No complaints are listed for the 2012 Isuzu N-Series. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ISUZU N-SERIES.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2013-06-19. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater plug and th (excerpt)
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire. (excerpt)
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
108 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 30 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 25 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 13 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 |
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| ENGINE | 11 |
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| STRUCTURE | 11 |
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| SUSPENSION | 7 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 6 |
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11034607
Date: 2026-06-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
INFORMATION BULLETIN: THE INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THIS BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO AID TECHNICIANS IN PROPERLY TESTING THE BATTERIES AND ALTERNATORS IN THE AFFECTED ISUZU VEHICLES. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONFIRM THE BATTERY IS IN GOOD CONDITION PRIOR TO DIAGNOSIS OF THE ALTERNATOR AND CHARGING SYSTEM. NEVE
11030904
Date: 2026-03-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO DESCRIBE DIFFERENT INSTANCES WHERE OIL CONSUMPTION OCCURS AND TO MAKE AVAILABLE A WORKSHEET TO ASSIST THE TECHNICIAN IN DETERMINING IF OIL CONSUMPTION IS EXCESSIVE. OIL USAGE HAS A DIRECT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE AMOUNT OF FUEL USED. THE HARDER AN E
11013601
Date: 2025-01-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
INFORMATION BULLETIN: SOME CUSTOMERS WITH N-SERIES VEHICLES MAY NOTICE AN AUDIBLE CLICKING OR CHATTERING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE MAKING TIGHT TURNS. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL LUBRICANT ADDITIVE NOT HAVING BEEN USED DURING THE LAST SCHEDULED MAINTE
11013600
Date: 2025-01-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
INFORMATION BULLETIN: CLEAN IDLE LABEL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
11012613
Date: 2024-12-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
INFORMATION BULLETIN: THE VACUUM PUMP SERVICE PART FOR AFFECTED VEHICLES LISTED IN THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED AND IS NOW THE SAME VACUUM PUMP THAT IS THE SERVICE PART FOR THE 6.6L GAS ENGINE. THE UPDATED PUMP REQUIRES THE OUTLET VACUUM HOSE TO BE REROUTED FOR PROPER FITMENT. FOLLOW THE SERVIC
11012615
Date: 2024-12-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
INFORMATION BULLETIN: THE INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THIS BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO AID TECHNICIANS IN PROPERLY TESTING THE BATTERIES AND ALTERNATORS IN THE AFFECTED ISUZU VEHICLES. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONFIRM THE BATTERY IS IN GOOD CONDITION PRIOR TO DIAGNOSIS OF THE ALTERNATOR AND CHARGING SYSTEM. NEVE
11011556
Date: 2024-11-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN OUTLINES THE SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION OF FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR JOINT TUBE ANYTIME THE AISIN TRANSMISSION IS REMOVED OR OIL PAN IS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION TO TRANSMISSION.
11011551
Date: 2024-11-12. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN IS TO REMIND DEALERS WHENEVER THE IPC ASSEMBLY IS REPLACED IN AN AFFECTED ISUZU MANUFACTURED VEHICLE, THEY ARE TO AFFIX AN ODOMETER REPLACEMENT STICKER, AS THE ODOMETER IS NOT PROGRAMMABLE. THE STICKER SHOULD BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY WITH THE DATE OF REPLACEMENT ALONG WITH
11007177
Date: 2024-08-14. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
INFORMATION BULLETIN: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL OEM AND REMANUFACTURED ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, FOR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE, TO BE REPLACED UNDER THE ISUZU NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY, GOODWILL, ISUZU PARTS WARRANTY, GOLD STAR USED TRUCK WARRANTY AND/OR ALL EXTENDED POWERTRAIN WARR
11005686
Date: 2024-07-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
INFORMATION BULLETIN _SOME CUSTOMERS WITH N-SERIES VEHICLES MAY NOTICE AN AUDIBLE CLICKING OR CHATTERING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE MAKING TIGHT TURNS. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL LUBRICANT ADDITIVE NOT HAVING BEEN USED DURING THE LAST SCHEDULED MAINTE