Chevrolet Kodiak 2003

• Recall 88312 [USA]: The steering wheel position may be off-center and increased effort may be required when turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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.
  dealers will inspect for certain date codes and verify the mileage on steering gears and replace gears as necessary. The recall began on october 25, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
  gm recall no. 07220.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 55170 [USA]: If there is sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear a noise from the power steering pump, the brake warning light and warning tone will activate. increased effort may be required for steering and braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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 intermediate steering shaft. A hole could be worn in the hose and a loss of hydraulic fluid would occur.
  gm will notify its customers and dealers will reroute the power steering hose. If the steel braiding of the hose is exposed, dealers are to replace the hose free of charge. The recall began on july 12, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 800-630-2438 or gmc at 866-996-9463.
  gm recall no. 05051.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 42455 [USA]: Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. on vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if the support cables fracture.
  On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.
  dealers will replace the cables. Interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. The recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.Mygmlink.Com, and enter your vehicle identification number.
  gm recall no. 04007.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 431 [USA]: if the cable strands contacted the exhaust pipe a short circuit could cause the battery cable coatings to ignite and possibly lead to an engine compartment fire.
  Certain medium duty trucks equipped with the optional caterpillar diesel engine (lg5) option were built with a misrouted battery cable that could come in contact with the exhaust pipe. The conduit and the nylon cable coating could degrade to the point where the copper wire strands of the cable are exposed.
  dealers will inspect the battery cable for proper routing and reroute the cable if necessary. Owner notification began october 25, 2002. 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, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2005065 [Canada]: Electrical
  Certain vehicles were produced with a body wiring harness with no protective conduit in the area under the driver's feet. The higher the frequency of operators entering and exiting the vehicles, the higher the potential for harness wear. The body wiring harness includes sdm (sensing diagnostic module) wiring could be damaged from chaffing and wear by vehicle operators, which can result in inadvertent airbag deployment. A person may receive minor injuries, such as abrasions, from contact with the bag. Correction: dealers will inspect the wiring harness for potential damage, repair or replace the harness if required and add conduit to all harnesses.

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• Recall 2005185 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles equipped with an 8.1l engine and hydromax brake system, the power steering hose may come into contact with a portion of the intermediate steering shaft. If the hose contacts the intermediate steering shaft, a hole could be worn in the hose and a loss of hydraulic fluid would occur. If there is a sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear noise from the power steering pump, the brake warning light and warning tone will activate, and increased effort may be required for steering and braking, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: dealers will reposition the power steering hose. If the steel braiding of the hose is exposed, dealers will replace the hose.

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• Recall 2002141 [Canada]: Suspension
  Certain medium duty trucks equipped with 11,000 lb. Rear axle have a condition where the rear axle anchor plate may fracture. Under certain rebound, braking, or cornering maneuvers, the rear axle would be free to move fore and aft and provide unexpected steering inputs to the vehicle. If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result. Correction: dealers will install a new rear axle anchor plate and spacer.

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• Recall 2005065 [Canada]: Electrical
  Certain vehicles were produced with a body wiring harness with no protective conduit in the area under the driver's feet. The higher the frequency of operators entering and exiting the vehicles, the higher the potential for harness wear. The body wiring harness includes sdm (sensing diagnostic module) wiring could be damaged from chaffing and wear by vehicle operators, which can result in inadvertent airbag deployment. A person may receive minor injuries, such as abrasions, from contact with the bag. Correction: dealers will inspect the wiring harness for potential damage, repair or replace the harness if required and add conduit to all harnesses.

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• Recall 2005185 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles equipped with an 8.1l engine and hydromax brake system, the power steering hose may come into contact with a portion of the intermediate steering shaft. If the hose contacts the intermediate steering shaft, a hole could be worn in the hose and a loss of hydraulic fluid would occur. If there is a sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear noise from the power steering pump, the brake warning light and warning tone will activate, and increased effort may be required for steering and braking, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: dealers will reposition the power steering hose. If the steel braiding of the hose is exposed, dealers will replace the hose.

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• Recall 2007320 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the steering gear may have been manufactured 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. The steering wheel position may be off-centre and increased effort may be required when turning, which could result in a vehicle crash. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the steering gear.

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• Recall 2002180 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain trucks equipped with the optional caterpillar diesel engine (lg5), the battery cable could come in contact with the exhaust pipe. The conduit and the nylon cable coating could degrade to the point where the copper wire strands of the cable are exposed. If the cable strands contacted the exhaust pipe, the short circuit could cause the battery cable coatings to ignite and possibly lead to an engine compartment fire. Correction: dealers will inspect the battery cable for proper routing and reroute the cable if necessary.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet kodiak. The contact stated that there was oil leaking under the vehicle near the fuel injector and the engine area. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000. The vin was not available.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• C0272 [1] Pump motor relay circuit - signal out of range / performance
• P0236 [2] Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
• P0101 [2] Mass or Volume Air Flow "A" Circuit Range/Performance Problem
• C0035 [1] Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Supply (Subfault)
• C0052 [1] Steering Wheel Position Sensor "Signal A" (Subfault)
• C0550 [1] Electronic Control Unit
• U2104 [1] Engine control module (ECM), CAN data bus - malfunction detected
• P0300 [1] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0335 [1] Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction
• P0336 [2] Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
• P0087 [3] Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low
• P0093 [4] Fuel System Leak Detected - Large Leak
• P1093 [4] Fuel system - malfunction
• P1172 [2] Invalid Test
• P0802 [1] Transmission Control System MIL Request Circuit/Open
• P1781 [1] Ignition Retard Request Duration Fault
• P2639 [1] Torque Management Feedback Signal "A" Low
• P0207 [1] Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 7
• P1125 [1] Throttle position sensor out of range