2003 Isuzu Isuzu Truck

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electrical system2
2. Power train1
3. Structure1

Latest complaints

• Jul 14, 2005MIFire
  Electrical system › Wiring

  Dt: the contact owns a 2003 isuzu truck. the wiring harness shorted out and vehicle caught on fire. Contact was able to put the fire out. He has been unable to contact the dealership or the manufacturer right now.*ak

• Feb 10, 2005NH20,000 mi
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
  This IS on a 2003 izusu ascender (didn't see that vehicle option listed) . I'm not sure of vin or engine details. I'm no car expert. vehicle a few time sporatically would stall but restarted. this happened over a period of a few weeks. lead up to vehicle being shut off a daycare then a few…

  This IS on a 2003 izusu ascender (didn't see that vehicle option listed) . I'm not sure of vin or engine details. I'm no car expert. vehicle a few time sporatically would stall but restarted. this happened over a period of a few weeks. lead up to vehicle being shut off a daycare then a few minutes later would not start (dead). vehicle would make "turning over" sound if placed in neutral but again would not start. vehicle was towed to dealer. dealer stated they needed to replace igition switch. now - feb 3RD, 2005 the same vehicle wouldn't shut off. the engine would shut off but the key would stay in accessory. battery needed to be unhitched in order not to drain battery. vehicle in now a dealer. dealer states they are repairing shifting gear and some other parts with iginition. *ak

• Apr 17, 2003NJ
  Structure

  Rear window (third row seat) leaked when it rained or when taken to a car wash which caused the panel and seats to get wet. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the window molding was warped. *nlm consumer has been waiting for over a month for part which IS on backorder. ascender model 2003. *tt

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.
• 10237144This bulletin provides instructions with regard to the Isuzu Commercial Vehicle (CV) Warranty Parts Center on the topics of parts retention, parts preparation for shipping, and administration. NOTE: Effective June 1, 2021, dealers/service centers must return parts requested by Isuzu to the CV Warranty Parts Center using the prepaid shipping labels provided by Isuzu. See the Freight Reimbursement section for details. The CV Warranty Parts Center process is used to obtain parts replaced by Isuzu Dealerships and Isuzu Engine Certified Service Centers (excluding Canada) to enable Isuzu to perform root cause analysis of customer product concerns. The CV Warranty Parts Center issues part return requests to the dealerships/service centeres to obtain the desired parts. Dealers/service centers must return the requested parts to the CV Warranty Parts Center so that it is received within 20 days of notification of the request. Failure to comply with the request may result in partial or complete chargeback of the claim associated with the request. Chargebacks for non-returned parts are processed automatically by the CV Warranty Parts Center computer systems. To ensure compliance with these requirements and avoid a chargeback situation, it is highly recommended that an individual (and a back-up person) be assigned the task of processing these requests as quickly as possible.
• 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.
• 10002797Paint colors and codes. 2003 ascender, axiom, rodeo and rodeo sport.
• 10001575Curtis key code cutter and application listing. 2003 rodeo, rodeo sport and axiom.
• 100014342WD front wheel speed sensor replacement (service manual revision). Various models including the 2003 rodeo and rodeo sport. *Scc
• 10001401Exhaust/muffler heat shield rattle, popping sound under vehicle.
• 10001293Driver unable to configure onstar system. Various models including the 2003 isuzu ascender.
• 635010Information on automatic transmission serial number and site code locations for 2003 and prior passenger cars and trucks and 2003 hummer H2 with north american automatic transmissions.
• 634970Information on the new powertrain quality center for engine and transmission assembly for 2003 and prior passenger cars and trucks with automatic transmissions.
• 634784Subject regarding engine identification information for 2003 and prior passenger cars and trucks and 2003 hummer H2 with north american engines.
• 634683Information regarding engine crankcase flush for 2003 and prior gm cars and trucks and isuzu light and medium duty trucks with gasoline engines.
• 632314Subject regarding warranty parts center / corporate parts return program for 2003 and prior passenger cars and trucks.

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