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Isuzu i-290 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 14 owner complaints for the Isuzu i-290, covering model years 2007 to 2008. The 2007 model year drew the most complaints (11), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 14 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2007–2008)
  • most complaints: 2007 (11 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (7 complaints)
  • latest recall 09V310000 (reported Jul 29, 2009)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Isuzu i-290 complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2007 model year has the most complaints: 11 of 14, or 78.6%. Next come 2008 (3).

Isuzu i-290 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Isuzu i-290 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2007110000
200830000
All model years140000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Isuzu i-290 components

top 9 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 7 complaints (50.0% of all 14), followed by Engine (4) and Engine and Engine Cooling (4).

Components named most often in Isuzu i-290 complaints (top 9)
Components named most often in Isuzu i-290 complaints (top 9)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System750.0%
Engine428.6%
Engine and Engine Cooling428.6%
Power Train321.4%
Steering214.3%
Equipment17.1%
Fuel System, Gasoline17.1%
Fuel/Propulsion System17.1%
Structure17.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Isuzu i-290 recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name i-290, newest first. The only campaign, 09V310000, covers model years 2007 and 2008.

  • 1 recall campaign
Isuzu i-290 recall campaigns covering each model year
2007: 1 campaign2008: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 09V310000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

    Model years 2007–2008

    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, South Carolina, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Utah. Some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.

    Consequence:
    This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. Both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.
    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 other states will be implemented in the same time frame. In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Isuzu i-290 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Isuzu i-290 have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Isuzu i-290, covering model years 2007 to 2008. The campaign, 09V310000, was reported on July 29, 2009 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”. The 2007 and 2008 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Isuzu i-290 model year has the most complaints?

The 2007 model year, with 11 of the 14 complaints in NHTSA’s file (78.6%). The next is 2008 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Isuzu i-290 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 7 complaints, or 50.0% of all 14. Engine (4) and Engine and Engine Cooling (4) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Isuzu i-290?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Isuzu dealer.

How many Isuzu i-290 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 14 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.