2007 Isuzu Ascender problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (5) · Tires (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch (1)
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Safety recalls (4)
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2015-08-14 · campaign 15V519000 · 429,170 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Risk: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2014-07-02 · campaign 14V404000 · 184,611 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause ove
Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. An interim letter was mailed to owners in August 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-955-9007 (SAAB), and 1-800-255-6727 (Isuzu). GM's number for t
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2013-06-13 · campaign 13V248000 · 193,652 vehicles
Defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt comp
Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Fix: Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, GMC
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2012-08-16 · campaign 12V406000 · 278,174 vehicles
Defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Fluid m
Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Fix: Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. Isuzu owners will be notified by Isuzu Motors when parts are available. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727. SAAB owners will be notified by SAAB Cars North America when parts are available and for inquir
Service bulletins (92)
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:engine:oil/Lubrication:filter/Screen 2022-01-11 · 22NA009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for acdelco spin-on oil filters.
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What owners report
2026-02-26 · Electrical System · 94,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 isuzu ascender. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the driver’s side window unexpectedly rolled down. there were no warning lights illuminated. upon entering the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormally strong smoky odor inside the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact discove…”
2015-07-07 · Exterior Lighting · 160,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 isuzu ascender. while driving at 30 mph, the headlights and the low beams failed without warning. after five minutes, the vehicle resumed normal operation; however, the low beam light failure recurred. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the part needed to d…”
2014-12-17 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 123,125 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 isuzu ascender. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds over bumps and railroad tracks, a chime sounded as all the warning lights illuminated. the contact also stated that the drivers side latch failed and was unable to open the door electronically. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle …”
2014-03-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 39,100 mi“all the lights on board are on...stays on for hours than goes partial off ... engine lights on zero gas on all the time... is risk to drive with all board lights on so what should i do? in phoenix, az. where we live there is no isuzu dealer... *tr…”
2011-12-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 15,000 mi“i purchased a 2007 isuzu ascender with 9,900 miles on monday, february 2, 2009. in november of 2010, the gas gauge started to read inaccurately. if i filled the tank, the gas gauge would show filled. after driving approximately 70-80 miles, the gauge needle would slowly drop to 'e' and the low fuel light would come on. i searched this issue on …”
2011-07-29 · Fuel System, Other“fuel gauge in 2007 isuzu ascender started showing incorrect fuel level as i was driving south on i-71 south of columbus,oh. it started showing empty but should have been at lest half a tank. *tr…”
2011-06-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 42,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 isuzu ascender. the contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed the incorrect amount of fuel that was in the vehicle. the dealer diagnosed that the fuel sender unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileage was 42,000. updated 07/20/11*lj…”
2011-06-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 42,000 mi“i own a 2007 isuzu ascender i have right at 42,000 miles on it i filled the tank yesterday and had 3/4 a tank remaining last night this morning on my way to work i had driven a less than a mile from my home and the gas gauge started going down and within a mile from home my gas light was on and my tank showed empty . i drove my vehicle home and swi…”
2010-07-19 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 50,198 mi“i brought my asdender truck from matt blatt in vinland in 2007 with 211 miles and i always had problem at the gas station but i did not play it any mind. then one day i took the truck for service and i said please check out the gas tank because it always cutting off at the pump,so they check it and told me i have to replace the gas line filter and …”
2009-12-07 · Tires · 27,000 mi“after normal, mostly rural, personal, non-commercial use in central texas, the lf tire failed after 16 months and 27000 miles of service. the tread/belt showed an obvious large bulge and separation from the carcass over approximately 10% of the circumference of the outside tread portion of the tire. this was accompanied with audible external nois…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.