2008 ISUZU ASCENDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER
The 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER, potentially affecting up to 429,170 vehicles.
Recall 15V519000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 429,170 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Consequence: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER.
Safety Rating for the 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER
General Motors LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-11-01-S001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ISUZU: 2008 ASCENDER. IT MAY DEVELOP A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH WILL CAUSE INCREASED EXHAUST NOISE. *RM
396 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
SERVICE STABILITRAK INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DTC C0131. *NJ
0712003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
INSPECTING RADIATOR AND HEATER HOSE CLAMPS AND SEALS FOR LEAKS DURING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU ASCENDER
- 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER — 47 complaints
- 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER — 88 complaints
- 2005 ISUZU ASCENDER — 84 complaints
- 2006 ISUZU ASCENDER — 49 complaints
- 2007 ISUZU ASCENDER — 12 complaints
- 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER (current)
Other ISUZU Models
- ISUZU RODEO — 3,295 total complaints
- ISUZU TROOPER — 713 total complaints
- ISUZU AXIOM — 238 total complaints
- ISUZU AMIGO — 220 total complaints
- ISUZU RODEO SPORT — 143 total complaints
- ISUZU HOMBRE — 142 total complaints
- ISUZU PICKUP TRUCK — 93 total complaints
- ISUZU VEHICROSS — 80 total complaints