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2008 Isuzu NPR Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 Isuzu NPR has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Isuzu dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Isuzu NPR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2008 Isuzu NPR owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Isuzu NPR, describing incidents dated June 9, 2008 to February 16, 2011.

Most-cited components

Power Train 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10451735 · Filed March 15, 2012
TRUCK LOST POWER SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. AS THE GAS PEDAL APPLIED, THE TRUCK STALLED AND KICKED BACK TO THE LOW RPM. VEHICLE NOW CAN ONLY DRIVE AT 20MPH MAX SPEED. LOCAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP RETRIEVED THE HARD CODE TO BE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR PROBLEM. CALL THE ISUZU NPR DEALERSHIP FOR PARTS, BUT…
ODI #10410695 · Filed July 6, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ISUZU NPR . WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO DECELERATE. AFTER SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE NORMALLY. THE…

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Throttle may Stick in the Open Position

NHTSA #17V324000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Accelerator Pedal · NHTSA notice

Reported May 17, 2017 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 14,807 vehicles

Repair completion: 35.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 23, 2017 · Vehicles built June 20, 2007 – April 21, 2009 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2012-2013 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles and 2008-2009 GMC W3500 and GMC W4500 vehicles. The affected vehicles, equipped with a gasoline-powered engine, have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to remain in the full throttle position.

Safety consequence

A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the stopper bolt with a flanged plate, to prevent lateral movement of the throttle, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Tank may Corrode and Leak

NHTSA #15V704000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported October 26, 2015 · Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America

Potentially affected: 13,671 vehicles

Repair completion: 28.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 8, 2016 · Vehicles built March 16, 2005 – August 13, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Isuzu NPR and NPR-HD and Chevrolet W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured March 16, 2005, to August 13, 2008 and 2006-2008 GMC W3500 and W4500 trucks manufactured July 18, 2005, to August 13, 2008. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may corrode and leak fuel.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Isuzu issued an interim notification to owners on December 18, 2015. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

PROPELLER SHAFT

NHTSA #09V042000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice

Reported February 4, 2009 · ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA

Potentially affected: 2,836 vehicles

Owners notified March 5, 2009 · Vehicles built February 1, 2008 – March 31, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

IZUSU IS RECALLING 2,836 MY 2008-2009 NPR/NQR AND NRR, GMC W3500, 4500 AND 5500, CHEVROLET W3500, 4500 AND 5500 TRUCKS. THE PROPELLER SHAFT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT HIGH FREQUENCY HEAT TREATMENT. AS A RESULT, THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT MAY NOT MAINTAIN ITS DURABILITY THROUGH THE EXPECTED VEHICLE USEFUL LIFE.

Safety consequence

THE PROPELLER SHAFT COULD BREAK OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVING, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AND COASTING TO A STOP, OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROPELLER SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-866-441-9638.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 Isuzu NPR. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Isuzu NPR.

Power Train; Electrical System

ODI #10451735

Incident: February 16, 2011 · Filed: March 15, 2012

TRUCK LOST POWER SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. AS THE GAS PEDAL APPLIED, THE TRUCK STALLED AND KICKED BACK TO THE LOW RPM. VEHICLE NOW CAN ONLY DRIVE AT 20MPH MAX SPEED. LOCAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP RETRIEVED THE HARD CODE TO BE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR PROBLEM. CALL THE ISUZU NPR DEALERSHIP FOR PARTS, BUT NONE IS AVAILABLE ON NATIONWIDE. GO TO THE LOCAL AUTOPART STORE, BUT NOTHING IS AVAILABLE. ON 03/12/12 ASK THE LOCAL AUTOPART STORE CALL DIRECTLY TO THE OEM GAS PEDAL, NONE IS AVAILABLE. CALL THE ISUZU NPR DEALERSHIP AGAIN, BUT THEY CAN'T HELP. THIS TRUCK HAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP! *TR

Power Train

ODI #10410695

Incident: June 9, 2008 · Filed: July 6, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ISUZU NPR . WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO DECELERATE. AFTER SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS YET THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THERE WERE REPAIRS PERFORMED TO THE VEHICLE BUT THE CONTACT WAS NOT CERTAIN OF WHAT REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200.

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