2004 ISUZU ASCENDER
1 recalls — 88 complaints — 195 TSBs
05V198000 May 5, 2005
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY.
Consequence
THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FLASHER MODULES WITH A NEW FLASHER MODULE DESIGNED WITH SEALED RELAYS AND MORE DURABLE CONTACT MATERIAL INSIDE OF THE RELAYS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2005. ISUZU BEGAN MAILING OWNER LETTERS ON AUGUST 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1... Read more
Complaint Statistics
88 total complaints
4 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 11 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 6, 2018
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
THE GAUGE CLUSTER IS MALFUNCTIONING
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 5, 2017
Incident date: May 4, 2017
THE LOW BEAMS ON MY HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. MY DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ALSO WILL TURN OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND TURN BACK ON BUT THIS IS NOT AS MUCH OF A SAFETY ISSUE AS WHEN IT HAPPENS DURING NIGHTTIME DRIVING. SOMETIMES MY HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK FROM THE MOMEN... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 16, 2016
Incident date: Nov 3, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BANK ONE SENSOR WAS RUNNING RICH AND THE BANK TWO SENSOR WAS ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 7, 2016
Incident date: Feb 4, 2016
RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON FAULTY GAS TANK. HAD CAR INSPECTED BY ISUZU FACILITY 2/4/16 AND NEW PART(S) ORDERED. CANNOT GET ANY INFORMATION AS TO WHEN PART WILL BE IN AND MY CAR REPAIRED. IN THE MEANTIME, DRIVING WITH FAULTY, GAS-LEAKING, PROBABLY DANGEROUS CAR. GM APPARENTLY NOT COMMUNICATING WITH I... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 29, 2016
Incident date: Apr 29, 2016
WHILE DRIVING MY CARS BRAKELIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE FASTER AND FASTER. PULLLED OVER AS SOON AS I COULD AND STOPPED THE CAR AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. THE CHECK GAUGES WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS SITTING IDLE OR WHEN I PULL UP AND STOP AT A RED LIGHT IT COMES ON... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 29, 2016
Incident date: Apr 29, 2016
WHILE DRIVING MY CARS BRAKELIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE FASTER AND FASTER. PULLLED OVER AS SOON AS I COULD AND STOPPED THE CAR AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. THE CHECK GAUGES WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS SITTING IDLE OR WHEN I PULL UP AND STOP AT A RED LIGHT IT COMES ON... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 16, 2016
Incident date: Jan 31, 2016
FUEL TANK HAS LEAKING SEALS, WHICH IS CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK AND THE SMELL OF FUEL INTO CABIN AREA OF VEHICLE AND VEHICLE REJECTED DURING STATE INSPECTION. PART NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER MAY.TOOK IT TO REPAIR FACILITY, WAS TOLD IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THEN WAS TOLD TO COME PICK UP THE VEHICLE. ISUZU... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 5, 2016
Incident date: Jan 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS AND THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 5, 2016
Incident date: Jan 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS AND THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
STEERING
Dec 31, 2015
Incident date: Dec 30, 2015
HAD AUTO TOWED TO MIDAS AFTER INABILITY TO START, ATTEMPTED JUMP START, UNSUCCESSFUL. BATTERY REPLACED ON 12/28/15. DROVE AUTO NEXT SEVERAL DAYS AND ON 12/30/15 DROVE TO PICK UP MY HUSBAND, SHUT OFF CAR IN PARK. UNABLE TO START VEHICLE AGAIN, KEYS COULD NOT BE REMOVED. KEYS WERE IN LOCK POSITION IN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 31, 2015
Incident date: Dec 30, 2015
HAD AUTO TOWED TO MIDAS AFTER INABILITY TO START, ATTEMPTED JUMP START, UNSUCCESSFUL. BATTERY REPLACED ON 12/28/15. DROVE AUTO NEXT SEVERAL DAYS AND ON 12/30/15 DROVE TO PICK UP MY HUSBAND, SHUT OFF CAR IN PARK. UNABLE TO START VEHICLE AGAIN, KEYS COULD NOT BE REMOVED. KEYS WERE IN LOCK POSITION IN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 27, 2015
Incident date: Dec 15, 2015
CAR PAID IS PILLING OFF WE PAINT THIS CAR 3 TIMES AND A THOSES THE SAMETHING ALL CLEAR PAINT WHIT IN 3-5 MONTH START TO COME OFF CAN ANY BODY TELL ME IS GM HAD A RECAL FOR THIS
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 27, 2015
Incident date: Dec 15, 2015
CAR PAID IS PILLING OFF WE PAINT THIS CAR 3 TIMES AND A THOSES THE SAMETHING ALL CLEAR PAINT WHIT IN 3-5 MONTH START TO COME OFF CAN ANY BODY TELL ME IS GM HAD A RECAL FOR THIS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 21, 2015
Incident date: Dec 15, 2015
CLUSTER PANEL DOES NOT WORK. THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING REGULARLY WHETHER STATIONARY OR DRIVING.. THEY WORK INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE USE OF HIGH BEAMS. IT HAS BECOME A NIGHT TIME DRIVING SAFETY ISSUE. CAR WILL TURN OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING CAUSING MY DAUGHTER TO HAVE TO PULL OVE... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 21, 2015
Incident date: Dec 15, 2015
CLUSTER PANEL DOES NOT WORK. THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING REGULARLY WHETHER STATIONARY OR DRIVING.. THEY WORK INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE USE OF HIGH BEAMS. IT HAS BECOME A NIGHT TIME DRIVING SAFETY ISSUE. CAR WILL TURN OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING CAUSING MY DAUGHTER TO HAVE TO PULL OVE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 21, 2015
Incident date: Dec 15, 2015
CLUSTER PANEL DOES NOT WORK. THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING REGULARLY WHETHER STATIONARY OR DRIVING.. THEY WORK INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE USE OF HIGH BEAMS. IT HAS BECOME A NIGHT TIME DRIVING SAFETY ISSUE. CAR WILL TURN OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING CAUSING MY DAUGHTER TO HAVE TO PULL OVE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 6, 2015
Incident date: May 1, 2014
VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS WORK VERY ERRATICALLY BOTH WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED OR IN MOTION. LOW-BEAM LIGHTS WILL GO OFF ON A MOMENT'S NOTICE AND ONLY HIGH-BEAM LIGHTS WILL WORK. MORE RECENTLY, EVEN THE HIGH-BEAN LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ACTING UP AND TURNING OFF. HEADLIGHTS SOCKETS WERE REPLACED AT SOME POINT BUT PR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 6, 2015
Incident date: May 1, 2014
VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS WORK VERY ERRATICALLY BOTH WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED OR IN MOTION. LOW-BEAM LIGHTS WILL GO OFF ON A MOMENT'S NOTICE AND ONLY HIGH-BEAM LIGHTS WILL WORK. MORE RECENTLY, EVEN THE HIGH-BEAN LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ACTING UP AND TURNING OFF. HEADLIGHTS SOCKETS WERE REPLACED AT SOME POINT BUT PR... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 8, 2015
Incident date: Oct 8, 2015
MY TRANSMISSION HAS HAD TO BE FIX 3 TIMES 2 OF THOSE TIME ME AND MY 5 CHILDREN WHERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND MY CAR STOPPED PICKING UP SPEED AND WE HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE RODE. MY BACK VENTS FOR MY A/C DO NOT WORK, THE BACK DOOR OPENS ALL THE TIME ONE TIME IT OPENED AND ALL OUR GROCERIES ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 8, 2015
Incident date: Oct 8, 2015
MY TRANSMISSION HAS HAD TO BE FIX 3 TIMES 2 OF THOSE TIME ME AND MY 5 CHILDREN WHERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND MY CAR STOPPED PICKING UP SPEED AND WE HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE RODE. MY BACK VENTS FOR MY A/C DO NOT WORK, THE BACK DOOR OPENS ALL THE TIME ONE TIME IT OPENED AND ALL OUR GROCERIES ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 19, 2015
Incident date: Sep 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, THE DOOR WOULD NOT PROPERLY LATCH AND CLOSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH PROPERLY INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WOULD TAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO SUCCES... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
May 26, 2015
Incident date: May 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GAUGES AND LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE CONTROL PANEL OF THE ARM REST ON THE FRONT DRI... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 26, 2015
Incident date: May 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GAUGES AND LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE CONTROL PANEL OF THE ARM REST ON THE FRONT DRI... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 26, 2015
Incident date: May 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GAUGES AND LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE CONTROL PANEL OF THE ARM REST ON THE FRONT DRI... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 2, 2015
Incident date: Mar 1, 2015
WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE BOTH LOWBEAM HEADLIGHTS JUST WENT OUT. SHE WAS FORCED TO DRIVE WITH HIGHBEAMS TO GET HOME. AFTER REPLACING BOTH LIGHTS AND CHECKING ALL FUSES I AM AT A LOSS OF WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. WE CANNOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Oct 1, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT DARK. AFTER TWENTY MINUTES, IT RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE PROBLEM HAD RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE V... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 1, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT DARK. AFTER TWENTY MINUTES, IT RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE PROBLEM HAD RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE V... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 12, 2014
Incident date: Mar 5, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITH THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHERE THE IGNITION SWITCH... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 29, 2014
Incident date: Dec 19, 2013
MY CAR HAS SMELLED OF GAS AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THERE IS A FRACTURE IN MY FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE 7 PASSENGER ASCENDER BUT THEY ARE DOING NOTHING WITH THE 5 PASSENGER ASCENDER THOUGH IT IS THE EXACT SAME PART THAT IS FAULTY. I HAVE CONTACTED ISUZU AND AM TAKING... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 19, 2013
Incident date: Sep 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CONTROL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CONTROL MODULE EXHIBITED A SHORT AND AS A RESULT, WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 17, 2013
Incident date: Jan 2, 2012
ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS AND WARNING CHIME COMES ON EVERY TIME WE DRIVE THE CAR. THE CHIME WILL GO OFF AFTER ABOUT 15 SEC. OF CHIMING. LIGHTS AND WARNING ON THE "READOUT" STAY ON. OUR MECHANIC SAID ITS THE ABS MODULE AND GM DOESN'T HAVE ANY. THEY HAVE BEEN ON BACKORDER FOR AT LEAST 8 MONTHS.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 17, 2013
Incident date: Jan 2, 2012
ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS AND WARNING CHIME COMES ON EVERY TIME WE DRIVE THE CAR. THE CHIME WILL GO OFF AFTER ABOUT 15 SEC. OF CHIMING. LIGHTS AND WARNING ON THE "READOUT" STAY ON. OUR MECHANIC SAID ITS THE ABS MODULE AND GM DOESN'T HAVE ANY. THEY HAVE BEEN ON BACKORDER FOR AT LEAST 8 MONTHS.... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 7, 2013
Incident date: Jun 24, 2009
HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND HAD CHECKED OUT. CODE BROUGHT UP SAID GAS CAP PROBLEM. REPLACED GAS CAP AND WENT AWAY FOR A WEEK. HAD PROBLEM COME BACK AND ASKED MECHANIC AND SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE VEHICLES. MECHANIC ALSO SAID IT COULD BE CONNECTION TO FUEL TANK FROM GAS FILL TUBE.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 7, 2013
Incident date: Jun 24, 2009
HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND HAD CHECKED OUT. CODE BROUGHT UP SAID GAS CAP PROBLEM. REPLACED GAS CAP AND WENT AWAY FOR A WEEK. HAD PROBLEM COME BACK AND ASKED MECHANIC AND SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THESE VEHICLES. MECHANIC ALSO SAID IT COULD BE CONNECTION TO FUEL TANK FROM GAS FILL TUBE.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jun 7, 2013
Incident date: May 22, 2013
SPEEDOMETER SHOWING DIFFERENT SPEED THAN ACTUAL. CAR WILL SHOW IT IS GOING 50 MPH AND WILL BE ACTUALLY GOING 60MPH. CAR WILL SHOW GOING 45MPH AND WILL BE GOING AROUND 56MPH. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND HE SAID WAS PROBABLY STEPPER MOTOR. ESTIMATED COST TO FIX IS $365.00. 2ND PROBLEM I'VE HAD WITH DASH!! *... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 17, 2013
Incident date: Jan 7, 2013
THERE HAS BEEN UNGOING ELECTRICAL ISSUES SINCE BUYING THIS VEHICLE NEW. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING AND THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHTS AND THE INTERNAL CHIME. SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS DON'T COME ON OR THE CHIMES CAN NOT BE HEARD AND THEN IT IS WORKING PROPERLY AGAIN. THE ENGIN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 17, 2013
Incident date: Jan 7, 2013
THERE HAS BEEN UNGOING ELECTRICAL ISSUES SINCE BUYING THIS VEHICLE NEW. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING AND THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHTS AND THE INTERNAL CHIME. SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS DON'T COME ON OR THE CHIMES CAN NOT BE HEARD AND THEN IT IS WORKING PROPERLY AGAIN. THE ENGIN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 5, 2013
Incident date: Mar 4, 2013
I HAVE A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I TOOK IT TO A DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. I WAS TOLD THAT THE CAR HAD A FUEL THANK INLET FRACTURE. A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS RELEASED BUT NO RECALL. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW, IT WILL COST ME $2178.33 +TAX TO HAVE IT REPAIRED.AFTER ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 15, 2013
Incident date: Jan 8, 2013
CONTINUOUS GAS SMELL IN AND AROUND AUTOMOBILE WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN JAN 2013 ALTHOUGH THE SMELL HAS BEEN PRESENT FOR MANY YEARS. TOOK AUTO TO REPAIR SHOP AND DISCOVERED THAT THEIR WAS A SIZEABLE CRACK AT THE OPENING OF THE GAS TANK. AROUND 1,500 DOLLARS LATER A NEW GAS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 19, 2012
Incident date: Nov 19, 2012
I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR THREE YEARS AND IN THAT TIME HERES THE ISSUES, RPM, OIL, TEMPATURE, SPEEDOMTER GAUGES HAVE QUIT. THE CAR VIRBRATES EXTEMEMLY HARD WHEN SITTING STILL. IF THE AC IS ON, ITS VIRBRATING HARDER, THE FRONT VENTS HAVE QUIT WORKING AND ONLY THE DEFROSTERS AND REAR VENTS WORK. THE C... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 19, 2012
Incident date: Nov 19, 2012
I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR THREE YEARS AND IN THAT TIME HERES THE ISSUES, RPM, OIL, TEMPATURE, SPEEDOMTER GAUGES HAVE QUIT. THE CAR VIRBRATES EXTEMEMLY HARD WHEN SITTING STILL. IF THE AC IS ON, ITS VIRBRATING HARDER, THE FRONT VENTS HAVE QUIT WORKING AND ONLY THE DEFROSTERS AND REAR VENTS WORK. THE C... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 31, 2012
Incident date: Jun 22, 2010
I WAS GETTING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN ,AND I HAVE TO RESTART IT AGAIN .NO PROBLEM ON RESTARTING. *TR
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Aug 21, 2012
Incident date: Aug 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE BEING EMITTED FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SMOKE CAME FROM THE POWER SWITCH FOR THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE CO... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 4, 2012
Incident date: Nov 2, 2010
WHILE DRIVING ONE NIGHT, MY LEFT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT, FIRST THE DIM, THEN THE BRIGHT. MY WIFE AND I BOTH SMELLED A SMELL LIKE RUBBER BURNING, SO I STOPPED THE CAR AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD TO DETECT THE ORIGIN OF THE SMELL, BUT TO NO AVAIL. NOT MUCH LATER THAT SAME NIGHT, MY RIGHT HEADLIGHT ALSO BUR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 4, 2012
Incident date: Nov 2, 2010
WHILE DRIVING ONE NIGHT, MY LEFT HEADLIGHT WENT OUT, FIRST THE DIM, THEN THE BRIGHT. MY WIFE AND I BOTH SMELLED A SMELL LIKE RUBBER BURNING, SO I STOPPED THE CAR AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD TO DETECT THE ORIGIN OF THE SMELL, BUT TO NO AVAIL. NOT MUCH LATER THAT SAME NIGHT, MY RIGHT HEADLIGHT ALSO BUR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 16, 2011
Incident date: Dec 9, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE ABNORMALLY WHEN DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 19, 2011
Incident date: Oct 1, 2011
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER PERFORMED ERRATICALLY AND THEN STUCK AT 30 MPH. RESTARTING THE CAR THEN RESET TO 0 MPH. NO GAUGES ARE WORKING INCLUDING FUEL AND SPEEDOMETER. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 3, 2011
Incident date: Oct 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. AFTER DIAGNOSIS THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED BUT THERE WAS NO SIGN OF CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER W... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 16, 2011
Incident date: Aug 3, 2011
FUEL LEAK FROM GAS TANK, FILLER NECK MEETS PLASTIC INLET TO TANK. PLASTIC INLET FROM FUEL TANK LEAKS FUEL AND DOES NOT HOLDING PRESSURE CAUSING MLS P0442,P0455. CANNOT FILL TANK TO CAPACITY, TANK WILL LEAK ON INCLINE OR ON ACCELERATION. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jan 21, 2011
Incident date: Jan 9, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER MOVED BACK AND FORTH AND DOES NOT SHOW THE CORRECT SPEED. THE SPEEDOMETER WILL READ OVER 100 MPH AND THEN BECOME STUCK. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED ON AND OFF IN ORDER TO GET THE SPEEDOMETER TO READ CORRECTLY. THE DE... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins — 2004 ISUZU ASCENDER
195 manufacturer communications from 157 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 17 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 12 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 11 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 10 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 7 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 7 |
IB13-R-001G
May 8, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 als
WB13-X-001B
Aug 30, 2022
350000 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 avoi
WB13-X-001A
Aug 2, 2022
355200 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 avoi
IB09-X-002B
Jul 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find eq
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
IB09-X-004C
Jul 20, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely
22NA009
Jan 11, 2022
061520 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
16NA383
May 8, 2020
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
16NA383
May 8, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
16NA383
May 8, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
PIP5540D
Feb 19, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
PIP5628
Feb 18, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
PIP5540B
Dec 6, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
PIP4925B
Dec 3, 2018
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.
PIC6107A
Nov 21, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates. Technician will need to press the OnStar button and verify they have an active account and that t
PIC6107A
Nov 21, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates. Technician will need to press the OnStar button and verify they have an active account and that t
PIC6107A
Nov 21, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates. Technician will need to press the OnStar button and verify they have an active account and that t
PIT5399A
May 23, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Ap
PIT5399A
May 23, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Ap
PIC3100F
Nov 7, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odomete
PIT3099P
Jun 2, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assista
PIC5491J
Sep 14, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP. TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. AFTER THE VEHIC
PIC5491J
Sep 14, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP. TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. AFTER THE VEHIC
PIP5029G
Sep 9, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON OR ENGINE MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, EXTENDED CRANK, OR CRANK NO START IN SOME CASES. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED
SB16-02-S001A
Aug 9, 2016
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR ISUZU ASCENDER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) THAT COULD FRACTURE. THE ICV IS LOCATED ABOVE THE FULL FUEL LEVEL. A FRACTURED ICV COULD ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND DROPLETS OF FUEL TO
SB16-02-S001A
Aug 9, 2016
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SOME 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR ISUZU ASCENDER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) THAT COULD FRACTURE. THE ICV IS LOCATED ABOVE THE FULL FUEL LEVEL. A FRACTURED ICV COULD ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND DROPLETS OF FUEL TO
PIC5953A
Feb 23, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
PIP5226A
Feb 11, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. ONLY REPLACE THE ROLLER ROCKER THAT IS
PIP5232B
Nov 30, 2015
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspe
PIP5338
Oct 14, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
PIP5338
Oct 14, 2015
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
PIT5399
Apr 20, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Ap
PIC4310L
Apr 17, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310L
Apr 17, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIT5264C
Feb 13, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIT5264C
Feb 13, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIT3271G
Jan 15, 2015
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271G
Jan 15, 2015
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIC3278F
Jan 14, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF CALL THE CU
PIC3278F
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO DETERMINE WHAT TYPE OF CALL THE CU
PIC4310K
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310K
Jan 14, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC3278F
Jan 14, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the cu
PIT5264A
Oct 17, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the
PIP5232
Oct 10, 2014
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspe
PIP5226
Sep 24, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is
PIT3099M
Aug 8, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assista
PIC5959B
Jul 31, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the mo
PIC4310J
Jul 30, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310J
Jul 30, 2014
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIP5163A
Jul 17, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
PIC5588B
Jun 16, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the
PIC5588B
Jun 16, 2014
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the
PIC5088E
Jun 16, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may not receiving all channels on the XM band. Technician will need to use a scan tool and verify current Digital Radio Receiver Status un
PIC5088E
Jun 16, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may not receiving all channels on the XM band. Technician will need to use a scan tool and verify current Digital Radio Receiver Status un
PIC5088E
Jun 16, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This preliminary bulletin provides procedures on how to reset or refresh the XM radio receiver is the customers states that they only get a few channels.
05-06-04-035D
May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
CSB-07-02-S003
Feb 1, 2014
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ISUZU: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR THE OWNER LETTER. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) IS ON, DUE TO FRACTURE OF WELD ON FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV), A FUEL ODOR, AND/OR DROPS OF FUEL ON GROUND WHEN REFUELING VEHICLE. MODEL
PIC5953
Jan 22, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
PIP5163
Nov 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
PIC3718E
Dec 13, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. Technician will find that the OnStar led is red and Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 is set. Technician
PIT3173C
Dec 12, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correc
PIC4310H
Nov 28, 2012
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIC4310H
Nov 28, 2012
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech
PIP3720D
Nov 26, 2012
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the p
PIT4907A
Nov 9, 2012
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be
PIC4935D
Nov 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar
0704003
Dec 1, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER OPERATION OR SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE SHAKES ABOVE 60 MPH. *NJ
96
Dec 1, 2007
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
DTC C0327 WITH OR WITHOUT ADDITIONAL DTC'S SETTING. WITH 4WD. *NJ
191
Dec 1, 2007
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ABS, RED BRAKE, SVC AND 4WD LIGHT ON, HVAC BLOWER INOPERATIVE. *NJ
0605001
Sep 1, 2007
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SERVICE 4WD LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DTC C0374 SET. *NJ
0701002
Sep 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON NEW IN-VEHICLE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION OF LL8 CYLINDER HEAD. *NJ
0511001
Sep 1, 2007
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CENTER HIGH-MOUNT STOP LAMP (CHMSL) APPLIQUE LOOSE. *NJ
0711015
Sep 1, 2007
174200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
REAR LIFTGATE GLASS MAY NOT LOCK WHEN USING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) KEY FOB TRANSMITTER/DOOR LOCK SWITCH, LIFTGATE HATCH OR LIFTGATE GLASS MAY LOCK/UNLOCK WHEN REAR LIFTGATE GLASS BUTTON DEPRESSED. *NJ
0709002
Jul 1, 2007
046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS LIGHT ON, DTC'S C0265, C0201, U1041 SET AND / OR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE. *KB
0702001
Jun 1, 2007
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS, MIL DTC'S P0171, P0172, P0174, P0300, P1174, AND P1175. *KB UPDATED 08-03-07. *KB
0705004
Jun 1, 2007
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 2-3 UP-SHIFT OR 3-2 DOWNSHIFT CLUNK NOISE IS HEARD. *KB
0711003
Apr 1, 2007
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOORS ARE HARD TO CLOSE. *KB
0710001
Apr 1, 2007
010000 STEERING
RELEASE OF STEERING GEAR STUB SHAFT BEARING KIT FOR SERVICE. *KB
0704002
Apr 1, 2007
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
PRNDL DISPLAY REDUCED VISIBILITY FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE. *KB
0711001
Jan 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4.2L LL8 ENGINE - FLASHING AND/OR MIL LIGHT, ROUGH IDLE, MISFIRES DTC'S P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306. *KB
0611015
Dec 1, 2006
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NOISE COMING FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. *KB
0606003
Oct 1, 2006
020000 SUSPENSION
REVISED SHOCK MODULE REPLACEMENT (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION). *KB
0612003
Oct 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOSS OF BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS EXCEPT FOR LOW SPEED OR INOPERATIVE. MANUAL TEMP CONTROL, OR HEATER ONLY. *KB
0611007
Oct 1, 2006
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
DISTORTION IN OUTER SURFACE OF VEHICLE GLASS. *KB
0605004
Oct 1, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0757 SET, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, POOR PERFORMANCE OF TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *KB
0611012
Sep 1, 2006
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
REAR LIFTGATE BINDS, IMPROPER FIT. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY BROKEN WELDS OR CRACKS THAT FORMED AROUND THE INNER TWO WELDS. *KB
0608002
Sep 1, 2006
190000 TIRES
TIRE CHARACTERISTICS OF ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES. *KB
0405S002
Aug 1, 2006
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
INOPERATIVE 4WD/AWD LAMP AND SYSTEM. *TT
0405002
Aug 1, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 2-3 UP-SHIFT OR 3-2 DOWNSHIFT CLUNK SOUND. *TT
0605005
Jul 1, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK CONTROL FUNCTION. *TT
0404004
Jun 1, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PROPER CONNECTION INFORMATION TO AVOID BLOWN 125 AMP FUSE AND VARIOUS INTERIOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONDITION WHEN JUMP STARTING VEHICLE. *TT
0504003
May 1, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ON HEADLAMPS FLICKER OR MOMENTARILY DIM WHILE DRIVING. *TT DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO CLARIFY EFFECT OF SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM ON HEADLAMP FLICKER. *TT
0604001
May 1, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, DTC P0526 SET. *TT
0604S001
May 1, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO CLARIFY EFFECT OF SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM ON HEADLAMP FLICKER. *TT
0505005
Apr 1, 2006
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
SERVICE 4WD LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0374 SET. *TT
0604003
Apr 1, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERMITTENT NO CRANK, NO START. *TT
0601001
Apr 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ELECTRO-VISCOUS (EV) FAN CLUTCH AND DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR COOLING FAN NOISE, DELAYED TRANSMISSION SHIFTS AND/OR ENGINE REVVING TOO HIGH. *TT
06313003
Apr 1, 2006
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ONSTART GENERATION 6 (DIGITAL) SYSTEM INOPERATIVE, HAS NO POWER, LED LIGHT NOT ON. *TT
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ISUZU ASCENDER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ISUZU ASCENDER across all model years (2003–2008).
18
Total Recalls
281
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths