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Isuzu Pickup Truck recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints for the Isuzu Pickup Truck, covering model years 1995 to 1997. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (8), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 10 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (1995–1997)
  • most complaints: 1995 (8 for that model year)
  • top component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5 complaints)
  • latest recall 02V281000 (reported Oct 15, 2002)
  • 2 complaints reporting a crash (20.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (10.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Isuzu Pickup Truck complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 8 of 10, or 80.0%. Next come 1996 (1) and 1997 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Isuzu Pickup Truck owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–1997Column chart of 10 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 1995 with 8. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 8 complaints819951996: 1 complaint119961997: 1 complaint11997
Isuzu Pickup Truck complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Isuzu Pickup Truck complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199582000
199610010
199710000
All model years102010

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

Most-reported Isuzu Pickup Truck components

top 7 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often, in 5 complaints (50.0% of all 10), followed by Structure (2) and Suspension (2).

Components named most often in Isuzu Pickup Truck complaints (top 7)
Components named most often in Isuzu Pickup Truck complaints (top 7)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic550.0%
Structure220.0%
Suspension220.0%
Air Bags110.0%
Electrical System110.0%
Seat Belts110.0%
Seats110.0%

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 Pickup Truck recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Pickup Truck, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 1995.

  • 2 recall campaigns
Isuzu Pickup Truck recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 2 campaigns

  1. NHTSA campaign 02V281000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

    Model year 1995

    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.

    Consequence:
    This condition can cause the seat belt tongue to come out of the buckle in the event of a collision or hard braking of the vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury to an occupant of the seat.
    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 on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Isuzu at 1-800-643-4070.

    Filed by Isuzu Motors Limited

  2. NHTSA campaign 97V034001

    Reported

    Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Model year 1995

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

    Consequence:
    This can cause excessive electrical charging of the vehicle's alternator, resulting in engine control malfunction, and/or eventual engine stall.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the voltage regulator with a new regulator.

    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 Pickup Truck questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Isuzu Pickup Truck have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Isuzu Pickup Truck, covering model years 1995 to 1997. The most recent, 02V281000, was reported on October 15, 2002 and is filed under “Seat belts”.

Which Isuzu Pickup Truck model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 8 of the 10 complaints in NHTSA’s file (80.0%). The next are 1996 (1) and 1997 (1). 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 Pickup Truck complaint?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often: 5 complaints, or 50.0% of all 10. Structure (2) and Suspension (2) 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 Pickup Truck?

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 Pickup Truck complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 10 complaints, 2 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 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.

Other Isuzu models

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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.