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2008 Chevrolet Kodiak problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2008 Chevrolet Kodiak — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other Kodiak years?

Kodiak NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted14 complaints1993: 1 complaints1994: 5 complaints1995: 1 complaints1996: 1 complaints2001: 1 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 7 complaints2005: 5 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 14 complaints2008: 0 complaints
Kodiak NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2008 Chevrolet Kodiak have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V385000EngineAugust 6, 2008 · 319 units

Defect

GM IS RECALLING 319 MY 2008 CHEVROLET KODIAK AND GMC TOPKICK TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR (PLEASE SEE 08E042). CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP PLUG FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

2008 Chevrolet Kodiak — common questions

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Kodiak reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Kodiak have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2008 Chevrolet Kodiak. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.