2006 Isuzu I-280 recalls and problems

The 2006 Isuzu I-280 has 2 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Isuzu dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
11
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Isuzu I-280 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Isuzu I-280 recalls

Recall 09V-310: Exterior Lighting

Reported Jul 29, 2009 · 185,903 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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.

Recall 06V-139: Exterior Lighting

Reported Apr 27, 2006 · 404,733 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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.

2006 Isuzu I-280 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting4
Electrical System4
Unknown or Other2
Suspension1
Tires1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Seat Belts1
Air Bags1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Most reported parts

  • Suspension › Front — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Isuzu I-280 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · at 181,000 miles · reported Jan 22, 2019
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.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 100,000 miles · reported Aug 23, 2017
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…
Exterior Lighting · at 196,000 miles · reported Feb 16, 2017
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.
Electrical System · reported Mar 11, 2015
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.
Electrical System · at 50,000 miles · reported Mar 8, 2013
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.

Other Isuzu I-280 years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Isuzu I-280 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Isuzu I-280: 09V-310 (exterior lighting), 06V-139 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Isuzu I-280?

Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (4 reports), followed by electrical system (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,000 miles.

Are Isuzu recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Isuzu dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.