2006 Isuzu I-280 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2006 Isuzu I-280, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 2006
- 2007
2 safety recalls for the 2006 Isuzu I-280
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
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,…
Remedy: 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…
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Switch (exterior lighting)
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…
Remedy: 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.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Isuzu I-280 have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 89,530 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 22, 2019 · Unknown or other
“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 w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 23, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Isuzu i-280 Extended Cab (i-280 Extended Cab 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–18 / 22–25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Isuzu I-280 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Isuzu I-280 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Isuzu I-280 | 2 | 11 |
| 2007 Isuzu I-280 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2006 Isuzu I-280
How do I know if my 2006 Isuzu I-280 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2006 Isuzu I-280; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Isuzu dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V139000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.