1
Crash: 1
Fire: 1
Components: AIR BAGS
Summary: 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 OF INCOME WHILE HEALING! I WAS TERMINATED AFTER MY ACCIDENT SO VEHICLE VIN WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO RECEIVE. *TR

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2008-04-10

SUSPENSION PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2007-05-13
VIN: 1GBE4E3987F
Components: SUSPENSION
Summary: 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 MILEAGE WAS 1,000. UPDATED 4/25/08 *CN

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2008-03-04

STEERING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2007-12-28
VIN: 1GBE4E1207F
Components: STEERING
Summary: 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 SUBSEQUENTLY REPORTED BY US TO AN ENGINEER AT ZF LINKSYSTEM (THE MANUFACTURER OF THE STEERING GEAR), AND THEIR OPINION WAS THAT THE STEERING GEAR WAS NOT AT ITS OPTIMAL POSITION--THIS ADVERSELY AFFECTS STEERING "PLAY" AND THE RANGE OF STEERING LEFT OR RIGHT. UPON TESTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS EVIDENT THAT THERE IS 1/2 GREATER TURN CAPABILITY TO THE LEFT, COMPARED TO THE RIGHT. (THERE WERE 2.5 TURNS LEFT OF CENTER IN THE STEERING, AND 2 TURNS TO THE RIGHT.) THE EFFECT ON TURN RADIUS HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED. THE EXPERT CONSENSUS WAS THAT THE DRAG LINK SHOULD HAVE BEEN SHORTENED TO MAINTAIN THE ORIGINAL TURNING SPECIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE. THIS MAY BE THE INCITING FACTOR IN THE BUMP STEER COMPLAINT. IT MAY ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR'S DIFFICULTY IN RECOVERING FROM SUCH A BUMP STEER EVENT. MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT DENIED THE ALIGNMENT AS PART OF THEIR WARRANTY OBLIGATION AND HAS DENIED THAT THEIR MODIFICATIONS HAVE HAD SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE VEHICLE'S STEERING. *TR

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2008-02-10

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2007-12-28
VIN: 1GBE4E1207F
Components: STRUCTURE
Summary: 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 MOISTURE WAS ACCUMULATING IN THE DOOR JAMB OF THE AFOREMENTIONED DOOR, FREEZING, AND MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE DOOR WAS ASSEMBLED AT GM INCORRECTLY AND THE LEADING EDGE OF THE DOOR WAS 3/8" OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE BODY, SO MUCH SO THAT IT WASN'T EVEN TOUCHING THE DOOR'S LEADING EDGE WEATHER STRIP. THIS ALLOWED ALL PRECIPITATION AND WIND TO ENTER THE DOOR JAM FREELY AND INTERFERE WITH THE FUNCTION OF THE DOOR. THE CONTRALATERAL DOOR WAS ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY FOR COMPARISON. *TR

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2008-02-10

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2007-12-28
VIN: 1GBE4E1207F
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
Summary: I TOOK DELIVERY OF A NEW C4500 KODIAK 169" WHEELBASE WITH 0.7 MILES AT MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENTS FLINT LOCATION. IT WAS DUSK. UPON ENTERING THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE AIMED ONLY ABOUT 13 FEET IN FRONT OF THE CAB AND THAT THE LIGHTING WAS VERY DIM. I STOPPED AT THE FIRST REST-AREA TO FIND THAT THE DRIVERS HEADLIGHT (SEALED BEAM) WAS NOT FUNCTIONAL. I WAS FORCED TO COMPLETE MY JOURNEY WITH THE HIGHBEAMS ON. THE VEHICLE WAS BRAND NEW. UPON REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT AT MY FIRST OPPORTUNITY, I NOTICED THAT THE AIMING MECHANISM, SPRINGS, WERE ALL SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE IS NOW HEADED TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE AIMING OF THE LIGHTS RECTIFIED. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IN THE NIGHT WITH THIS TYPE OF MANUFACTURER DEFECT. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT ALTERED THE SUSPENSION OF THE VEHICLE AND SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED THE HEADLIGHT INSPECTION/AIMING IN THEIR PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST. *TR

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2008-02-10

SUSPENSION PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2007-12-28
VIN: 1GBE4E1207F
Components: SUSPENSION
Summary: I PICKED UP A NEW C4500 KODIAK PICK UP CONVERSION FROM MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENTS FLINT LOCATION. IT WAS DELIVERED WITH MONROE'S SO-LOW SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND A PICK-UP BED. IT HAD 0.7 MILES AT DELIVERY. IMMEDIATELY UPON ENTERING THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE HAD A MODERATE TO SEVERE FRONT END VIBRATION--EVIDENT AT 46-50 MPH AND AGAIN-- WITH SEVERE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION-- AT THE POSTED HIGHWAY SPEED. IT HAD MODERATE BUMP STEER ISSUES WHEN ENCOUNTERING ROUGH ROADS MAKING IT EVEN HARDER TO CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WILL DART ONE DIRECTION OR ANOTHER GOING OVER BRIDGE SEAMS OR WHEN ENCOUNTERING BUMPS. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF-CENTER TOO, COMPLICATING THE ISSUES. HAVING NOT DRIVEN AN UN-MODIFIED KODIAK 4500, I CANNOT ATTEST TO THE SEVERITY OF THE BUMP STEER COMPARED TO THE BASE VEHICLE. I CALLED MONROE AND THEY CLAIMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A TEST-DRIVE BY THEIR TECHNICIANS BEFORE DELIVERY AND CHECKED-OUT OK. THEY SAID THAT THE STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN THE TEST-DRIVE. I INFORMED THEM OF THE MILEAGE AND SAID THAT THE TRUCK TRAVELED AN UNACCEPTABLE DISTANCE FOR A TEST DRIVE. I ALSO DO NOT SEE SIGNS OF AN ALIGNMENT AFTER THE SUSPENSION CONVERSION, AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT CENTERED--OFF 25 DEGREES AND THE TIE-ROD BOLTS ARE UNTOUCHED. THIS IS A VERY HEAVY VEHICLE AND THE DRIVEABILTY IS UNACCEPTABLE AND DANGEROUS OVER ROUGH ROADS. *TR

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2008-02-10

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2008-01-11
VIN: 1GBE4E1207F
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
Summary: I OWN A 2007 KODIAK PICKUP CONVERSION WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. AFTER A HEAVY RAIN, I NOTICED WATER COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ROD AT THE FIREWALL. NO FAILURE HAS ENSUED, BUT I WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THIS WAS A PRIMARY BRAKE PROBLEM OR A PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD SEAL. EVENTUALLY THE CORROSION OR MOISTURE IN THE PASSENGER FOOT WELL WILL CREATE A SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR

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2008-01-25

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2008-01-25
VIN: 1GBE5U19X7F
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: GENERAL MOTORS SPECIFY THE FOLLOWING FOR MY VEHICLE: 2007I POST-DIESEL EMISSION WARNING ON THE POST-EMISSION DIESEL ENGINE IT IS A REQUIREMENT THAT THE EXHAUST TIP COOLER SUPPLIED BY GM IS INSTALLED FOR EVERY DIESEL EQUIPPED VEHICLE. IF YOU DO NOT INSTALL TO EXHAUST TIP COOLER THERE IS A HIGH PROBABILITY THAT YOU WILL START A FIRE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE DURING REGENERATION (TEMPERATURE IN EXCESS OF 1,000 F). IF NOT INSTALLED THEN THE SECONDARY MANUFACTURER ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY FOR AN INCIDENT. THIS PART IS NOT OPTIONAL. YOUR SALES AND SERVICE STAFF MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THIS REQUIREMENT AND YOUR OBLIGATION TO INFORM YOUR CUSTOMERS. REMOVAL OF THE GM EXHAUST TIP WITH A MORE EYE APPEALING EXHAUST WILL VOID THE WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE AND COULD LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. 2007I POST-DIESEL EMISSION WARNING FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL, A DIVISION OF THOR INDUSTRIES, BUILT MY CLASS C MOTORHOME IN APRIL, 2007, AND FAILED TO MEET THESE STANDARDS. I REQUEST A FORMAL INVESTIGATION AS TO THE NUMBER OF RECREATION VEHICLES LACKING THIS CRITICAL SAFETY DEVICE, WHICH THE LACK THEREOF SHOULD BE CONSIDERED HIGH RISK EXPOSURE TO BOTH PERSONS AND PROPERTY . THANK YOU, [XXX], AIC INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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2007-01-26

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2006-03-26
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: MY 2007 YUKON HAS NO DASH INSTRUMENT LIGHTS DURING DAYLIGHT. THE ONLY GAUGE ILLUMINATION IS WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. DURING DAYLIGHT, THE GAUGES ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WITH SUNGLASSES. AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WITHOUT SUNGLASSES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD FOR A CONSIDERABLE TIME TO VIEW THE GAUGES. I HAVE TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND GMC; THEY HAVE NO ANSWERS. *NM

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2007 Chevrolet Kodiak recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak.

2009-07-29

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.

2007-10-04

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Components: STEERING
Summary: 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.

2007-08-28

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Components: PARKING BRAKE
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.

2007-05-02

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.

2007-04-10

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.

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