2004 Isuzu N-Series problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2013-06-19 · campaign 13V259000 · 1,774 vehicles
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 plug and the extension cord. This may cause overheating of the extension cord.
Risk: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (59)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-06-24 · IB09-N-001I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information bulletin: the information set forth in this bulletin is intended to aid technicians in properly testing the batteries and alternators in the affected isuzu vehicles. it is important to confirm the battery is in good condition prior to diagnosis of the alternator and charging system. neve
Power Train 2024-11-15 · IB19-K-002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this information bulletin outlines the service procedure for installation of fluid level indicator joint tube anytime the aisin transmission is removed or oil pan is removed and reinstalled to prevent water intrusion to transmission.
Electrical System 2024-11-12 · IB15-X-001C · Other
this information bulletin is to remind dealers whenever the ipc assembly is replaced in an affected isuzu manufactured vehicle, they are to affix an odometer replacement sticker, as the odometer is not programmable. the sticker should be filled out completely with the date of replacement along with
Power Train 2024-08-14 · IB18-X-002F · Other
information bulletin: this bulletin applies to all oem and remanufactured engine and transmission assemblies, for the affected vehicles listed above, to be replaced under the isuzu new vehicle warranty, goodwill, isuzu parts warranty, gold star used truck warranty and/or all extended powertrain warr
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-10-18 · WB11-X-001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the following information is provided to clearly explain isuzuâs policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. control module calibrations are regularly updated for many reasons. these reasons may include, but
Unknown Or Other 2023-05-08 · IB13-R-001G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this 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
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.