Chevrolet Kodiak 1996
Model Kodiak made in 1996 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, power train. There was one recall concerning parking brake .
Model 1996
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V120000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1996 to 06/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 456 | 07/05/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/01/1996 | 07/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The auto-apply park brake (manual or auto application) does not always apply. if the park brake does not apply, the service park brake warning light will illuminate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver may not notice the warning light and exits the vehicle. the vehicle could roll away increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the parking brake solenoid valve with one having a 12 volt coil and the original valve spring. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: emergency park brake. vehicle description: medium duty conventional pickup trucks equipped with auto-apply parking brakes. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during july 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 667302 | 04/01/1997 | 52342 | Clutch slipping/high pedal effort (install clutch kit). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 08/16/1998 | |||
| When filling up the tank swelled up around the step, and eased the cap off. alot of pressure blew the cap off, diesel would not go back in, repair shop drilled two holes into the cap, dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||