Isuzu Isuzu Truck 2003
Model Isuzu Truck made in 2003 by Isuzu got 4 consumer complains as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2003
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 020601028 | 08/01/2002 | 634683 | Information regarding engine crankcase flush for 2003 and prior gm cars and trucks and isuzu light and medium duty trucks with gasoline engines. *tt | 10/04/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 0303S002 | 02/01/2003 | 10001401 | Exhaust/muffler heat shield rattle, popping sound under vehicle. *tt | 05/02/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 030846002 | 03/01/2003 | 10001293 | Driver unable to configure onstar system. various models including the 2003 isuzu ascender. *tt | 04/28/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 0309S002 | 03/01/2003 | 10001434 | 2wd front wheel speed sensor replacement (service manual revision). various models including the 2003 rodeo and rodeo sport. *scc | 05/05/2003 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 0211S006 | 09/01/2002 | 10002797 | Paint colors and codes. 2003 ascender, axiom, rodeo and rodeo sport. *tt | 09/24/2003 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 0314S001 | 04/01/2003 | 0014S002 | 10001575 | Curtis key code cutter and application listing. 2003 rodeo, rodeo sport and axiom. *tt | 06/06/2003 |
| 020730028 | 06/01/2002 | 635010 | Information on automatic transmission serial number and site code locations for 2003 and prior passenger cars and trucks and 2003 hummer h2 with north american automatic transmissions. *tt | 10/16/2002 | |
| 020730029 | 06/01/2002 | 634970 | Information on the new powertrain quality center for engine and transmission assembly for 2003 and prior passenger cars and trucks with automatic transmissions. *tt | 10/10/2002 | |
| 020601026 | 06/01/2002 | 634784 | Subject regarding engine identification information for 2003 and prior passenger cars and trucks and 2003 hummer h2 with north american engines. *tt | 10/09/2002 | |
| 990089019B | 02/01/2002 | 990089019A | 632314 | Subject regarding warranty parts center / corporate parts return program for 2003 and prior passenger cars and trucks. *tt | 07/12/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 11/24/2004 | 20000 | 1 | 02/01/2003 |
| This is on a 2003 izusu ascender (didn't see that vehicle option listed) . i'm not sure of vin or engine details. i'm no car expert. vehicle a few time sporatically would stall but restarted. this happened over a period of a few weeks. lead up to vehicle being shut off a daycare then a few minutes later would not start (dead). vehicle would make turning over sound if placed in neutral but again would not start. vehicle was towed to dealer. dealer stated they needed to replace igition switch. now - feb 3rd, 2005 the same vehicle wouldn't shut off. the engine would shut off but the key would stay in accessory. battery needed to be unhitched in order not to drain battery. vehicle in now a dealer. dealer states they are repairing shifting gear and some other parts with iginition. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/14/2005 | 1 | 08/20/2002 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 2003 isuzu truck. the wiring harness shorted out and vehicle caught on fire. contact was able to put the fire out. he has been unable to contact the dealership or the manufacturer right now.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 11/24/2004 | 20000 | 1 | 02/01/2003 |
| This is on a 2003 izusu ascender (didn't see that vehicle option listed) . i'm not sure of vin or engine details. i'm no car expert. vehicle a few time sporatically would stall but restarted. this happened over a period of a few weeks. lead up to vehicle being shut off a daycare then a few minutes later would not start (dead). vehicle would make turning over sound if placed in neutral but again would not start. vehicle was towed to dealer. dealer stated they needed to replace igition switch. now - feb 3rd, 2005 the same vehicle wouldn't shut off. the engine would shut off but the key would stay in accessory. battery needed to be unhitched in order not to drain battery. vehicle in now a dealer. dealer states they are repairing shifting gear and some other parts with iginition. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 03/22/2003 | 1 | 01/17/2003 | |
| Rear window (third row seat) leaked when it rained or when taken to a car wash which caused the panel and seats to get wet. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the window molding was warped. *nlm consumer has been waiting for over a month for part which is on backorder. ascender model 2003. *tt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | FARMINGTON HILLS | 48335 | BOB SELLER'S PONTIAC GMC | |
| NH | KEENE | 03452 | AUTEX MAZDA | 603 352 6028 |
| NJ | VINELAND | MATT BLATT |