Vehicle recall 96V120000 · July 1, 1996

Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC Topkick

The auto-apply park brake (manual or auto application) does not always apply.

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

Summary: The auto-apply park brake (manual or auto application) does not always apply. If the park brake does not apply, the "service park brake" warning light will illuminate.
Consequence: The driver may not notice the warning light and exits the vehicle. The vehicle could roll away increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking brake solenoid valve with one having a 12 volt coil and the original valve spring.
Notes: System: emergency park brake. Vehicle description: medium duty conventional pickup trucks equipped with auto-apply parking brakes. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during July 1996. Note: 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 Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V120000
Reported to NHTSA: July 1, 1996
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: July 5, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 456
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake › Conventional

Recall 96V120000 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 (1996): 1996
GMC Topkick (1996): 1996

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