Chevrolet Kodiak 1993

Model Kodiak made in 1993 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and parking brake. There were some recalls concerningsteering, wheels.

Model 1993

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
94V028000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 01/01/1993 to 05/01/1993V (Vehicle)967303/01/1994MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/08/199402/17/1994
Defect SummaryThe intermediate steering shaft was assembled with loose or missing upper and lower pinch bolts which may cause separation of the shaft.
Consequence SummarySeparation of the intermediate steering shaft results in total loss of steering control and could cause an accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will properly torque loose pinch bolts and install pinch bolts where necessary.
NotesSystem: steering; unknown type; shaft sector.vehicle description: medium duty truck, school bus chassis, and commercialchassis.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc service center at1-313-456-4547. also, contact the national highway traffic administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
WHEELS
95E017003GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1993 to 03/01/1993E (Equipment)38ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/02/199504/18/1996
Defect SummaryThese wheels are composed of 2 pieces - a disc and a rim which are normally welded together. these wheels lack the specified fillet welds.
Consequence SummaryIf wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is inmotion, both steering and braking could be affected resulting in a vehiclecrash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the manufacturing codes stamped on each wheel and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel.
NotesSystem: wheels.vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with 22.5 x 8.25, 15 dropcenter, one-piece, tubeless dual wheels manufactured by accuride (see accuridecampaign no. 95e017).note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
GM56640304/01/199542023Low engine oil pressure alarm activated and dash telltale goes on intermittently (relocate oil preeesure sender). *tw11/01/1995
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
66630904/01/199752350Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator). *tw07/24/1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE
66630703/01/199752586Diesel engine - engine low power in cold weather (replace primary fuel filter). *tw12/20/1999
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
56500705/01/199543035Unknown11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
66730204/01/199752342Clutch slipping/high pedal effort (install clutch kit). *tw07/24/1997
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
46150410/01/199437849Hood opening effort is difficult (realign hood). *tw01/11/1995
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
56820408/01/199545807Windshield wiper blade chatter(replace wiper arm and blade). *sd04/25/1996
56820101/01/199539078Wiper blade chatter. *tw03/06/1995

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
01/21/2005360001211/01/2004
 Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall campaign 94v028000 concerning the steering. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. *ak