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1990 Isuzu Pickup Truck

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.
10
Latest Jul 11, 2002
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.
2
Latest Mar 23, 2006
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.
1
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 10 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1990 Isuzu Pickup Truck, most frequently naming the seat belts, driver assistance and brakes categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 4 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

  • Seat belts218.2%
  • Driver assistance218.2%
  • Brakes218.2%
  • Powertrain (other)19.1%
  • Tires & wheels19.1%
  • Transmission19.1%
  • Fuel system19.1%
  • Other / unspecified19.1%

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

2 campaigns 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
06E026000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Mar 23, 2006
61,944 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
The risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
PRO-A MOTORS, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
95V103009

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

May 24, 1995
88,424 units potentially affected
The defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
The risk: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITEDView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA92018ClosedEngineering Analysis

HEATER CORE FAILURE

Opened Jun 2, 1992
Closed Apr 2, 1993

There is no summary currently available

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Recent owner complaints

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

View all 10
Powertrain (other)Transmission
Filed Jul 11, 2002

WHILE INSPECTING VEHICLE DISCOVERED THAT AXLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS MISSING FROM GROOVE THAT HOLDS AXLE ONTO WHEEL. VERY CONCERNED THAT WHEEL COULD COME OFF WHILE DRIVING.*AK CONSUMER STATES AXLE WAS LOOSE AND WORKS BACK AND FORTH CONSEQUENTLY BOOT HAD TORN AND CV JOINT HAD BEEN DESTROYED. *YH

NHTSA ID
8013783
Incident
Mar 1, 2002
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 15, 2000

LEFT FOR WORK AT 8:40, FRIDAY 9-15. TRUCK HAD BEEN PARKED ALL NIGHT. I'D HAD NOT PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. AFTER I HAD BACKED OUT AND MOVED VEHICLE FORWARD, I HEARD A "WHUMPING" NOISE OVER AND OVER. I STOPPED THE TRUCK, GOT OUT AND CHECKED THE TIRES. AT FIRST I THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD SLASHED A TIRE. I PARKED THE VEHICLE AND CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY WHO IN TURN CALLED A TOWING COMPANY TO COME OUT AND CHANGE THE DAMAGED TIRE WITH A SPARE. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER POINTED OUT TO ME THAT THIS WAS BELT THAT HAD SEPERATED NOT A SLASHED TIRE AND NOTICED THAT BOTH THE DAMAGED TIRE AND THE OTHER REAR TIRE WERE BOTH IDENTICAL TIRES FROM FIRESTONE. I DROVE TO AN INDEPENDENT FIRESTONE STATION AND WAS TOLD THIS TIRE WAS NOT UNDER THE RECALL NOTICE. I CALLED ANOTHER LOCAL FIRESTONE OFFICE AND WAS TOLD THE SAME THING. BUT I'VE BEEN TOLD BY CO WORKERS THAT THIS RECALL HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO OTHER TIRES THAN JUST THE AT, ATX AND WILDERNESS SERIES. I HOPE TO FIND OUT IF MY TIRES ARE PART OF THE DEFECTIVE TIRES SOLD AND IF THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF THESE DEFECTS. *AK( DOT NUMBER: HYHH TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )

NHTSA ID
731567
Incident
Sep 15, 2000
Fuel system
Filed Apr 23, 1998

FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY IS CRACKED & WAS LEAKING FUEL, FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP DOES NOT WANT TO REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF WARRANTY. MANUFACTURER SAID CANNOT HELP. WANTS OWNER TO PURCHASE FUEL PUMP & TANK ASSEMBLY FIRST. *AK

NHTSA ID
821945
Incident
Dec 11, 1997
Driver assistance
Filed Feb 6, 1997

WHILE DRIVING AND TRYING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE THROTTLE CABLE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CLIMB EXCESSIVE SPEEDS, OWNER NOTES THAT HE HAD PUT HIS FOOT UNDER GAS PEDAL TO STOP AND THAT IT DID NOT WORK. SO HE HAD TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF. *AK

NHTSA ID
806621
Incident
Nov 15, 1996
Driver assistance
Filed Jan 16, 1997

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, HE NOTES THAT HE HAD A FAULTY SPEED CONTROL SENSOR AND THAT DEALERS FIXED PROBLEM BUT IT DOES NOT SEEM TO HELP. *AK

NHTSA ID
807792
Seat belts
Filed May 11, 1996

DIFFICULTY SCHEDULING APPOINTMENT FOR SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIRS DUE TO LOCATION. *SD

NHTSA ID
504438
Incident
May 11, 1996
Brakes
Filed Sep 28, 1995

WHEN HEAVY RAIN FALLS -ABS BRAKES FAIL. TT

NHTSA ID
972606
Seat belts
Filed Jun 17, 1995

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE COME LOOSE WHEN MAKING A QUICK STOP. TT

NHTSA ID
967239

Manufacturer communications

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

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.

WB13-X-001B

EQUIPMENT

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form

WB13-X-001A

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback.

SB0012S002

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUTLINES THE DETAILED PROCEDURES FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CONVERSION / RETROFIT. *TT

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 Pickup Truck by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1997100—
1996100—
1995832—
1994103254.1
1993610—
1992910—
1991721—
1990Viewing102142.4
1989611—
1988311—
1987202—
1986302—
1985002—
1984101—
1982030—
1981030—
1980020—
1979010—

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.