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2011 Isuzu N-Series

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
1
Latest Jul 23, 2014
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2011 Isuzu N-Series, most frequently naming the engine category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 99 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.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

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

Engine
Filed Jul 23, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 ISUZU NRR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER RESET THE COMPUTER, BUT THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.

NHTSA ID
10615797
Incident
Nov 30, 2010
Mileage
500 mi

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.

IB16-F-001E

POWER TRAIN

INFORMATION BULLETIN: SOME CUSTOMERS WITH N-SERIES VEHICLES MAY NOTICE AN AUDIBLE CLICKING OR CHATTERING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE MAKING TIGHT TURNS. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL LUBRICANT ADDITIVE NOT HAVING BEEN USED DURING THE LAST SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OR IN A PREVIOUS REPAIR. THE CONDITION CAN ALSO RESULT FROM DELAYED OR SKIPPED MAINTENANCE RESULTING IN DEGRADATION OF AXLE FLUID. IF A CUSTOMER BRINGS AN AFFECTED VEHICLE IN AND COMPLAINS OF OR DESCRIBES THIS CONDITION, FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE.

IB08-X-002J

INFORMATION BULLETIN: CLEAN IDLE LABEL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

SB23-J-001B

ENGINE

INFORMATION BULLETIN: THE VACUUM PUMP SERVICE PART FOR AFFECTED VEHICLES LISTED IN THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED AND IS NOW THE SAME VACUUM PUMP THAT IS THE SERVICE PART FOR THE 6.6L GAS ENGINE. THE UPDATED PUMP REQUIRES THE OUTLET VACUUM HOSE TO BE REROUTED FOR PROPER FITMENT. FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE BELOW TO INSTALL THE UPDATED REPLACEMENT VACUUM PUMP AND REROUTE THE OUTLET VACUUM HOSE AS SET FORTH BELOW.

IB09-N-001H

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. BATTERIES MUST BE FULLY CHARGED FOR THE ECM AND/OR STARTER RELAY TO FULLY ENGAGE WITH THE STARTER. IF THE BATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW, THE ECM WILL NOT ENGAGE OR MAY PARTIALLY ENGAGE THE STARTER. REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR ONLY IF IT FAILS THE ON VEHICLE TESTING PROCEDURE.

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.

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—
2011Viewing110—
2010110—
2009010—
2008010—
2007010—
2006010—
2005010—
2004110—
2003010—
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.