Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2006 Isuzu I-280, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Exterior lighting4
- Electrical system4
- Unknown or other2
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Tires1
- Suspension1
- Air bags1
- Seat belts1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Recalls
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Isuzu told its dealers about the 2006 Isuzu I-280: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10237146 | This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. |
| 10218932 | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form |
| 10218927 | Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. |
| 10217004 | The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely for information tracking purposes and future contact reference. |
| 10217001 | The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find equivalent of similar products (when available) from Loctite and Permatex. |
| 10177599 | These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected. |
| 10177598 | These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but parts on vehicles are not effected. |
| 10041246 | ISUZU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. 2006-2008 I SERIES. LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS OR CONTINUOUS ILLUMINATION. THERE COULD BE CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *RM |
| 10025184 | WIPERS CYCLE SEVERAL TIMES, THEN PARK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. *NJ |
| 10022634 | INFORMATION ON 2-3 UP-SHIFT OR 3-2 DOWNSHIFT CLUNK NOISE IS HEARD. *KB |
| 10021659 | SAFETY BELT LOCKING CONDITIONS. *KB |
| 10021585 | PRNDL DISPLAY REDUCED VISIBILITY FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE. *KB |
| 10021356 | VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS, MIL DTC'S P0171, P0172, P0174, P0300, P1174, AND P1175. *KB UPDATED 08-03-07. *KB |
| 10021354 | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0894, HARSH 1-2 SHIFT WITH 4L60-E AUTO TRANSMISSION. *KB |
| 10021196 | REDUCED ENGINE POWER MIL ILLUMINATED. *KB |
| 10021012 | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0757 SET, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, POOR PERFORMANCE OF TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *KB |
| 10021008 | DISTORTION IN OUTER SURFACE OF VEHICLE GLASS. *KB |
| 10021007 | PASSENGER OCCUPANT SENSING SYSTEM CONCERNS WITH CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY, ACCESORY SEAT HEATERS OR OTHER COMFORT ENHANCING DEVICES. *KB |
| 10021006 | TIRE CHARACTERISTICS OF ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES. *KB |
| 10020537 | 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM OIL PUMP OR BELL HOUSING AREA. *KB |
| 10020344 | REVISED PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE REPLACEMENT (SERVICE MANUAL REVISION). *TT |
| 10020343 | INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK CONTROL FUNCTION. *TT |
| 10020162 | INFO ON CLOSE-COUPLED CONVERTER, ENGINE BREAKDOWN OR NON-FUNCTION DUE TO SEVERE OVERHEAT OR LACK OF OIL CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. *TT |
| 10019792 | DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DTC P0756. *TT |
| 10019775 | AVAILABILITY OF PICKUP BOX REINFORCEMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE AFTERMARKET ACCESSORY TOOL BOX INSTALLATION. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation