2006 Chevrolet Kodiak recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Oct 4, 2007Crash risk2003–2007 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2003–2007 GMC Topkick, 2005–2006 Isuzu HXR — 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.
07V469000 · 990 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Aug 28, 2007Crash risk2006–2007 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2006–2007 GMC Topkick, 2006–2007 Isuzu F Series and 1 other model — Parking Brake
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.
07V385000 · 10K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Aug 16, 2006Crash risk2006 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2006 Chevrolet T-Series, 2006 GMC T-Series and 5 other models — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL CONTROL AND CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE AIR BRAKE APPLICATION VALVE ASSEMBLY WAS CONFIGURED IMPROPERLY, PREVENTING AIR FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE BRAKE SYSTEM AS DESIGNED. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY STOP, THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE INCREASED.
06V311000 · 1K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Aug 3, 2006Fire risk2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2005–2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak and 6 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
06V289000 · 38K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jul 13, 2006Crash risk2006 Chevrolet C7500, 2006 Chevrolet C8500, 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak and 6 other models — Parking Brake
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED SR-7 BENDIX BRAKE VALVES, THE CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE VALVE CAVITY MAY NOT PROPERLY SET, CAUSING INTERNAL AIR LEAKAGE. IF THE CHECK VALVE DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAT, THE RESULTING LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
06V254000 · 1K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.