2008 Isuzu I-290
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2008 Isuzu I-290. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 in the same time frame. In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine · Steering
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
- Power train › Manual transmission
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.…
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.
- Electrical system · Equipment
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10237146This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty.
- 10218932Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form
- 10218927Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback.
- 10217004The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely for information tracking purposes and future contact reference.
- 10217001The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find equivalent of similar products (when available) from Loctite and Permatex.
- 10177599These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
- 10177598These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected.
- 10041246Isuzu service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. 2006-2008 I series. Loss of brake lights or continuous illumination. There could be contamination of the brake light switch.
- 10022919Pass-thru programming only for 2008 model year.
- 10022634Information on 2-3 up-shift or 3-2 downshift clunk noise IS heard.
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