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2007 Isuzu Ascender Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 Isuzu Ascender has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,085,607 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 15V519000 2015-08-14 429,170 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

VISIBILITY 14V404000 2014-07-02 184,611 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.…

VISIBILITY 13V248000 2013-06-13 193,652 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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…

VISIBILITY 12V406000 2012-08-16 278,174 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

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…

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints13

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2007 isuzu ascender. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the driver’s side window unexpectedly rolled down. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon entering the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormally strong smoky odor inside the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-02-26

“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 isuzu ascender. While driving at 30 mph, the headlights and the low beams failed without warning. After five minutes, the vehicle resumed normal operation; however, the low beam light failure recurred. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2015-07-04

“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. The contact also stated that the drivers side latch failed and was unable to open the door electronically. The…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-09-02

“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. The contact also stated that the drivers side latch failed and was unable to open the door electronically. The…”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · reported 2014-09-02

“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. Where we live there is no isuzu dealer... *tr”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2013-04-01

“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. Where we live there is no isuzu dealer... *tr”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2013-04-01

“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. Where we live there is no isuzu dealer... *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2013-04-01

“I own a 2007 isuzu ascender I have right at 42,000 miles on it I filled the tank yesterday and had 3/4 a tank remaining last night this morning on my way to work I had driven a less than a mile from my home and the gas gauge started going down and within a mile from home my gas light was on and my…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2011-06-17

Defect investigations

Investigation EA12004 Opened 2012-06-11 · closed 2013-06-21

Driver's Master Power Window Switch

On August 15, 2012 General Motors (GM) announced a regional recall action (12V-406) involving model year (MY) 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender and MY2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the salt belt states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois,…

Investigation EA12004 Opened 2012-06-11 · closed 2013-06-21

Driver's Master Power Window Switch

On August 15, 2012 General Motors (GM) announced a regional recall action (12V-406) involving model year (MY) 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender and MY2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the salt belt states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois,…

Investigation EA12004 Opened 2012-06-11 · closed 2013-06-21

Driver's Master Power Window Switch

On August 15, 2012 General Motors (GM) announced a regional recall action (12V-406) involving model year (MY) 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender and MY2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the salt belt states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois,…

Investigation EA12004 Opened 2012-06-11 · closed 2013-06-21

Driver's Master Power Window Switch

On August 15, 2012 General Motors (GM) announced a regional recall action (12V-406) involving model year (MY) 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender and MY2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the salt belt states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois,…

Investigation RQ17002 Opened 2017-04-24 · closed 2021-03-29

Loss of Headlights

The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Isuzu Ascender as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.