Isuzu I-280 problems
The Chevrolet Colorado (sharing mechanical commonality with the GMC Canyon), is a series of compact pickup trucks (mid-size since second generation) marketed by American automaker General Motors. They were introduced in 2004 to replace the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC S-15/Sonoma compact pickups. The Colorado is named after the U.S. state of Colorado, while the Canyon would be the deep chasm between cliffs.
First generation (2004)
The Chevrolet Colorado and its twin, the GMC Canyon were jointly designed by GM's North American operations, GM's Brazil operations, and Isuzu, which began selling its own version worldwide in 2002. In late 2005, Isuzu offered a version in North America called the Isuzu i-series. This North American model Isuzu shared North American powertrains, styling, and equipment with the Colorado/Canyon twins and differed from Isuzu's worldwide offering. All Chevrolet, GMC, and Isuzu versions worldwide are based on the GMT355, itself the basis for the GMT 345-based Hummer H3. Most vehicles for markets outside North America are manufactured at a GM plant in Rayong, Thailand. All North American-market vehicles were manufactured by Shreveport Operations.
The cooperation between GM and Isuzu to build a light-duty truck and offer it in North America returns to an original arrangement the two companies had in the 1970s with the Chevrolet LUV, a rebadged Isuzu Faster.
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Isuzu I-280 model years
Common Isuzu I-280 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Isuzu i-280 cars, here are some common problems associated with this vehicle:
- Fuel/Propulsion System Concerns:
- Owners have reported issues related to the fuel or propulsion system of the Isuzu i-280.
- Airbags, Electrical System, and Seat Belts:
- Complaints have been made regarding the airbags, electrical system, and seat belts in the vehicle.
- Engine and Engine Cooling Problems:
- Some owners have experienced issues with the engine and engine cooling system of the Isuzu i-280.
- Suspension Issues:
- Complaints have been raised about problems with the front suspension of the vehicle.
- Tire Concerns:
- Owners have reported issues related to tires on the Isuzu i-280.
- Automatic Transmission Malfunction:
- There have been complaints about automatic transmission malfunctions, including diagnostic trouble codes and harsh shifting.
- Exhaust System and Emission Control:
- Problems with the exhaust system, specifically catalytic converters, have been highlighted by owners.
- Equipment Failures:
- Various equipment failures, including adaptive/mobility equipment, have been reported by Isuzu i-280 owners.
- Brake System Issues:
- Complaints have been made about the service brakes, hydraulic system, and anti-lock brakes of the vehicle.
These common problems reported by owners of the Isuzu i-280 highlight a range of issues spanning from lighting and fuel systems to engine, transmission, and brake concerns. It's essential for Isuzu i-280 owners to be aware of these potential issues to ensure the safety and proper functioning of their vehicles.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Isuzu I-280 years
We have researched Isuzu problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Isuzu I-280 cars and compiled the top 2 most problematic Isuzu I-280 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Isuzu I-280 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Isuzu I-280 years
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Isuzu I-280 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Isuzu I-280 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Electrical system problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Isuzu I-280 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
The NHTSA has received 12 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Isuzu I-280 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Isuzu I-280 vehicles.
List of Isuzu I-280 complaints
Isuzu I-280 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-21
- Date Complaint: 2019-01-22
- VIN: 1GGCS198768
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: COUPLE OF WKS. AGO I HAD TO REPLACE FRONT LEFT HUB WHEEL ASSEMBLY WHICH AFFECTED DRIVE SHAFT, ABS, EMER. BRAKE. THAT WAS FIXED . NOW TONIGHT DRIVING FROM A FRIENDS I HEAR A CLICKING NOISE SOUNDS LIKE UNDERNEATH GEAR BOX OR BEHIND HEATER WHAT IS IT. ALSO INTERIOR LIGHTS TURN CONTROL & HAVE TO HIT AROUND LIGHT FOR IT TO TURN ON, AND AROUND FACING OF HEATER TO ILLUMINATE HEATER CONTROLS! WHAT'S GOING ON? THIS ONLY HAPPENED IN GEAR NOT IN NEUTRAL.HIGHWAY & CITY.
Isuzu I-280 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-01
- Date Complaint: 2017-08-23
- VIN: 1GGCS198568
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM TRUCK. LEAK APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE CHEVY COLORADO PICKUPS AND A FEW OF THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE ISUZU I280. I DID REPLACE THE GAS CAP, BUT THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. MY NEXT STEP WILL BE REMOVING THE TANK AND REPAIRING THE FAULTY PART (LEAKING GASOLINE). WITH ALL THE ONLINE COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE, I WOULD THINK THAT THERE SHOULD'VE BEEN A RECALL ISSUED. I DID CONTACT ISUZU, BUT THEY REPORT NO SUCH RECALL. I THEN CONTACTED CHEVY TO SEE IF THEY HAD A RECALL ON THE COLORADO (SAME TRUCK, DIFFERENT BADGE) BUT THEY WOULDN'T TELL ME IF THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT PROBLEM. CHEVY INFORMED ME THAT THEY CAN ONLY TRACE RECALLS THROUGH A VIN NUMBER AND DESPITE THE FACT THAT MY I280 IS A GM PRODUCT, THEIR LIST OF RECALLS COULDN'T BE SEARCHED USING MY VIN NUMBER. THE GASOLINE ODOR IS QUITE STRONG, BUT WILL DISSIPATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LEFT SITTING (NOT RUNNING) FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THE ODOR CAN STILL BE DETECTED AFTER SEVERAL DAYS OF NOT USING THE VEHICLE - IT'S JUST FAINT. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE IS QUITE DANGEROUS AND POSSIBLY DUE TO EITHER FAULTY PARTS OR A FAULTY DESIGN. THE FACT THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS, REGARDING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE, SUGGESTS THAT THE PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD AND DUE TO A FAULTY PART OR DESIGN.
Isuzu I-280 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-06
- Date Complaint: 2017-02-16
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU I-280. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Isuzu I-280 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-01
- Date Complaint: 2015-03-11
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS TURNED ON AND REMAINS ON PERMANENTLY. QUESTIONABLE IF AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY. NO ACCIDENTS IN VEHICLE OR ANY OTHER INCIDENT THAT MIGHT IN SOME WAY LEAD TO DAMAGE TO AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELT CONNECTIONS, ETC. *TR
Isuzu I-280 2007
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-23
- Date Complaint: 2014-07-06
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: HELLO, I AM THE OWNER OF AN ISUZU I290 AND I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE PASSLOCK; FURTHERMORE WHEN I ATTEMPT TO START THE CAR IN MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE CAR WILL NOT START UP. FINALLY, THE CAR HAS STOPPED TURNING ON. THANK YOU. *JS
Isuzu I-280 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-01
- Date Complaint: 2013-03-08
- VIN: 1GGCS198568
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU I-280. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE SECURITY PASS LOCK WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER WAITING TEN MINUTES, THE ENGINE RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS HOWEVER, THE DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER WAS UNABLE TO GENERATE A FAILURE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Isuzu I-280 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-10
- Date Complaint: 2012-06-29
- VIN: 1GGCS198568
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU I280. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI THEFT LOCK DEVICE WOULD NOT ALLOW THE CONTACT TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT OVER 20 MINUTES FOR THE ENGINE TO OPERATE, WHICH CAUSED THE INTERIOR LIGHTS TO DIM. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY AND PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,600 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000. UPDATED 8/8/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED IN READ IN THE OWNERS MANUAL, WHERE THE PASSLOCK ANTI-THEFT DEVICE COULD CUT OFF THE FUEL AND NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO START, AS SOMETHING WAS TRIPPING IT. AFTER A MONTH OF CONSTANT PROBLEMS, HE DISCOVERED HIS WIFE'S CAR KEY TO HER NEW VEHICLE THAT HE WAS CARRYING IN HIS POCKET WAS TRIPPING IT. HE STATED HE STOPPED CARRYING THE KEY AND NOTICED THE PROBLEM LESSENED.
Isuzu I-280 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2011-08-05
- Date Complaint: 2011-08-10
- VIN: 1GGCS198068
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS / CRUISE CONTROL / KEEPS BLOWING FUSES. LEARNED OF RECALL ID # 52989 DATED 7/29/2009 - SO I TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ( COURTESY GMC - 205.836.2000 ) THEIR SERVICE MANAGER SENT ME AWAY - SAID TRUCK HAD RECALL #06030 PERFORMED ON 11/27/2006. I HAD A TRUSTED MECHANIC I KNOW CHECK BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ( WHICH CHECKED OUT OK ) REPLACED IT ANYWAY WITH NEW ONE PURCHASED AT DEALER. BRAKE LIGHTS WORKED 5 MINUTES THEN BLEW FUSE AGAIN. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WIRING FROM PREVIOUS RECALL WAS A BAD JOB - NOT DONE BY A PRO.
Isuzu I-280 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-09
- Date Complaint: 2011-07-11
- VIN: 1GGCS198168
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU I280. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A MESSAGE DISPLAYED FAULTY BRAKES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN DEPRESSED. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE DEFECT UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V139000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS: SWITCH); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DEFECT. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Isuzu I-280 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-01
- Date Complaint: 2009-04-29
- VIN: 1GGCS198868
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU I-280. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE ENGINE RESTARTED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE IDLED ROUGHLY. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO AUTO ZONE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE EXHAUST CRANKSHAFT POSITION CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE ENGINE BECAUSE IT WAS FAULTY. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Isuzu I-280 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-16
- Date Complaint: 2007-08-28
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: (1) SIDE WALL / TREAD WEAR (2) & (3) TIRE ROTATION OF UNWORN TIRES, UNWORN TIRES ALSO BEGAN TO WEAR AFTER ROTATION. *JB
Isuzu I-280 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-26
- Date Complaint: 2006-11-02
- VIN: 1GGCS198168
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO STEER. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO FOUND THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS WORN ON THE INSIDE AND DETERMINED THE FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS WERE OFF. *AK
Recalls Isuzu I-280
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the Isuzu I-280.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Isuzu I-280 2006
- Report Received Date: 2009-07-29
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND UTAH. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE LAMP SWITCH THAT MAY NOT WORK AS DESIGNED DUE TO CONTAMINATION IN THE SWITCH.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD FAIL TO WARN OTHERS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL BULLETIN FREE OF CHARGE. GM ANTICIPATES THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY JUNE 2010. A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE SAME TIME FRAME. IN THE INTERIM, OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE CAN OBTAIN A FREE REPAIR, HOWEVER THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO RETURN WHEN THE NEW DESIGN PART BECOMES AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
- Model: Isuzu I-280 2006
- Report Received Date: 2006-04-27
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE THE PERMANENT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION OR BRAKE LAMPS THAT ARE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) IS AFFECTED IN BOTH INSTANCES. ALSO, IF EQUIPPED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. ANY TRAILER BRAKE LAMPS WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMP WIRING WILL MIMIC THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMPS WHEN EITHER CONDITION OCCURS.
- Consequence: A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
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