Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2008 Isuzu NPR, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train2
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2008 Isuzu NPR failed the safety check 1.15% of the time — 54% less often than the average 2008 passenger car (2.48%). Median odometer at inspection: 111,656 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2008 Isuzu NPR.
| 2015503 23 Oct 2015 | Fuel System Certain vehicles with gasoline powered engines may be equipped with a fuel tank that could prematurely corrode and leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignit… |
| 2009026 28 Jan 2009 | Other On certain trucks, the propeller shaft may not have received adequate heat treatment during the manufacturing process. As a result, the shaft may break and fal… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2012-2013 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles and 2008-2009 GMC W3500 and GMC W4500 vehicles. The affected vehicles, equipped with a gasoline-powered engine, have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to remain in the full throttle position.
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD and Chevrolet W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured March 16, 2005, to August 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 GMC W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured July 18, 2005, to August 13, 2008. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may corrode and leak fuel.
IZUSU IS RECALLING 2,836 MY 2008-2009 NPR/NQR AND NRR, GMC W3500, 4500 AND 5500, CHEVROLET W3500, 4500 AND 5500 TRUCKS. THE PROPELLER SHAFT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT HIGH FREQUENCY HEAT TREATMENT. AS A RESULT, THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY NOT MAINTAIN ITS DURABILITY THROUGH THE EXPECTED VEHICLE USEFUL LIFE.
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 2008 Isuzu NPR: 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. |
| 10188518 | Understanding drive belt noise. |
| 10056373 | ISUZU: INFORMATION REGARDING CORROSION INHIBITOR IMPROVEMENT THAT CHANGES COLOR OF COOLANT TO A DARK COLOR AND IS ADDED AT PORT TO BOTH RADIATOR AND SURGE TANK. *PE |
| 10050139 | ISUZU: DUE TO INSECT NESTING AND/OR DEBRIS LEFT BY FLOODING, FLUID IS LEAKING AT TOP OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK TUBE, AND A NEW BREATHER HOSE VENT WAS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THIS CONDITION. MODELS 2007-2012 N SERIES, 2007-2010 W SERIES. *PE |
| 10046799 | ISUZU (CHEVROLET/GMC): TRUCKS WITH DIESEL ENGINE WOULD HAVE IDLE VIBRATION, TROUBLE STARTING, ENGINE NOT REVVING UP, AND A LACK OF POWER DUE TO POSSIBLE OPERATION CONDITION OF SUCTION CONTROL VALVE (SCV)/FUEL RAIL PRESSURE (FRP) REGULATOR BEING INTERMITTENT. MODELS 2004-2010 CHEVROLET/GMC C, T, W SERIES AND ISUZU F, H, N SERIES. *PE |
| 10039084 | GM/IZUZU: ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDING TAIL LIGHT OR FUEL GUAGE MALFUNCTION. THE ABS/TRANSMISSION/MALFUNCTION LIGHTS MAY BE ON. WATER INTRUSION IN WIRING HARNESSES MAY BE CAUSING THE PROBLEM. *RM |
| 10037007 | IZUZU: 2011 IZUZU N-SERIES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION SYSTEM THAT REDUCES NITROGEN OXIDE EMISSIONS FROM A DIESEL ENGINE. *RM |
| 10033309 | ISUZU/GMC/CHEVROLET: OIL RELATED MISDIAGNOSIS-ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK CALIBRATION INCORRECT. MODELS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL PARTICULATE FILLER (DPF) AND WHOLESALED BEFORE 12/03/09, WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK CALIBRATION. THE INCORRECT CALIBRATION CAUSES AN OVERFILLED CONDITION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.5QTS WHEN AT THE FULL MARK. *PE |
| 10032489 | ISUZU (GMC/CHEVROLET): CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE, NO MIL - UP FITTER INSTALLED LED LIGHTS. SOME UP-FITTER APPLICATIONS, WHICH INCLUDE THE USE OF LED BRAKE LIGHTS, MAY CAUSE THE FACTORY CRUISE CONTROL TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CONDITION IS CREATED WHEN THE FACTORY FILAMENT STYLE BRAKE LAMP BULBS IS REPLACED WITH LED TYPE BULBS. *PE |
| 10032488 | ISUZU (CHEVROLET/GMC): THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS, WILL NOT SHIFT, OR MAY OVERHEAT. TECHNICIANS MAY FIND DTCS P0894 OR P0218 STORED EITHER CURRENT OR IN HISTORY. THESE CONDITIONS MAY BE CAUSED BY FRICTION MATERIAL DEBONDING FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH. HARSH OR DELAYED SHIFTS, NO DRIVE, NO REVERSE, SLIPS AND THE SES/MIL MAY BE ILLUMINATED. *PE UPDATED 9/15/10. *PE |
| 10030789 | ISUZU/CHEVROLET/GMC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE FOLLOWING TABLE CONTAINS MANY POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS. HARD START/NO START; ROUGH, MISFIRE, UNSTABLE OR INCORRECT IDLE; SURGES, LACK OF POWER, HESITATION, LAG OR STUMBLE. WHILE SOME OF THESE SYMPTOMS MAY LEAD TO COMPONENT REPLACEMENT, THE REPLACEMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A COMPLETED REPAIR. THESE TYPES OF SYMPTOMS HAVE A HIGH PROBABILITY FOR A REPEAT REPAIR SINCE THE TRUE SOURCE OF THE FAILURE IS TYPICALLY FUEL CONTAMINATION. *PE UPDATED 3/23/12. *PE |
| 10028804 | CHEVROLET\GMC\ISUZU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOOSE OR UNSECURED CAB STAY JOINT PIN. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE |
| 10019884 | USAGE OF E85 FUELS IN GM VEHICLES. 1997 - 2008 ALL GM CARS AND TRUCKS. 1997 - 2008 ALL SATURN VEHICLES. *TT UPDATED. *KB UPDATED ON 10/22/07. *NJ |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)