2006 ISUZU I-350 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 ISUZU I-350
The 2006 ISUZU I-350 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch (1 complaint), Exterior Lightingturn Signal (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 ISUZU I-350
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 ISUZU I-350, potentially affecting up to 590,636 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 →Recall 06V139000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 404,733 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE THE PERMANENT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION OR BRAKE LAMPS THAT ARE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) IS AFFECTED IN BOTH INSTANCES. ALSO, IF EQUIPPED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. ANY TRAILER BRAKE LAMPS WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMP WIRING WILL MIMIC THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMPS...
Consequence: A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 ISUZU I-350
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 ISUZU I-350. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM - AFTER REPLACEMENT OF ROTORS ABS SYSTEM CONSTANTLY FAILS. UNABLE TO REPAIR AFTER EXPENDITURES OF OVER $1500.00 . DEALERS AND REPAIR SERVICE HAVE NO SOLUTION TO FIX PROBLEM. *TR
2006 ISUZU I-350 TRUCK THIS IS TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING OUR 2006 ISUZU I-350 TRUCK PURCHASED IN 2006 AND RELATES TO A RECALL OF THE BRAKE SWITCH (GM RECALL NO. 06030, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NO. 06V139000). FOLLOWING ARE THE CHRONOLOGICAL FACTS REGARDING MY COMPLAINT: AUGUST 26, 2006 - PURCHASED NEW TRUCK FROM BIG RED SPORTS/IMPORTS IN NORMAN, OKLAHOMA. JANUARY 2, 2007 - REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE SWITCH TO COMPLETE RECALL. PART NUMBER 8-25796-381-0 WAS USED IN REPLACEMENT. NO CHARGE DUE TO RECALL. OCTOBER 12, 2009 - REPLACEMENT AGAIN OF BRAKE SWITCH TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CRUISE CONTROL AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AGAIN, PART NUMBER 8-25796-381-0 WAS USED TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE PART INSTALLED ON JANUARY 2, 2007. CHARGE OF $121.27 PAID SINCE 'RECALL' HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN WORKED. THE EXACT SAME PART NUMBER (8-25796-381-0) WAS USED FOR BOTH REPAIRS. THEREFORE, IT WOULD APPEAR THIS PART IS DEFECTIVE AND PERHAPS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM NOT YET IDENTIFIED THAT IS CAUSING THIS BRAKE SWITCH TO FAIL. THE SAFETY CONCERN I HAVE IS THAT MY SON USES THIS VEHICLE WHILE AWAY AT COLLEGE AND DROVE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS WITHOUT REALIZING HE DID NOT HAVE BRAKE LIGHTS. THIS SAFETY HAZARD COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A REAR-END COLLISION. *TR
2006 ISUZU I-350 TRUCK THIS IS TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING OUR 2006 ISUZU I-350 TRUCK PURCHASED IN 2006 AND RELATES TO A RECALL OF THE BRAKE SWITCH (GM RECALL NO. 06030, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NO. 06V139000). FOLLOWING ARE THE CHRONOLOGICAL FACTS REGARDING MY COMPLAINT: AUGUST 26, 2006 - PURCHASED NEW TRUCK FROM BIG RED SPORTS/IMPORTS IN NORMAN, OKLAHOMA. JANUARY 2, 2007 - REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE SWITCH TO COMPLETE RECALL. PART NUMBER 8-25796-381-0 WAS USED IN REPLACEMENT. NO CHARGE DUE TO RECALL. OCTOBER 12, 2009 - REPLACEMENT AGAIN OF BRAKE SWITCH TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CRUISE CONTROL AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS. AGAIN, PART NUMBER 8-25796-381-0 WAS USED TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE PART INSTALLED ON JANUARY 2, 2007. CHARGE OF $121.27 PAID SINCE 'RECALL' HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN WORKED. THE EXACT SAME PART NUMBER (8-25796-381-0) WAS USED FOR BOTH REPAIRS. THEREFORE, IT WOULD APPEAR THIS PART IS DEFECTIVE AND PERHAPS SHOULD BE RECALLED, OR THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM NOT YET IDENTIFIED THAT IS CAUSING THIS BRAKE SWITCH TO FAIL. THE SAFETY CONCERN I HAVE IS THAT MY SON USES THIS VEHICLE WHILE AWAY AT COLLEGE AND DROVE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS WITHOUT REALIZING HE DID NOT HAVE BRAKE LIGHTS. THIS SAFETY HAZARD COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A REAR-END COLLISION. *TR
THE ACTUAL TIRE BRAND IS KONA; I ENTERED (KELLY ).THE ACTUAL TIRE BRAND IS KONA CLT. LOOK OUT FOR THIS ENTRY. REPORT TO GEORGE. THE TIRES WERE 215 85 16 LR E; DOT'S 25 BL 1608; 25 JC 1608 AND 25 JC 2508 THE BRAND WAS KONA CLT. THERE WERE 5 BAD TIRES RETURNED. THE VEHICLE LISTED IS NOT CORRECT, AS THIS HAPPENED TO CUSTOMERS VEHICLES AND THERE WERE SEVERAL OF THEM. *TR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING AT 10MPH ANOTHER MOTORIST NOTICED THE VEHICLE TURN SIGNALS WORKED INCORRECTLY. THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL GAVE A RIGHT SIGNAL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE RIGHT GAVE A LEFT SIGNAL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE NOT BEEN ALERTED. THE VEHICLE IS A 2006 GMC TW3S042 FLATBED TRUCK. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2006 ISUZU I-350
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 ISUZU I-350 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 ISUZU I-350
Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 ISUZU I-350. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0605003 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM OIL PUMP OR BELL HOUSING AREA. *KB
0611008 — STRUCTURE:BODY
REVISED PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE REPLACEMENT (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION). *TT
0605005 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK CONTROL FUNCTION. *TT
0603S001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFO ON CLOSE-COUPLED CONVERTER, ENGINE BREAKDOWN OR NON-FUNCTION DUE TO SEVERE OVERHEAT OR LACK OF OIL CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
0611002 — STRUCTURE:BODY
AVAILABILITY OF PICKUP BOX REINFORCEMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE AFTERMARKET ACCESSORY TOOL BOX INSTALLATION. *TT
0605003 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
NOISE AND BUMP/CLUNK FELT WHEN TRANSFER CASE SHIFTED INTO FOUR LOW (4LO). *TT
0503S002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
I/M READINESS AS PART OE EMISSION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR OBD II VEHICLES. TO INCLUDE ISUZU I-280 AND I-350 2003 - 2005. *AK
0511015 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE HARD TO MOVE PAST STITCHING AND/OR FINISH KNOT IS FRAYING. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 ISUZU I-350
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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