Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 0702001 | 06/01/2007 | 0702003 | 10021356 | Various driveability symptoms due to clogged fuel injectors, mil dtc's p0171, p0172, p0174, p0300, p1174, and p1175. *kb updated 08-03-07. *kb | 04/06/2007 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 0502001 | 03/01/2005 | 10014792 | Perceived fuel economy and driver information center setting. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 0402S004 | 09/01/2004 | 10010023 | Vehicle is difficult to fill with fuel or filling station pump shuts off before tank is full or fuel spits back/out when filling the tank. *tt | 11/03/2004 | |
| 0402S002 | 02/01/2004 | 10006668 | Multiple driveability symptoms due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt | 05/07/2004 | |
| 0402S001 | 02/01/2004 | 10006094 | Intermittent hesitation, stumble or idle stall after soak, harsh 1-2 shift, slipping 1-2 shift followed by a harsh engagement. *tt | 04/16/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||
| EA07009 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 07/10/2007 | 08/28/2008 | FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE | ||
| During the course of this ea investigation, odi observed that the majority of the complaints (88%) and warranty claims (94%) were reported for vehicles that are registered for use in the salt belt region of the us.this area includes 20 states in the northeast, mid atlantic and the midwest regions and the district of columbia.consumers in the salt belt region reported to odi that they could smell fuel vapors in their vehicles while driving.upon further examination of their vehicles, they discovered that fuel vapors were coming out of the top of the fuel tank. this condition is caused by corrosion of the return and sender lines of the fuel pump module.water and road salt collect on top of the fuel pump leading to small pinholes appearing on the fuel lines.fuel may leak and collect on top of the module and/or spill onto the ground.the data evaluated under this investigation reflect a relatively low frequency of occurrence that largely arises in salt belt states.gm has extended the warranty on the subject component to ten years or 120,000 miles.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted at this time; accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information select document search. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/07/2008 | 55371 | 1 | |
| Smell of gasoline and dripping underneath rear beneath fuel tank (driver's side), when starting. problem was found to be the fuel pump module at the line :output side of pump. replaced fuel pump module and ring. parts and pics available. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Gas odor and gasoline dripping beneath fuel tank when parked. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 40000 | 1 | 08/30/2003 |
| Ses light comes on after fueling--smell of gasoline evident around lh rear corner of vehicle. visual inspection indicates fuel leakage at filler neck to tank connection. odi case # 's 10104638, 10139878 & 10134665 are similar to this one. vehicle has had this situation for at least a year and 30-40,000 miles. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 07/05/2006 | 30000 | 3 | 09/18/2003 |
| I purchased a new 2003 isuzu ascender in sept. 2003. when the vehicle had approximately 500 miles on the odometer the service engine soon (ses) light came on. we took the suv to an isuzu dealer where i was told that i had improperly put the gas cap on and that is why the ses light came on. within a week the ses light came on again. my husband took the car back to the dealer where the vehicle was thoroughly checked and the isuzu dealer found a leak in the fuel tank. the tank was replaced after a lengthy wait for the proper parts. we thought the problem was solved. july 2, 2007 we received a recall notice from isuzu stating that the ses light may come on after fueling and that you may smell a fuel odor. we brought the suv to an isuzu dealer on july 5. the service staff found 2 leaks in the tank. it is now july 13, 2007 and the car is still at the dealership because they are unable to get a tank for the suv. the dealership will not allow us to drive the suv off the lot because of the potential risk of it catching fire or exploding. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||
| 08/16/2005 | 76652 | 1 | 03/28/2003 |
| Filler neck broken at fuel tank. damage not incurred by outside source. found out from shop working on vehicle this is common occurrence. consider this safety risk due to gas leaking. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 06/27/2007 | 20 | 08/12/2003 | |
| Gas gauge does not accurately report the amount of gas in tank. had problem repaired but continues to be inaccurate. rear hatchback window opens when bump is hit. took to dealer, and dealer could find no ptoblem. key often does not remove from column when placed in park. car must be cycled through on/off and placeed in reverse and then into drive again to remove key.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/05/2006 | 30000 | 3 | 09/18/2003 |
| I purchased a new 2003 isuzu ascender in sept. 2003. when the vehicle had approximately 500 miles on the odometer the service engine soon (ses) light came on. we took the suv to an isuzu dealer where i was told that i had improperly put the gas cap on and that is why the ses light came on. within a week the ses light came on again. my husband took the car back to the dealer where the vehicle was thoroughly checked and the isuzu dealer found a leak in the fuel tank. the tank was replaced after a lengthy wait for the proper parts. we thought the problem was solved. july 2, 2007 we received a recall notice from isuzu stating that the ses light may come on after fueling and that you may smell a fuel odor. we brought the suv to an isuzu dealer on july 5. the service staff found 2 leaks in the tank. it is now july 13, 2007 and the car is still at the dealership because they are unable to get a tank for the suv. the dealership will not allow us to drive the suv off the lot because of the potential risk of it catching fire or exploding. | |||