Everything died several times intermittently while driving on the highway then started having problems starting the vehicle. Problem discovered to be a faulty gm ignition switch. Note that the isuzu i290 is basically an identical vehicle to the chevrolet colorado.
The worst 2008 Isuzu I-290 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Isuzu I-290 10
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
- Information on 2-3 up-shift or 3-2 downshift clunk noise is heard
- Pass-thru programming only for 2008 model year
What 2008 Isuzu I-290 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 isuzu I-290. While the contact was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle completely stalled and would not shift into any selected gears. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the clutch was replaced. The failure recurred on four occasions with the replacement of the clutch each time. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and would not provide assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120.
1.) after the vehicle has been setting, unused for a day or two, 2.) vehicle will not start because of a drained battery. 3.) battery is recharged with a standard automotive charger and service is restored. Suspicions are that it may fall under an existing tsb # 08134 - drain battery problem due to cd/mp# radio power drain, which applies to the chevrolet and gmc cousin the isuzu.
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Questions about the 2008 Isuzu I-290
Is the 2008 Isuzu I-290 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2008 Isuzu I-290, fewer than a typical I-290 model year.
What is the 2008 Isuzu I-290 year score?
The 2008 Isuzu I-290 scores 91 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Isuzu I-290: 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 2008 Isuzu I-290?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Isuzu I-290 have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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