Isuzu Ascender, representative photo
Representative 2008 model. Photo: Elise240SX, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2007 Isuzu Ascender recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
9
Latest campaign
Aug 14, 2015

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system2Jun 13, 2013
Exterior lighting1Aug 14, 2015
Visibility1Jul 2, 2014

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 14, 2015Latest campaign
Aug 14, 201515V519000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk…

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What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Risk
Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
Campaign
NHTSA 15V519000 · Aug 14, 2015
Jul 2, 201414V404000

Visibility: power window devices and controls

A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V404000
What's wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Risk
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. An interim letter was mailed to owners in August 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-955-9007 (SAAB), and 1-800-255-6727 (Isuzu). GM's number for this recall is 14309. NOTE: This recall provides a new remedy for all vehicles covered by recall 13V-248. Vehicles whose modules were modified but not replaced as part of the previous recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign.
Campaign
NHTSA 14V404000 · Jul 2, 2014
Jun 13, 201313V248000

Electrical system

A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V248000
What's wrong
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Risk
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Remedy
Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu owners at 1-800-255-6727, and Saab owners at 1-800-955-9007. GM's campaign number is 12180. This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-406.
Campaign
NHTSA 13V248000 · Jun 13, 2013
Aug 16, 201212V406000

Electrical system

A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 12V406000
What's wrong
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Risk
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Remedy
Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. Isuzu owners will be notified by Isuzu Motors when parts are available. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727. SAAB owners will be notified by SAAB Cars North America when parts are available and for inquiries, owners may call SAAB customer service at 1-800-955-9007.
Campaign
NHTSA 12V406000 · Aug 16, 2012
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component9

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
9Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Fuel system667000
Gasoline556000
Electrical system222000
Exterior lighting111000
Latches/locks/linkages111000
Electronic stability control (ESC)111000
Other111000
Tires111000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Ascender 5, Ascender 7.

Latest reports

  • Exterior lighting

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2007 isuzu ascender. While driving at 30 mph, the headlights and the low beams failed without warning.”

    Filed 07/07/2015 · ODI 10732465
  • Electrical system

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2007 isuzu ascender. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over bumps and railroad tracks, a chime sounded as all the warning lights illuminated.”

    Filed 12/17/2014 · ODI 10664811
  • Fuel system

    “All the lights on board are on...stays on for hours than goes partial off ... Engine lights on zero gas on all the time... Is risk to drive with all board lights on so what should I do? In phoenix, az.”

    Filed 03/10/2014 · ODI 10568196

Other Isuzu Ascender model years

Other Isuzu models

2007 Isuzu Ascender recall questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Isuzu Ascender have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2007 Isuzu Ascender. The most recent, 15V519000 (reported August 14, 2015), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2007 Isuzu Ascender recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (1), visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Isuzu Ascender?

Fuel system is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (67%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 Isuzu Ascender?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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