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1995 Isuzu Pickup TruckProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1995 Isuzu Pickup Truck, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints82 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 28, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Isuzu Pickup Truck has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic42
Structure20
Suspension20
Air bags11
Electrical system10
Seat belts11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1995 Isuzu Pickup Truck recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 02V-281 · Oct 15, 2002 · 14,449 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 97V-034 · Mar 7, 1997 · 118,485 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL CHARGING OF THE VEHICLE'S ALTERNATOR, RESULTING IN ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION, AND/OR EVENTUAL ENGINE STALL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Isuzu.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other Pickup Truck year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pickup Truck median. How we score

'79'80'81'82'84'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Isuzu Pickup Truck, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURESRQ02009 · closed Dec 17, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-125
  2. BRUSH/GRILLE GUARD CAMPAIGNSQ96009 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Pickup Truck owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED WITH BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELING TO THE FLOOR, ANDTHERE WAS NO BRAKING ABILITY, RESULTING IN A CRASH. PRIOR PROBLESM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM, BUT DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 849685 · Oct 1, 1999
WAS TRAVELING 45MPH & STARTED TO APPLY ABS BRAKES TO SLOWDOWN. WAS PRESSING ON ABS BRAKES HARD, BUT VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS AT DEAD STOP IN FRONT. VEHICLE WAS HIT. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. SEAT BELT RESTRAINED, BUT NOT ENOUGH. *AK
Complaint 847441 · Sep 10, 1999
APPLIED ABS BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE, BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. BRAKES WOULD THEN RELEASE & THEN SUDDENLY GRAB. HAPPENED 3 TIMES. MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM, BUT SAID PADS & SEALS WERE WORN. TIGHTENED BRAKES TO GRIP STRONGER, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
Complaint 822646 · Apr 21, 1998

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