Vehicle recall 07V469000 · October 4, 2007

Chevrolet Kodiak, GMC Topkick and 1 more model

On certain medium duty trucks equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, the steering gear may have been produced incorrectly.

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

Summary: On certain medium duty trucks equipped with zf model 8018 steering gears, the steering gear may have been produced incorrectly. A steering gear with this condition may produce the feeling of hitting a curb and a cracking or pinging sound when the steering wheel is turned.
Consequence: The steering wheel position may be off-center and increased effort may be required when turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for certain date codes and verify the mileage on steering gears and replace gears as necessary. The recall began on October 25, 2007. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463; or Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Notes: GM recall no. 07220.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: 07V469000
Reported to NHTSA: October 4, 2007
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 07220
Owner notification: October 25, 2007
Vehicles potentially affected: 990
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering

Recall 07V469000 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 (2003-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
GMC Topkick (2003-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Isuzu HXR (2005-2006): 2006, 2005

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