2006 Isuzu I-280 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other I-280 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Isuzu I-280. That is the most of any I-280 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 49,600 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Isuzu I-280 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 36% | 49,600 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 36% | 181,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 18% | 114,300 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 9% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | 12,040 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Isuzu I-280 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake lamp switch malfunction (RQ09001) — opened Feb 25, 2009, closed Jul 30, 2009, led to recall 09V310000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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. *tr
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…
Other Isuzu I-280 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 I-280 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Isuzu I-280?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Isuzu I-280?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Isuzu I-280 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other I-280 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.