Vehicle recall 04V123000 · March 10, 2004
Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC Topkick
On certain trucks, the switch retainer holding the brake booster push rod and the brake pedal together could be missing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, the switch retainer holding the brake booster push rod and the brake pedal together could be missing.
- Consequence
- This could cause the push rod and pedal to separate, resulting in a loss of foundation brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and install a new retainer if missing. Owner notification began March 5, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gmcict at 1-800-862-4389.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 04010.CUSTOMERS can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V123000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 10, 2004
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04010
- Owner notification
- March 5, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,037
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Kodiak (2004): 2004
- GMC Topkick (2004): 2004
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