Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 040604006 | 02/01/2004 | 10012672 | Rush buzz hiss type noise heard in passenger compartment. *eh | 03/10/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 3342A | 10018620 | Engine hot soak hesitation low power. *tt | 01/09/2006 | ||
| 3048A | 10017154 | Supplement to 03-06-01-024b 4.3l lu3 l35 timing chain tensioner. rattle-type noise coming from the engine at approximately 1800 to 2200 rpms. *tt | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 00700A | 01/01/2004 | 00700B | 10007584 | 4.3l l35 engine wide open throttle diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0335, p0336, p0339. *tt *mj | 07/01/2004 |
| 01485B | 01/01/2004 | 01485C | 10007272 | Timing chain tensioner breakpoints for service kit or production fix. rattle-type noise coming from the engine at approximately 1800 to 2200 rpms. 4.3l lu3 l35 engine. *tt | 06/09/2004 |
| 01727 | 01/01/2004 | 10006363 | 4.3 l35 lu3 rattle or buzz noise from engine. sit bulletin 1457619. *tt | 04/29/2004 | |
| 01485 | 01/01/2004 | 10005500 | Timing chain tensioner breakpoints for service kit or production fix. rattle-type noise coming from the engine at approximately 1800 to 2200 rpms. 4.3l lu3 l35 engine. *tt | 03/01/2004 | |
| 01485A | 01/01/2004 | 10005445 | Timing chain tensioner breakpoints for service kit or production fix for vehicle exhibiting rattle-type noise coming from the engine at approximately 1800 to 2200 rpms. sit bulletin 1408407. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 030604033 | 03/01/2004 | 030604033A | 10002860 | Revised diagnostic trouble code p0336. *tt update. to include 2004 isuzu nqr commercial models. *tt | 09/29/2003 |
| 030604030 | 03/01/2007 | 030604030C | 10002166 | Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt | 08/14/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 3048 | 01/01/2004 | 10009391 | Timing chain tensioner breakpoints for service kit or production kit. supplement to 03-06-01-024b. *tt | 09/27/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 050604021 | 03/01/2005 | 10015005 | Revised inspection/maintenance (i/m) evaporative emission (evap) system set procedure. *tt | 05/13/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/14/2008 | 15777 | 11 | 02/23/2004 |
| Vehicle purchased 2/23/04 new 2004 s-10 club cab - in feb 05 was returned due to coolant leak - both eng. oil cooler hoses replaced. also fuel gauge was erratic they replaced fuel level sensor in tank replaced mileage 15777. at that time the 4wd was not engaging properly but they could not duplicate the problem so no repair was made. march 9, 2005 motor had a ticking noise - a lifter collapsed and replaced along with the intake gasket. there was also a leak - they found the rear extension housing leaking -the rear drive shaft was removed and seal replaced. oct 10, 2005 transmission leak and engine noise under acceleration - rear transfer case output seal replaced and engine pressure check. march 30, 2006 check engine light on and exhaust system rattling - thermostat replaced and catalytic converter. mileage 34,997 june 2007 tail light on right not working - wiring issues repaired twice. november 2007 grinding noise when put into 4wd but once put back into 2wd okay. march 2008 - 4wd making loud noise when engaged and also making continuing noise when in 2wd - found to be transaxle going out. wiper motor guit - replaced. mileage now 74,540 this is where i am now driving with the transaxle going out. love truck size and comfort but to many problems. will probably go with different brand next purchase but only after much research. found many complaints on transaxle issue and feel manufacturer. should take care of this one. *tr | |||