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Isuzu Pickup Truck Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls and 67 owner complaints across 17 model years of the Isuzu Pickup Truck (1979–1997). The most-complained-about year is 1990.

12
safety recalls, all years
67
owner complaints, all years
1981
year with most recalls
1990
year with most complaints

Pick your Isuzu Pickup Truck model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1997 Isuzu Pickup Truck01
1996 Isuzu Pickup Truck01
1995 Isuzu Pickup Truck28
1994 Isuzu Pickup Truck210
1993 Isuzu Pickup Truck06
1992 Isuzu Pickup Truck09
1991 Isuzu Pickup Truck17
1990 Isuzu Pickup Truck110
1989 Isuzu Pickup Truck06
1988 Isuzu Pickup Truck03
1987 Isuzu Pickup Truck02
1986 Isuzu Pickup Truck03
1984 Isuzu Pickup Truck01
1982 Isuzu Pickup Truck30
1981 Isuzu Pickup Truck30
1980 Isuzu Pickup Truck20
1979 Isuzu Pickup Truck10

What Isuzu Pickup Truck owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA. The 1990 model year has the most, with 10.

All Isuzu Pickup Truck recalls (12)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Isuzu Pickup Truck, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 02V281000 Reported 14,449 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle. Owner notification is expected to begin during mid-december 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer…

    Model years: 1994, 1995

  2. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 97V034001 Reported 118,485 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    An integrated circuit within the voltage regulator can contain manufacturing errors.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator with a new regulator.

    Model years: 1995

  3. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 96V170002 Reported 36,075 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    The latch plate used in the seat belt buckle was not manufactured according to design dimensions. If the seat belt tongue is inserted slowly at an angle into the buckle, there is a possibility of partial engagement.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the buckle and, if necessary, replace the buckle assembly with a new buckle.

    Model years: 1994

  4. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 95V103009 Reported 88,424 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

    Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating…

    Model years: 1990, 1991

  5. Fuel injection system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 83V117000 Reported 930,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. This can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. A bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed.

    Model years: 1980

  6. Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 82V061000 Reported 2,070 vehicles potentially affected ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED

    The egr valve assembly may develop cracks at the welded joint between the valve and the valve shaft. Cracks may enlarge with continued use and the valve could separate from the shaft.

    Remedy: Dealer will install a new egr gasket and valve, if necessary.

    Model years: 1982

  7. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 82V038000 Reported 393 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.

    During a piston pin manufacturing process, cracks have occurred in the inner surface of the pin. These cracks could lead to complete breakage of the pin, which in turn could result in engine failure and possible sudden engine seizure.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace piston pins on the involved vehicles at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1982

  8. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 82V016000 Reported 5,200 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    A lock nut which secures the tie rod to the inner ball joint of the steering system may not have been securely fastened on some of the involved vehicles during assembly. If this condition exists and the vehicle is driven along poor roads for an extended period of time, the tie rod could separate from the steering assembly.

    Remedy: Dealer will check the lock nut for adequate tightness, correcting where necessary.

    Model years: 1981

  9. Axle shaft (power train)

    NHTSA 81V135000 Reported 1,770 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The cotter pin, which is used to secure the rear axle shaft lock nut, may have been inadvertently omitted during vehicle assembly. If the cotter pin is missing, the lock nut could loosen during vehicle operation. This could lead to a separation of the brake drum/rear wheel assembly from the axle shaft.

    Remedy: Upon inspection, a cotter pin will be installed if missing and the lock nut will be properly secured without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1982

  10. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 81V132000 Reported 85,695 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.

    The involved pick-up trucks may exhibit vibration or shimmy in the front suspension and steering system under certain driving conditions.

    Remedy: The dealer will install a steering damper at no cost to owner within 36 months from the original date of first vehicle use.

    Model years: 1979

  11. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 81V106000 Reported 4,800 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    The left and right outer tie rod ends of the steering system may have circumferential cracks due to an improper machine set-up in the manufacturing process.

    Remedy: The tie rod ends will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1981

  12. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 81V058000 Reported 133,000 vehicles potentially affected VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    On some vehicles, the pressure could increase inside the fuel tank from high surrounding temperatures when the fuel tank is more than half full.

    Remedy: Dealer will install a restrictor valve into the fuel filler pipe, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1980, 1981

Other Isuzu models

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.