2006 Isuzu ASCENDER: complaints, problems and recalls

POWER CONTROLS ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, CONTROLLING MIRRORS, SEATS, LOCKS, WINDOWS, HAVE DEFECTED TWICE SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE TWO YEARS AGO, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF POWER MODULE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10217640 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU ASCENDER. WHENEVER THE CONTACT APPROACHES A STOP SIGN OR A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF COMPLETELY AND WILL NOT RESTART OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO A DEALER APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES. THE DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT BULB HAS FAILED THREE TIMES AND THE RADIO LIGHTS NO LONGER ILLUMINATE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,512 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60.

Owner-reported narrative. 60 miles reported. Look up ODI 10217795 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE WIRING HARNESS WAS BURNED UP AND REPLACED. THE WIRES BEGAN MELTING IN THE AIR CONDITIONER AND RESISTOR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST BETWEEN $700-800. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,956.

Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10267118 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ISUZU ASCENDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED EMPTY ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR $800. THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND THERE ARE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 43,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10294489 at NHTSA ↗

MAY 2009 ISUZI ASCENDER I TOOK TO THE DEALER THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUSE PANEL LOCATED UNDER THE BACK SEAT FOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES. PRIOR TO THAT I HAD A BEARING IN THE ENGINE GO OUT 2008. NOW AS OF FEB 2010 MY FUEL LEVEL SENSOR HAS NOW GONE OUT. THIS IS SEVERAL ISSUES WITH A VEHICLE I PURCHASED NEW 8-2006 AND HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH IT.

Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10322654 at NHTSA ↗

HAVE A 2006 ISUZU ASCENDER IN WHICH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LINES THAT LEAD FROM TRANSMISISON TO TRANSMISSION COOLER HAVE CORRODED. PARTS REPLACED AT ISUZU DEALERSHIP AT FULL COST TO CUSTOMER. LINES WERE LEAKING WHERE CORROSSION HAD EATEN THROUGH LINES.

Owner-reported narrative. 51,594 miles reported. Look up ODI 10323545 at NHTSA ↗

TRAVELING APPROX: 45 MPH. TRACTION CONTROL KICKS ON CAUSING CAR TO VEER TO LEFT INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. TRACTION CONTROL WILL ENGAGE IN PARKING LOTS OR AT LOW SPEEDS WITH OUT WHEEL SPIN. IT WILL ENGAGE BRAKES AND AT TIMES NOT RELEASE UNTIL CAR IS TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 53,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10327993 at NHTSA ↗

FAULTY FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT, THE FUEL GAUGE READ BETWEEN AN 1/8 AND 1/4 TANK. THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. AFTER FILLING THE TANK BACK UP THE GAUGE WOULD BE VERY SPORADIC AND NOW DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. THIS SEEMS TO BE A LARGE PROBLEM WITH GM FUELS LEVELS SENDING UNITS. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10376974 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2005-10-05 (October 5, 2005)

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.

Reported: 2005-12-07 (December 7, 2005)

CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.

Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

Reported: 2012-08-16 (August 16, 2012)

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

Consequence: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

Remedy: Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. Isuzu owners will be notified by Isuzu Motors when parts are available. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727. SAAB owners will be notified by SAAB Cars North America when parts are available and for inquiries, owners may call SAAB customer service at 1-800-955-9007.

Reported: 2013-06-13 (June 13, 2013)

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

Consequence: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

Remedy: Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu owners at 1-800-255-6727, and Saab owners at 1-800-955-9007. GM's campaign number is 12180. This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-406.

Reported: 2014-07-02 (July 2, 2014)

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

Consequence: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. An interim letter was mailed to owners in August 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-955-9007 (SAAB), and 1-800-255-6727 (Isuzu). GM's number for this recall is 14309. NOTE: This recall provides a new remedy for all vehicles covered by recall 13V-248. Vehicles whose modules were modified but not replaced as part of the previous recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign.

Reported: 2015-08-14 (August 14, 2015)

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

Consequence: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.