2013 Isuzu N-Series problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2013-05-16 · campaign 13V206000 · 1,161 vehicles
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2013 N-Series trucks manufactured March 8, 2012, through Auguest 2, 2012 and equipped with an automatic transmission. Due to a manufacturing change, the transmission retaining ring may dislodge from the clutch drum.
Risk: If the ring dislodges while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may lose forward driving power and become stalled, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Customers may contact Isuzu Customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
Service bulletins (107)
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
Engine 2026-03-26 · SB22-J-002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the purpose of this bulletin is to describe different instances where oil consumption occurs and to make available a worksheet to assist the technician in determining if oil consumption is excessive. oil usage has a direct relationship with the amount of fuel used. the harder an e
Power Train 2025-01-24 · IB16-F-001E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information bulletin: some customers with n-series vehicles may notice an audible clicking or chattering noise coming from the rear of the vehicle while making tight turns. this condition may be due to limited slip differential lubricant additive not having been used during the last scheduled mainte
Unknown Or Other 2025-01-22 · IB08-X-002J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information bulletin: clean idle label replacement procedures
Engine 2024-12-11 · SB23-J-001B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information bulletin: the vacuum pump service part for affected vehicles listed in this bulletin has been superseded and is now the same vacuum pump that is the service part for the 6.6l gas engine. the updated pump requires the outlet vacuum hose to be rerouted for proper fitment. follow the servic
Electrical System 2024-12-05 · IB09-N-001H · 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
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What owners report
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