AI Damage2007 Chevrolet Kodiak: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 10
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 30% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 20% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 10% of all complaints
- 6 Engine and cooling 10% of all complaints
- 7 Exterior lighting 10% of all complaints
- 8 Parking brake 10% of all complaints
- Structure: 3 complaints (30% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (20% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (20% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (20% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (10% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 10 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I had a bad wreck involving me and my former employers 2007 chevrolet kodiak I fell asleep driving and flipped the vehicle twice around a curve on my way home sunday and the air-bags which were missing did not deploy and I could've been killed except I was badly injured plus fired without any form of income while…
Emergency brake failed to hold truck while in gear with motor running: 2. Factory installed electric (trailer brake ) controller failed, & turned on & off at random: 3.
While driving approximately 55 mph, the front axle shakes and causes the passenger side tire to wear faster. The failure occurs intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not serviced. The current mileage was 18,000 and failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 4/25/08
In reference to complaint #10217562, this is an addendum. The vehicle has since been to an alignment facility, and it has been determined that the steering wheel was repositioned approximately 50 degrees off center by the end manufacturer---monroe truck equipment.
Upon entering the highway, I noticed that the headlights were aimed only about 13 feet in front of the cab and that the lighting was very dim. I stopped at the first rest-area to find that the drivers headlight (sealed beam) was not functional. I was forced to complete my journey with the highbeams on.
Eventually the corrosion or moisture in the passenger foot well will create a safety problem.
I took delivery of a new c4500 kodiak crew cab with 0.7 miles. I first noticed a loud wind-howl coming from the right rear passenger door. I was disappointed that the vehicle had such loud interior noise at highway speed.
Immediately upon entering the highway, the vehicle had a moderate to severe front end vibration--evident at 46-50 mph and again-- with severe steering wheel vibration-- at the posted highway speed. It had moderate bump steer issues when encountering rough roads making it even harder to control at highway speeds.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,921 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Kodiak has 3 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 10, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, electrical system, service brakes. Total complaints: 10. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (20%), rust, corrosion (20%), vibration (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.