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Isuzu I-290 Engine problems by year

8 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Isuzu I-290's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest I-290 engine complaints

2007 Isuzu I-290SteeringTransmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

The first time this incident occurred I slowed down to approximately 5 miles an hour, as the vehicle in front of me was turning and my vehicle shut off. I have contacted a general motors dealership and they stated that they are aware of issues where the chevy colorado's and gmc canyon's have timing issues to the point of having a special tool manufactured just for these repairs. However, a safety recall has not been issued. Every time I drive this vehicle it shuts off when slowing down to approximately 5 miles per...

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hour or to a complete stop. My isuzu truck is a general motors product and is the same truck as a chevy colorado and gmc canyon. This is a huge safety concern as the vehicle shuts off involuntarily and general motors is aware of it, to the point where they manufacture their own tool. *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Power train · EngineNHTSA 10694151
2007 Isuzu I-290Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 isuzu i-290. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Thee contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer or notified the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 56,780.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10620814
2008 Isuzu I-290SteeringElectrical systemEngine & cooling

Everything died several times intermittently while driving on the highway then started having problems starting the vehicle. Problem discovered to be a faulty gm ignition switch. Note that the isuzu i290 is basically an identical vehicle to the chevrolet colorado. *Tr

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10607382
2007 Isuzu I-290Electrical systemEngine & cooling

The passlockii system locks out the ignition so it won't start. This was intermittent at first but has become a daily occurrence. The dealer could not duplicate it when we took it to them. This system is faulty and the manufacturer knew it when they made the vehicle because they put a note in the owners manual to let the vehicle sit for 10-15 minutes and try restarting the vehicle. This has gotten ridiculous. The isuzu assistance line basically told us tough [[redacted]]. If we didn't like it then go to the dealer...

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and pay to fix it. It is a faulty system and we cannot afford thousands of dollars to install a replacement system which will do the same thing over time. I have researched this extensively on the internet and this is a common occurrence on gm vehicles with their passlock ii system. And now the drivers side airbag light is on indicating the airbag doesn't work. Again the isuzu helpline said basically tough [[redacted]] because we were no longer under warranty. This truck did not start on january 21st of this year when I suffered a heart attack and my wife tried to drive me to the hospital. I spent 5 weeks in the hospital and underwent bypass surgery. She had several times she called me in tears because she could not come to visit because the truck would not start. And now with the whole airbag thing it is unsafe to drive period. I have been out of work since jan 21, 2014 and we barely have money to pay rent and get food. We do not have money to take it to a dealership and pay them to not be able to duplicate the problem or replace a faulty factory system. There are tens of thousands of complaints all over the internet and gm should have to fix this problem. Again they knew of the issue to begin with and just kept selling the crap knowingly defrauding consumers. *Tr information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10567785
2007 Isuzu I-290Engine & cooling

I purchased my isuzu i-290 in 2007. When I purchased, months later I refueled my car and it would crank but not turn over. It eventually started. As the years progresses since then the occurs happen more often . It first started out as a one every 5 months occurrence to a twice a week regimen. Or when ever I get gas, the card does not want to start. I can begin to crank it but it doesn't turn over. I have replaced my crank sensor, catalytic converter/exhaust manifold, the problem persist. I have tried searches for others on google with intermittent starting issues like mine, and there are many that are posted. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10486239
2007 Isuzu I-290Engine & coolingFuel systemTransmission & drivetrain

I took my 2007 isuzu i-290 truck into dealer back in dec. Of 2010 because the reduce power light came on and was only able to drive about 15 miles/hr. While driving or idling the engine would just kill. Still under warranty with approx 68,000 miles, I took it into the dealer for repairs, all they did was change the camshaft actuator. 5 Months later, I started experiencing the same issues. Diagnostic readings came back that sensors needed changing. I replaced both sensors but it did not resolve the problem and...

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eventually the engine killed and would not restart. I returned to the dealership in late aug./Early sept. 2011 And was told that there were shavings in the engine and would need to be replaced, at my expense. I tried calling the isuzu motors owners relations line and after being on hold for what seemed like forever, all they would do is refer me to a dealer in my area. Also, I filed a claim with the auto bbb who rejected my claim because of the mileage. Which is confusing because the power train warranty was still active when I went in oct. Of 2010. The vehicle was only 3yrs old. I had a new engine put in and just picked up the truck on saturday april 28, 2012. On april 30th, while driving, the check engine light started blinking and the power reduced to 15 miles again and then the truck stalled. The next day the dealer called and said that they are getting at least 15 different diagnostic codes but they all seem to point to the camshaft cranks. Same problem, new engine!!!! *Js

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Power trainNHTSA 10457168
2007 Isuzu I-290Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 isuzu i-290 l-series. The contact stated that the vehicle activated in reduced power mode without warning. The vehicle independently decelerated to 30 mph and became hesitant to acceleration attempts. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer reprogrammed the ecm but to no avail. The contact then took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic also reprogrammed the ecm. Again, the reprogramming did not remedy the issue. The contact believed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. There were no further repairs. The failure mileage was 39,552.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10417030
2007 Isuzu I-290Engine & cooling

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 isuzu i-290. The contact stated that the vehicle idled excessively 'rough' and at times, would stall when parked or sitting at a traffic light. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for a diagnostic test but the dealer could not locate a problem. The failure mileage was approximately 300. The current mileage was 45,341.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10325405

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