2008 ISUZU I-290 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 ISUZU I-290
The 2008 ISUZU I-290 has received a total of 6 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:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 ISUZU I-290
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 ISUZU I-290, potentially affecting up to 185,903 vehicles.
Recall 09V310000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 185,903 vehicles affected
Defect: GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND UTAH. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD FAIL TO WARN OTHERS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL BULLETIN FREE OF CHARGE. GM ANTICIPATES THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY JUNE 2010. A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 ISUZU I-290
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 ISUZU I-290. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
EVERYTHING DIED SEVERAL TIMES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THEN STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING THE VEHICLE. PROBLEM DISCOVERED TO BE A FAULTY GM IGNITION SWITCH. NOTE THAT THE ISUZU I290 IS BASICALLY AN IDENTICAL VEHICLE TO THE CHEVROLET COLORADO. *TR
EVERYTHING DIED SEVERAL TIMES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THEN STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING THE VEHICLE. PROBLEM DISCOVERED TO BE A FAULTY GM IGNITION SWITCH. NOTE THAT THE ISUZU I290 IS BASICALLY AN IDENTICAL VEHICLE TO THE CHEVROLET COLORADO. *TR
EVERYTHING DIED SEVERAL TIMES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THEN STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING THE VEHICLE. PROBLEM DISCOVERED TO BE A FAULTY GM IGNITION SWITCH. NOTE THAT THE ISUZU I290 IS BASICALLY AN IDENTICAL VEHICLE TO THE CHEVROLET COLORADO. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ISUZU I-290. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY SELECTED GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON FOUR OCCASIONS WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CLUTCH EACH TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120.
1.) AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SETTING, UNUSED FOR A DAY OR TWO, 2.) VEHICLE WILL NOT START BECAUSE OF A DRAINED BATTERY. 3.) BATTERY IS RECHARGED WITH A STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE CHARGER AND SERVICE IS RESTORED. SUSPICIONS ARE THAT IT MAY FALL UNDER AN EXISTING TSB # 08134 - DRAIN BATTERY PROBLEM DUE TO CD/MP# RADIO POWER DRAIN, WHICH APPLIES TO THE CHEVROLET AND GMC COUSIN THE ISUZU. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 ISUZU I-290
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 ISUZU I-290 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 ISUZU I-290
Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 ISUZU I-290. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0714002 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PASS-THRU PROGRAMMING ONLY FOR 2008 MODEL YEAR. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 ISUZU I-290
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU I-290
- 2007 ISUZU I-290 — 18 complaints
- 2008 ISUZU I-290 (current)
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