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1995 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.
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Latest Feb 28, 2009
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 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.
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1 currently open
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 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 Isuzu Pickup Truck, most frequently naming the brakes, body & structure and suspension categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 3 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

  • Brakes436.4%
  • Body & structure218.2%
  • Suspension218.2%
  • Airbags19.1%
  • Electrical19.1%
  • Seat belts19.1%

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

3 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
02V281000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Oct 15, 2002
14,449 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE LATCH PLATE USED IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO DESIGN DIMENSIONS. IF THE SEAT BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED SLOWLY AT AN ANGLE INTO THE BUCKLE, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT.
The risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TONGUE TO COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR HARD BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MID-DECEMBER 2002. 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 1-800-643-4070.
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITEDView on NHTSA.gov
97V034001

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Mar 7, 1997
118,485 units potentially affected
The defect: AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CONTAIN MANUFACTURING ERRORS.
The risk: THIS CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, RESULTING IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, AND/OR EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH A NEW REGULATOR.
ISUZU MOTORS LIMITEDView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

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

SQ96009OpenInvestigation

BRUSH/GRILLE GUARD CAMPAIGN

Opened Jan 10, 1996

ADDITION INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE NATURE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE SUBJECT BULLETIN.LOSS OF AN ITEM THIS SIZE WOULD HAVE SAFETY COSEQUENCES.THIS SQ IS OPENED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ISSUE.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
RQ02009ClosedRecall Query

SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURES

Opened Apr 11, 2002
Closed Dec 17, 2002

TAKATA/NISSAN/ISUZU HAVE DETERMINED THAT DURING THE INITIAL RECALL CAMPAIGN (96V-170), SOME VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE CAMPAIGN. NISSAN WILL RECALL 92,500 MY1994 PATHFINDER AND D21 PICKUP TRUCKS (02V-125).ISUZU WILL RECALL 13,831 MY1994/1995 RODEO, AMIGO, TF AND PICKUP TRUCKS (02V-281) .ISUZU IS ALSO RECALLING 618 MY 1994 HONDA PASSPORT VEHICLES UNDER RECALL 02V-281 (THE HONDA PASSPORT IS MANUFACTURED BY ISUZU FOR HONDA AND IS SIMILAR TO THE ISUZU RODEO VEHICLE). THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYLed to recall 02V125000

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structure
Filed Feb 28, 2009

FRAME IS RUSTED VERY BAD HAS RUST HOLE ALL OVER. *TR

NHTSA ID
10260276
Incident
Nov 20, 2007
Mileage
15,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Oct 1, 1999
Crash reported

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED WITH BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELING TO THE FLOOR, ANDTHERE WAS NO BRAKING ABILITY, RESULTING IN A CRASH. PRIOR PROBLESM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM, BUT DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ID
849685
Incident
Jul 22, 1999
AirbagsBrakesSeat belts
Filed Sep 10, 1999
Crash reported

WAS TRAVELING 45MPH & STARTED TO APPLY ABS BRAKES TO SLOWDOWN. WAS PRESSING ON ABS BRAKES HARD, BUT VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS AT DEAD STOP IN FRONT. VEHICLE WAS HIT. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. SEAT BELT RESTRAINED, BUT NOT ENOUGH. *AK

NHTSA ID
847441
Incident
Jul 22, 1999
BrakesSuspension
Filed Apr 24, 1998

STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION CAUSED BY FAILED FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES.

NHTSA ID
534671
Brakes
Filed Apr 21, 1998

APPLIED ABS BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE, BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. BRAKES WOULD THEN RELEASE & THEN SUDDENLY GRAB. HAPPENED 3 TIMES. MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM, BUT SAID PADS & SEALS WERE WORN. TIGHTENED BRAKES TO GRIP STRONGER, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

NHTSA ID
822646
Incident
Nov 13, 1997
Body & structure
Filed Jul 30, 1996

DOOR STOPPER FAILED.

NHTSA ID
506901
Incident
Jun 7, 1996
Electrical
Filed Apr 18, 1996

PURCHASED TRUCK NEW, HAVE TO REPLACE THE BATTERY FOUR TIME. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

NHTSA ID
982907
Suspension
Filed Oct 18, 1995

THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT HAS NEVER BEEN RIGHT SINCE SHE BOUGHT THE CAR AND IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT REAL HARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ID
973564
Incident
Oct 18, 1995

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.

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—
1995Viewing832—
1994103254.1
1993610—
1992910—
1991721—
1990102142.4
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.