Vehicle recall 05V288000 · June 16, 2005

Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC Topkick

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: GM recall no. 05051.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 05V288000
Reported to NHTSA: June 16, 2005
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 05051
Owner notification: July 12, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected: 6,698
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid

Recall 05V288000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
GMC Topkick (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003

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