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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
94V028000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1993 to 05/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 9673 | 03/01/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/1994 | 02/17/1994 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The intermediate steering shaft was assembled with loose or missing upper and lower pinch bolts which may cause separation of the shaft. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Separation of the intermediate steering shaft results in total loss of steering control and could cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will properly torque loose pinch bolts and install pinch bolts where necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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 | ||||||||||||||||
95E017003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1993 to 03/01/1993 | E (Equipment) | 38 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/02/1995 | 04/18/1996 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | These wheels are composed of 2 pieces - a disc and a rim which are normally welded together. these wheels lack the specified fillet welds. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is inmotion, both steering and braking could be affected resulting in a vehiclecrash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
GM566403 | 04/01/1995 | 42023 | Low engine oil pressure alarm activated and dash telltale goes on intermittently (relocate oil preeesure sender). *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
666309 | 04/01/1997 | 52350 | Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||||
666307 | 03/01/1997 | 52586 | Diesel engine - engine low power in cold weather (replace primary fuel filter). *tw | 12/20/1999 | |
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||||
565007 | 05/01/1995 | 43035 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
667302 | 04/01/1997 | 52342 | Clutch slipping/high pedal effort (install clutch kit). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
461504 | 10/01/1994 | 37849 | Hood opening effort is difficult (realign hood). *tw | 01/11/1995 | |
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
568204 | 08/01/1995 | 45807 | Windshield wiper blade chatter(replace wiper arm and blade). *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
568201 | 01/01/1995 | 39078 | Wiper blade chatter. *tw | 03/06/1995 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
01/21/2005 | 36000 | 12 | 11/01/2004 |
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 |