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Chevrolet KodiakModel year report

2004 Chevrolet Kodiak Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
37,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine cooling (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 37,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 109 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns and 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact stated there were numerous problems with the vehicle. At 20,000 miles, the left wheel bearing backed out and at 87,000 miles, the drag link failed. While driving 80 MPH, the vehicle suddenly down shifted to 20 MPH with no effort from the contact. While starting the vehicle, the RPM will not go beyond 2000. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer on numerous occasions and they can not determine the problem. This occurred regardless of the traffic conditions, speed or terrain.”

NHTSA complaint #10160174, filed 2006-06, 40,000 miles

Engine cooling: “Dt: the contact experience a problem with the diesel engine dying while the vehicle was drive. The vehicle did not stall, but simply died at once without warning. The check engine light illuminated as a warning, and the engine shut off . The vehicle was used as a hauler that pulled a trailer delivering boats. When the engine died there was a loss of power, resulting in a loss of power steering and the brakes. The only way to stop the vehicle was by using the in cab controller to activate the electric brakes on the trailer which ultimately slowed and stopped the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10140314, filed 2005-10, 6,200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 28,000 and 40,000 miles.

20%0–100%10–2560%25–5020%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 37,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2004200520063
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 109 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 109 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Kodiak

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2007103005———Not enough data
2004537,0005———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Kodiak model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 37,000 miles and the middle half falls between 28,000 and 40,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.