Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V213000 | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED | from 08/01/2002 to 08/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 11 | 06/13/2003 | MFR | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | 06/05/2003 | 06/09/2003 | 571 | 114 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides. owner notification began june 13, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 0505S006 | 11/01/2005 | 10018686 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, transmission stuck in second or third gear, instrument cluster inoperative (verify and repair source of voltage loss in transmission solenoid power supply circuit. *jb | 01/10/2006 | |
| 0405011 | 10/01/2004 | 10016843 | Delayed engagement of front wheels during a slip condition on models equipped with new venture gear nvg 126 or nvg 226 transfer case. *tt | 10/12/2005 | |
| 0405S008 | 01/01/2006 | 0605S002 | 10009723 | Diagnostic information on diagnostic trouble code p0894 and p1870. *tt | 10/18/2004 |
| 0405S004 | 03/01/2004 | 10006878 | Rattle sound coming from under the vehicle, reposition transmission oil cooler lines. *tt | 05/18/2004 | |
| 0305S003 | 10/01/2003 | 10004560 | Service 4wd light on, 4wd inoperative, diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) c0300 and/or c0305. *tt | 12/19/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0605004 | 10/01/2006 | 10021012 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0757 set, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, poor performance of transmission, transmission slipping. *kb | 02/22/2007 | |
| 0605005 | 07/01/2006 | 10020343 | Information regarding automatic transmission shift lock control function. *tt | 09/19/2006 | |
| 0505013 | 03/01/2006 | 0605004 | 10019792 | Diagnostic tips for automatic transmission dtc p0756. *tt | 04/27/2006 |
| 0505S012 | 11/01/2005 | 10018682 | 4l60 automatic transmission diagnostic information on harsh 1-2 upshift. *jb | 01/10/2006 | |
| 00505006 | 11/01/2005 | 10018649 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, transmission stuck in second or third gear, instrument cluster inoperative (verify and repair source of voltage loss in transmission solenoid power supply circuit). *tt | 01/10/2006 | |
| 0505010 | 08/01/2005 | 10017621 | Engagement time of electronically controlled 4l60-e transmissions. *tt | 11/14/2005 | |
| 0405012 | 10/01/2004 | 10016844 | Malfunction indicator lamp on, transmission stuck in third gear, instrument cluster inoperative. *tt | 10/12/2005 | |
| 0505009 | 08/01/2005 | 10016590 | 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 shift and torque converter clutch (tcc) characteristics during cold weather operation on 4l60-e transmissions. to include 2006 isuzu ascender. *tt | 09/23/2005 | |
| 0505002 | 09/01/2005 | 0505011 | 10014789 | Diagnosis of crack or broken transmission case. *eh | 05/09/2005 |
| 0505003 | 02/01/2005 | 10014793 | Automatic transmission shift lock control function. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 0505004 | 03/01/2005 | 10014794 | Shift stabilization feature for hydramatic 4l60e transmission. *eh | 05/09/2005 | |
| 0405S007 | 09/01/2004 | 10010163 | Diagnostic information on harsh 1-2 upshift. *nm | 11/04/2004 | |
| 0405S009 | 07/01/2004 | 10009721 | Diagnostic trouble code p0757 set, service engine soon illuminated, poor performance of transmission, transmission slipping. *tt | 10/18/2004 | |
| 0405005 | 12/01/2005 | 0505013 | 10008409 | Diagnostic tips for diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0756 2-3 shift valve performance. *tt | 07/30/2004 |
| 0405S004 | 06/01/2004 | 10008036 | Automatic transmission shift, engine driveability concerns or service engine soon (ses) light on as a result of the installation of an aftermarket reusable, excessively oiled air filter. *tt | 07/20/2004 | |
| 0405005 | 05/01/2004 | 10008009 | Shudder, rocking motion, binding, feels like vehicle is stuck in 4wd (crow hop) when turning at low speeds. *tt | 07/19/2004 | |
| 0405002 | 08/01/2006 | 0605002 | 10006653 | Information on 2-3 up-shift or 3-2 downshift clunk sound. *tt | 05/07/2004 |
| 0305S002 | 06/01/2003 | 10002080 | Mechanical override could allow the ignition key to be removed with the shift lever in a position other than park. and can allow the transmission to be shifted out of park with the ignition in the off position. f/cmvss noncompliance recal | 08/13/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 0704003 | 12/01/2007 | 10023643 | Erratic speedometer operation or speedometer needle shakes above 60 mph. *nj | 01/18/2008 | |
| 0505007 | 05/01/2005 | 10015676 | Guidelines for replacement of transfer case control module (tccm). *tt | 08/04/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| 0507002 | 08/01/2005 | 10016589 | Squeak, squeal or whistle noise from front. *tt | 09/23/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0705004 | 06/01/2007 | 10022634 | Information on 2-3 up-shift or 3-2 downshift clunk noise is heard. *kb | 09/12/2007 | |
| 0505007 | 12/01/2005 | 10018842 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0757 set, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, poor performance of transmission, transmission slipping. *tt | 01/18/2006 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| 0505005 | 04/01/2006 | 0605001 | 10016406 | Service 4wd light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0374 set. *tt | 09/12/2005 |
| 0405S002 | 08/01/2006 | 0605S002 | 10006093 | Inoperative 4wd/awd lamp and system. *tt | 04/16/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 74950 | 1 | 02/18/2004 |
| I purchased a 2003 isuzu ascender in february 2004. in around march 2006, the transmission begin slipping. at the time there was approximately 74,000 miles on the vehicle, which meant is was still covered under warranty. i was not informed by the dealer at clay cooley motors that the warranty was not transferable. therefore, i have been stuck with trying to fix the transmission. i contacted the isuzu company and they could not offer any help and stated that they do not regulate the dealerships that carry and sell their brand vehicle. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/22/2004 | 18000 | 3 | 05/20/2003 |
| Vibration in drive train | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/27/2007 | 1 | 08/12/2003 | |
| The 2003 isuzu ascender is the same vehicle as a chevrolet trailblazer and gmc envoy. at approximately 51,000 miles and out of warranty. the fan clutch motor had to be replaced. i had to assume full payment to replace it. now, the truck sounded like the undercarriagewas rattling. had it to a mechanic, and the mechanic stated that i must have been the sway bar links replaced in the vehicle. upon further discussion the mechanic determine d that he had to replace them on the trailblazer , and the service manager had to have them replaced on the envoy, both with the same platform. this seemed to be a design problem that gm and its affiliates should be responsible for replacing. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 05/22/2004 | 18000 | 3 | 05/20/2003 |
| Vibration in drive train | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 02/01/2008 | 1 | 01/08/2003 | |
| I was driving on 1-88w bound on 2-1-2008, my car started to make squeaking noise and very hard to drive. luckily, 2 blocks from rt 31 exit, there was a firestone auto care, the mechanic was able to determined that the front axel broke and it is affecting the differential. the car was then towed to isuzu dealer in elgin the next day.the mechanic from bigger isuzu called monday, 2-5-07, claiming that the front differential need to be replaced because of lack of gear oil. cost--$4,800 to be repaired. the car mileage was 77,000 miles. i called isuzu to complained and they said, they won't be responsible for the repair. i went to nhtsa, there was a technical service bulletin regarding 2003 isuzu ascender power train-drive differential. nhtsa item #10016589 and service bulletin #0507002. date of bulletin 08/01/2005. *tr | |||