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2003 Isuzu N-Series

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 19, 2013
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2003 Isuzu N-Series. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 58 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
13V259000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

Jun 19, 2013
1,774 units potentially affected
The 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.
The 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.
The remedy: 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.
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of AmericaView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

IB09-N-001I

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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. NEVER REPLACE AN ALTERNATOR BEFORE TESTING THE BATTERY’S CONDITION.

IB19-K-002A

POWER TRAIN

THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN OUTLINES THE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION OF FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR JOINT TUBE ANYTIME THE AISIN TRANSMISSION IS REMOVED OR OIL PAN IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION TO TRANSMISSION.

IB15-X-001C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN IS TO REMIND DEALERS WHENEVER THE IPC ASSEMBLY IS REPLACED IN AN AFFECTED ISUZU MANUFACTURED VEHICLE, THEY ARE TO AFFIX AN ODOMETER REPLACEMENT STICKER, AS THE ODOMETER IS NOT PROGRAMMABLE. THE STICKER SHOULD BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY WITH THE DATE OF REPLACEMENT ALONG WITH THE MILEAGE FROM THE PREVIOUS ODOMETER READING, AND THE DEALER CODE OF THE DEALERSHIP REPLACING THE IPC.

IB18-X-002F

ENGINE; POWER TRAIN

INFORMATION BULLETIN: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL OEM AND REMANUFACTURED ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, FOR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE, TO BE REPLACED UNDER THE ISUZU NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY, GOODWILL, ISUZU PARTS WARRANTY, GOLD STAR USED TRUCK WARRANTY AND/OR ALL EXTENDED POWERTRAIN WARRANTIES OFFERED BY ISUZU, AS WELL AS ALL OVER-THE-COUNTER ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTS.

WB11-X-001A

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The following information is provided to clearly explain Isuzu’s policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. Control module calibrations are regularly updated for many reasons. These reasons may include, but are not limited to: model year change, software corrections, certification compliance, product improvement and specific application requirements. However, the mere existence of a newer control module calibration does not necessarily mean that warranty coverage exists or that the calibration must be installed. It is not our policy to update control modules, under warranty or after warranty, based solely on the availability of a newer calibration file. Below are our guidelines for reprogramming control modules.

IB13-R-001G

This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Isuzu N-Series by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025000—
2024010—
2023020—
2022120—
2021000—
2020000—
2019010—
2018010—
2017010—
2016000—
2015001—
2014001—
2013022—
2012011—
2011110—
2010110—
2009010—
2008010—
2007010—
2006010—
2005010—
2004110—
2003Viewing010—
2002310—
2001210—
2000200—
1999300—
1998600—
1997000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.