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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.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
4 reports
63,000 miles · Aug 13, 2014
Engine And Engine CoolingStructure
THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE ARE BROKEN OFF CAUSING EXHAUST LEAKS BOTH SIDE MOTOR. THE CAB OF THIS VEHICLE SITS OVER THE MOTOR SO YOU CAN SMELL RAW EXHAUST INSIDE THE VEHICLE.. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS POSTED ONLINE AND YOUTUBE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAS A SIMILAR TRUCK TO MINE …
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THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO THE ENGINE ARE BROKEN OFF CAUSING EXHAUST LEAKS BOTH SIDE MOTOR. THE CAB OF THIS VEHICLE SITS OVER THE MOTOR SO YOU CAN SMELL RAW EXHAUST INSIDE THE VEHICLE.. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS POSTED ONLINE AND YOUTUBE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAS A SIMILAR TRUCK TO MINE AND HE HAS SAME PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10622124
152,000 miles · Apr 13, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET C3500 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS LEAKING. FUMES EMITTED THROUGHOUT THE CABIN WHEN THE ENGINE WAS IN OPERATION. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PERFORMING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 152,000. UPDATED 05…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET C3500 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS LEAKING. FUMES EMITTED THROUGHOUT THE CABIN WHEN THE ENGINE WAS IN OPERATION. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PERFORMING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 152,000. UPDATED 05/24/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS A CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. UPDATED 05/26/11
NHTSA ODI #10395710
215,900 miles · May 24, 2007
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
VEHICLE WAS TOWING A TRAILER. WHEN THE LEFT REAR SHOCK MOUNT BROKE OFF THE AXLE. THE BRAKE LINE IS BOLTED TO THE SHOCK MOUNT. WHEN THE MOUNT BROKE, IT TOOK OUT THE BRAKE LINE, WATCH RESULTED IN THE LOSE OF BRAKES. AFTER HAVING A WELDER LOOK AT THE BRACKET WE CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE WELDS FROM THE FACTORY WERE TO COLD TO …
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VEHICLE WAS TOWING A TRAILER. WHEN THE LEFT REAR SHOCK MOUNT BROKE OFF THE AXLE. THE BRAKE LINE IS BOLTED TO THE SHOCK MOUNT. WHEN THE MOUNT BROKE, IT TOOK OUT THE BRAKE LINE, WATCH RESULTED IN THE LOSE OF BRAKES. AFTER HAVING A WELDER LOOK AT THE BRACKET WE CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE WELDS FROM THE FACTORY WERE TO COLD TO PENETRATE THE BRACKET OR THE AXLE. WE PUT NEW BRAKE LINE ON AND REMOUNTED THE SHOCK BRACKET TO AXLE. WE REROUTED THE BRAKE LINE SO IT WAS NOT ON THE SHOCK MOUNT.
NHTSA ODI #10191611
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2004
Electrical SystemFuel System, Gasoline
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT FUEL PUMP, COMPUTER SENSOR, AND FUEL LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ,AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RPO IK9, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DURABILITY AND TESTING, THE FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOIDS LACK WATER OR SALT INTRUSION RESISTANCE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO FAILURE OF ONE OR MORE SOLENOIDS. FUEL SWITCHING MANIFOLD SOLENOID FAILURE WILL CAUSE INCORRECT FUEL DELIVERY RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: OVERFLOW FUEL MAY RESULT IN HIGH AMOUNT OF DIESEL FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ADDITIONAL DETECTION CIRCUIT AND ENHANCED WATER RESISTANCE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
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NHTSA investigations
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