2010 ISUZU N-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 ISUZU N-SERIES
The 2010 ISUZU N-SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Isuzu Motors Limited for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 ISUZU N-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2010 ISUZU N-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 3,548 vehicles.
Recall 13V259000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater...
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Recall 13V259000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater...
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 ISUZU N-SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 ISUZU N-SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ISUZU NRR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND ABS BRAKE MODULE FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RETURNING TO WORK AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED AN ODOR IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SHOES IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SEIZED ONTO THE BRAKE DRUMS DUE TO OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HFI TRUCK CENTER (LOCATED AT 1463 US-22, MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092, (908) 232-4600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS BRAKE MODULE FAILED AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ABS PUMP, BRAKE SEALS, BRAKE DRUMS, BRAKE SHOES, AND WHEEL CYLINDER AT THE COST OF $7,500. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,750.
Safety Rating for the 2010 ISUZU N-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 ISUZU N-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 ISUZU N-SERIES
Isuzu Motors Limited has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 ISUZU N-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IB08X002H — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
ISUZU DIESEL ENGINES AVAILABLE IN THE ABOVE AFFECTED VEHICLES MEET THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCE BOARD?S (CARB) OPTIONAL IDLING EMISSIONS STANDARD OF 30 GRAMS PER HOUR OF OXIDES OF NITROGEN (NOX) WITH NO INCREASE IN THE EMISSION OF OTHER REGULATED POLLUTANTS. AS A RESULT THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN APPROVED AS ?CERTIFIED...
IB10-J-005A — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
IZUZU: PROCEDURE TO PROPERLY SET UP IDLE SHUT DOWN. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 ISUZU N-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ISUZU N-SERIES
- 2005 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2006 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2007 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2008 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2009 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2010 ISUZU N-SERIES (current)
- 2011 ISUZU N-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2012 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2013 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2014 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2015 ISUZU N-SERIES — 0 complaints
Other ISUZU Models
- ISUZU RODEO — 3,295 total complaints
- ISUZU TROOPER — 713 total complaints
- ISUZU ASCENDER — 280 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