2006 Isuzu Npr problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2015-10-26 · campaign 15V704000 · 13,671 vehicles
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD and Chevrolet W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured March 16, 2005, to August 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 GMC W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured July 18, 2005, to August 13, 2008. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may corrode and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on December 18, 2015. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2010-12-15 · campaign 10V636000 · 2,992 vehicles
Defect: ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500, AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, AND W5500 VEHICLES. THE OIL PIPE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING THE VEHICLE PRODUCTION PROCESS. IF NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AFTER PROLONGED VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH CAN RESULT IN OIL SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE FROM THE PACKING SEALS. IN GENERAL, AS OIL IS LOST, THE OIL WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE, AND THERE MAY BE ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISE AND LOSS OF
Risk: IF THE ENGINE SEIZES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SUDDEN DECELERATION LEADING TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PACKING SEALS WITH NEW ONES AND THE BOLT WILL BE TIGHTENED WITH A SPECIFIED TORQUE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
Service bulletins (22)
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
Suspension 2017-12-05 · IB17J001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
understanding drive belt noise.
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-02-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 102,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu npr. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a fuel leak. upon inspection, the contact noticed extreme corrosion underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed nor repaired. the contact associated his failure with nhtsa campaign number: 15v704000 (fuel system, gasoline). the m…”
2018-01-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 171,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu npr. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a fuel leak. upon inspection, the contact noticed corrosion. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and referred the contact to isuzu. the manufacturer was contacted and the contact inquired about nhtsa campaign number: 15v704000 (fuel system, gasoline)…”
2017-12-05 · Suspension · 350,000 mi“while driving at highway speed, if you hit a pothole or seam in a certain way it sets in motion what we call the "death wobble" -- an uncontrollable, violent shaking of the front end that can only be stopped by slowing down dramatically (usually below 30 mph). it feels like some sort of mechanical harmonic feedback loop is suddenly triggered in the…”
2017-03-31 · Structure:body · 150,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu npr. the contact stated that the frame rail was rusted. the contact pressure washed and primed the frame. while driving at an unknown speed, the brake line went over the frame rail on the front passenger side tire and caused the brake pedal to travel to the floor. the failure occurred without warning and made a lou…”
2015-08-05 · Suspension · 133,000 mi“driving vehicle over 50-55 mph vehicle randomly starts to violently shake (front end) until it is slowed to approximately 25-30 mph. usually triggered by potholes or road joints.…”
2015-07-27 · Electrical System · 35,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu npr. while driving approximately 35 mph, the head lamps failed and the faint high beam warning indicator illuminated. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vi…”
2014-01-15 · Wheels · 70,000 mi“the front cab of the truck starts shaking like a tire fell off. i had the truck to the dealership a few times and have changed the tires and other front end parts, i've changed every part that the dealer told me to change and i'm still having the problem. i started looking the problem up online and found that this is a common problem that people ar…”
2013-09-13 · Suspension · 15,000 mi“the truck has what is called a "death wobble". at speeds over 55 mph the truck will shake violently until it is slowed to 15 to 20 mph. the dealer acts as if he has never heard of it but the internet is full of incidences and reports. we have two of the trucks and it is the same on both trucks. *tr…”
2008-06-24 · Tires“tl*the contact owns a 2006 isuzu npr truck. the original tires on the vehicle were bridgestone radial tires. the tire size was 215/85/r16e, model number m779. the tires should not be more than 2 years old. the tire years were 2001, 2003 and 2005. he was aware of the safety risk issue involved with the aged tires on new vehicles. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.