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.
The worst 2006 Isuzu I-280 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical4
- Lights4
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Electrical4
- Lights4
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls 2
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 09V310000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 06V139000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Brake lamp switch malfunction
On july 28,2009, gm initiated a regional recall campaign on certain model year (my) 2004-2009 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles and my2006-2008 isuzu I-series vehicles.the states and u.s. Territories involved are al, az, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, nv, nm, pr, sc, tx, vi and ut.a total of 185,903 vehicles will be recalled with 92,272 vehicles within the scope of this investigation.in addition, a special coverage/extended warranty program will be initiated forvehicles registered in all other states. Gm determined that brake lamp switch failures are more likely to occur in vehicles in which customers used interior cleaners containing silicon and that reside in hot geographical locations.brake lamp switch contamination failure can cause loss of the brake lamps or the brake lamps to stay on continuously, increasing the risk of rear-end crashes.gm has reported no crashes or injuries due to the failure of the brake lamp switch.odi initially reported one crash incident, but later downgraded the report due to the absence of actual property damage or cost incurred when the vehicle was lightly tapped from behind at low speed.this investigation is closed (see recall campaign 09v0310).
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Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Isuzu I-280 40
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The...
- Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to...
- The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various...
- The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic...
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
- Isuzu service campaign: 2006-2008 i series
- Wipers cycle several times, then park in the middle of the windshield
- Various driveability symptoms due to clogged fuel injectors, MIL dtc's P0171, P0172, P0174, P0300, P1174,...
- Information on 2-3 up-shift or 3-2 downshift clunk noise is heard
- Prndl display reduced visibility for approximately one minute
What 2006 Isuzu I-280 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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.
(1) side wall / tread wear (2) & (3) tire rotation of unworn tires, unworn tires also began to wear after rotation.
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Questions about the 2006 Isuzu I-280
Is the 2006 Isuzu I-280 reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2006 Isuzu I-280, close to a typical I-280 model year.
What is the 2006 Isuzu I-280 year score?
The 2006 Isuzu I-280 scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Isuzu I-280: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Isuzu I-280?
Electrical system, with 4 complaints. Next is lights (4).
How many recalls does the 2006 Isuzu I-280 have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting.
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