Chevrolet Recall 06V-311: Service brakes, air

Affected: 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak, 2006 Chevrolet T Series, 2006 GMC T Series and 3 more. Filed with NHTSA on August 16, 2006, covering about 1,369 vehicles.

The problem

Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." an internal control and check valve within the air brake application valve assembly was configured improperly, preventing air from flowing through the brake system as designed. In the event of an emergency stop, the vehicle's stopping distance would be increased.

The risk

If stopping distance was limited, a vehicle crash could result.

The fix

Dealers will replace the air brake application valve assembly on c-series or reroute the air brake lines on t-series free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2006. Owners May contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign06V-311 (06V311000)
Manufacturer number06077
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentService brakes, air
Report dateAugust 16, 2006
Owners notifiedSeptember 20, 2006
Vehicles affected1,369
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 2 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the brakes

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 06V-311 repair free?

Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the air brake application valve assembly on c-series or reroute the air brake lines on t-series free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2006.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,369 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.