2003-2005 Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC Topkick recall: fluid

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on June 16, 2005. It covers about 6,698 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 6,698
reported: Jun 16, 2005
owners notified: Jul 12, 2005
related complaints: 3

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 05V288000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Kodiak 2003-2005 2003 2004 2005
GMC Topkick 2003-2005 2003 2004 2005

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about brakes problems.

2003 Chevrolet Kodiak 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak 2005 Chevrolet Kodiak 2003 GMC Topkick 2004 GMC Topkick 2005 GMC Topkick

Questions about recall 05V288000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2005 Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC Topkick fluid?

Yes. Recall 05V288000, reported on June 16, 2005, covers about 6,698 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V288000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Chevrolet Kodiak?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history