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Chevrolet Kodiak years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 27 complaints about the Chevrolet Kodiak since 1993, and 17 recalls have been issued. The 2007 model year has 10 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
27
Recalls
17
Worst year
2007
Model years
1993-2007

Chevrolet Kodiak years to avoid

No model year of the Chevrolet Kodiak stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Chevrolet Kodiak years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Chevrolet Kodiak complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1993199419951996200120032004200520062007

How we calculate this

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Most common Chevrolet Kodiak problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    8
  • Suspension
    4
  • Steering
    4
  • Engine
    4
  • Transmission
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Chevrolet Kodiak problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2007-10Body30051
2006-2Brakes50
2005-3Acceleration30
2004-5Transmission37,00051
2003-1Engine40
2001-1Suspension00
1996-1Fuel system10
1995-1Steering10
1994-2Brakes01
1993-1Steering10

Recalls 17

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Questions about the Chevrolet Kodiak

What years of the Chevrolet Kodiak should you avoid?

No single model year of the Chevrolet Kodiak has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Kodiak?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Kodiak?

Brakes, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (4) and steering (4).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Kodiak have?

17 recalls between 1993 and 2007. The 2007 model year has the most, with 5.

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