How many recalls does the 2001 Isuzu N-Series have?

The 2001 Isuzu N-Series has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2001 Isuzu N-Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2001 Isuzu N-Series?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2001 Isuzu N-Series Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2001 Isuzu N-Series has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,774 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 13V259000 2013-06-19 1,774 affected

Defect

Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater…

Consequence

Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.

Remedy

Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“My 2001 isuzu rodeo has died on me while driving on the interstate not once, but twice. I am fortunate and blessed not to have had an accident when this has happened. I rolled over to the shoulder of the road. Now,the car is inoperable. The next person might not be so fortunate. Why won't the…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2005-12-21

“I have a 2001 rodeo, I worked very hard to get that car I was very proud of it. It had only 66 thousand miles on it. I took good care of it. I had the oil changed every 3 thousand miles. One time after the oil was changed I checked it and the dip stick read no oil so I put a gallon of oil in it…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2005-02-03

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 2001 Isuzu N-Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.