Total Complaints
5 filings
CHEVROLET KODIAK · model year
2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK
5 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005CHEVROLETKODIAK carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2005 KODIAK is vehicle speed control:cruise control with 2 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1) and fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2005 KODIAK, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
Recalls (3)
05V28800016/06/2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
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 INTERMED
05V04300008/02/2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
07V46900004/10/2007
STEERING
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.
Recent Complaints
20140401SERVICE BRAKES
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 VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000. UPDATED 5/27/14*CN
Mileage: 5,000
20090114SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 TO SHUT OFF WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR TRAVELING 15 MPH; HOWEVER, THEY HAVE BEEN SHUTTING OFF WHILE TRAVELING 30-45 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIR SHOPS APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES. DURING EACH VISIT, THE MECHANIC REPLACES DIFFERENT PARTS WITHIN THE EXHAUST BRAKING SYSTEM, BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. SINCE THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY NOT UNDER WARRANTY, THE DEALER REFUSES TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INOPERATIVE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FULE GAUGE PEGS OUT AND IS NOT ACCURATE. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE. UPDATED 02/
Mileage: 3,000
20090114FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
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 TO SHUT OFF WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR TRAVELING 15 MPH; HOWEVER, THEY HAVE BEEN SHUTTING OFF WHILE TRAVELING 30-45 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIR SHOPS APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES. DURING EACH VISIT, THE MECHANIC REPLACES DIFFERENT PARTS WITHIN THE EXHAUST BRAKING SYSTEM, BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. SINCE THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY NOT UNDER WARRANTY, THE DEALER REFUSES TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INOPERATIVE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FULE GAUGE PEGS OUT AND IS NOT ACCURATE. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE. UPDATED 02/
Mileage: 3,000
20090114VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
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 TO SHUT OFF WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR TRAVELING 15 MPH; HOWEVER, THEY HAVE BEEN SHUTTING OFF WHILE TRAVELING 30-45 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIR SHOPS APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES. DURING EACH VISIT, THE MECHANIC REPLACES DIFFERENT PARTS WITHIN THE EXHAUST BRAKING SYSTEM, BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. SINCE THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY NOT UNDER WARRANTY, THE DEALER REFUSES TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INOPERATIVE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FULE GAUGE PEGS OUT AND IS NOT ACCURATE. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE. UPDATED 02/
Mileage: 3,000
20051107VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING LANES, WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON , THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED YET. *AK
Mileage: 2,000
Compare 2005CHEVROLETKODIAK to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK have?▼
The 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK?▼
Yes, the 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM.
Is the 2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.