2003–2009 GMC C5500 KODIAK

8.1L Vortec V8•RWD•gas•L18

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$8,843 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,769/yr · 150¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 2003–2009 GMC C5500 Kodiak

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

562 jobs across 18 categories

body (42)

brakes (41)

cooling (22)

drivetrain (37)

electrical (79)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (70)

exhaust (25)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (3)

hvac (23)

ignition (15)

interior (24)

maintenance (33)

misc (2)

steering (26)

suspension (55)

transmission (44)

Vehicle Specs

Engine8.1L Vortec V8

DrivetrainRWD

Fuelgas

Engine CodeL18

Common Torque Specs

Wheel Lug Nuts

140 N·m / 103 lb·ft

Flywheel Bolts

95 N·m / 70 lb·ft

Oil Drain Plug

35 N·m / 26 lb·ft

Transfer Case Drain Plug

25 N·m / 18 lb·ft

Spark Plugs — Aluminum Head

20 N·m / 15 lb·ft

DTC Codes

P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open

P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance

P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low

P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High

P0005Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit/Open

Maintenance

100K Service

4.2 hr

30K Service

2.4 hr

60K Service

3.4 hr

90K Service

2.7 hr

AC System Diagnosis

1.2 hr

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Repair Procedures — 2003–2009 GMC C5500 Kodiak

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body · 42

brakes · 41

cooling · 22

drivetrain · 37

electrical · 79

emissions · 1

Oxygen Sensor Replacement$3 — unlock

engine · 70

exhaust · 25

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 3

hvac · 23

ignition · 15

interior · 24

maintenance · 33

misc · 2

steering · 26

suspension · 55

transmission · 44

Torque Specs — 2003–2009 GMC C5500 Kodiak

Units

146 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (17)

electrical (12)

engine (45)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (4)

suspension (15)

Fluid Capacities — 2003–2009 GMC C5500 Kodiak

DTC Codes — 2003–2009 GMC C5500 Kodiak

1957 DTC codes across 4 categories

Body (210)

Chassis (121)

Network (311)

Powertrain (1315)

Battery Specs — 2003–2009 GMC C5500 Kodiak

BCI Group 78

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

770 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

90 Ah

Amp Hours

150 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityLeft Positive

Dimensions10.25" × 7.06" × 7.69"

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Control Modules — 2003–2009 GMC C5500 Kodiak

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Maintenance Schedule — 2003–2009 GMC C5500 Kodiak

33 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (33)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 2003–2009 GMC C5500 Kodiak

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NHTSA Recalls — 2003–2009 GMC C5500 Kodiak

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Vehicle Info — 2003–2009 GMC C5500 Kodiak

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