2006 Isuzu I-280 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Tires (1) · Suspension:front (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (40)
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.
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
Equipment 2022-08-30 · WB13-X-001B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
isuzu 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 charg
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-08-02 · WB13-X-001A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
isuzu 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 charg
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2022-07-20 · IB09-X-004C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the 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 refere
Equipment 2022-07-20 · IB09-X-002B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the 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 a
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2020-06-03 · DOR-M9J4S-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
these 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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 40 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-01-22 · Unknown Or Other · 181,000 mi“couple of wks. ago i had to replace front left hub wheel assembly which affected drive shaft, abs, emer. brake. that was fixed . now tonight driving from a friends i hear a clicking noise sounds like underneath gear box or behind heater what is it. also interior lights turn control & have to hit around light for it to turn on, and around facing of …”
2017-08-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 100,000 mi“strong odor of gasoline coming from truck. leak appears to be coming from the top of the tank. there are many complaints of the same issue with the chevy colorado pickups and a few of the same issue with the isuzu i280. i did replace the gas cap, but that did not solve the problem. my next step will be removing the tank and repairing the fa…”
2017-02-16 · Exterior Lighting · 196,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu i-280. the contact stated that the brake lights failed without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 196,000. the vin was not available. …”
2015-03-11 · Seat Belts“drivers side air bag warning light has turned on and remains on permanently. questionable if airbags will deploy. no accidents in vehicle or any other incident that might in some way lead to damage to air bags, electrical system, seat belt connections, etc. *tr…”
2013-03-08 · Electrical System · 50,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu i-280. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the security pass lock warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. after waiting ten minutes, the engine resumed normally. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis however, the diagnosti…”
2012-06-29 · Electrical System · 49,600 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 isuzu i280. the contact stated that the anti theft lock device would not allow the contact to start the vehicle. the contact had to wait over 20 minutes for the engine to operate, which caused the interior lights to dim. the dealer was notified of the issue who offered no assistance. the manufacturer was also notified …”
2011-08-10 · Unknown Or Other · 47,600 mi“complete loss of brake lights / cruise control / keeps blowing fuses. learned of recall id # 52989 dated 7/29/2009 - so i took vehicle to dealer ( courtesy gmc - 205.836.2000 ) their service manager sent me away - said truck had recall #06030 performed on 11/27/2006. i had a trusted mechanic i know check brake light switch ( which checked out ok…”
2011-07-11 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu i280. while driving approximately 25 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated and a message displayed faulty brakes on the instrument panel. in addition, the brakes would make a grinding noise when depressed. there was a recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 06v139000 (exterior lighting: bra…”
2009-04-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 80,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 isuzu i-280. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle shut off in the middle of traffic. after a few minutes, the engine restarted. in addition, the vehicle idled roughly. the contact took vehicle to auto zone for diagnostic testing and was informed that the exhaust crankshaft position caused the engine to shut off while dri…”
2007-08-28 · Tires“(1) side wall / tread wear (2) & (3) tire rotation of unworn tires, unworn tires also began to wear after rotation. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.