IllustrationSPEEDOMETER BASELINE IS NOW 100 MPH. GOES UP FROM THERE BUT NOT BELOW. TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESET IT. *TR
2004 Chevrolet W-SERIES
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
Electrical System complaints
2 reportsMY VEHICLE IS A 2004 ALLEGRO MOTORHOME BY TIFFIN BUILT ON A CHEVY WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHICH HAS A SMALL LCD DISPLAY FOR ODOMETER, OIL PRESSURE, AND MPG READOUTS. THE DISPLAY HAS MOSTLY FAILED AND THE INFORMATION DISPLAYED IS NOT READABLE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY IS MADE BY ACTIA CORP…
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MY VEHICLE IS A 2004 ALLEGRO MOTORHOME BY TIFFIN BUILT ON A CHEVY WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHICH HAS A SMALL LCD DISPLAY FOR ODOMETER, OIL PRESSURE, AND MPG READOUTS. THE DISPLAY HAS MOSTLY FAILED AND THE INFORMATION DISPLAYED IS NOT READABLE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY IS MADE BY ACTIA CORP. AND I HAVE RECEIVED NO HELP FROM THEM OR CHEVY OR TIFFIN CONCERNING THIS FAILURE. WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME? *TR
Official recalls
113V259000 · Electrical System; Equipment
Jun 19, 2013
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Equipment
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.
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
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.
Electrical System
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.
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.