The 2006 Isuzu Npr has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 33,522 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING10V6360002010-12-152,992 affected
Defect
ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500, AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, AND W5500 VEHICLES. THE OIL PIPE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING THE VEHICLE PRODUCTION PROCESS. IF NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AFTER PROLONGED VEHICLE OPERATION,…
Consequence
IF THE ENGINE SEIZES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SUDDEN DECELERATION LEADING TO AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PACKING SEALS WITH NEW ONES AND THE BOLT WILL BE TIGHTENED WITH A SPECIFIED TORQUE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
ISUZU IS RECALLING 16,859 MY 2006-2007 ISUZU NPR, NQR, NRR, GMC W3500, W4500, W5500 AND CHEVROLET W3500, W4500, W5500 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. DIESEL FUEL MAY SEEP OR LEAK FROM THE FUEL PIPE AT THE UPPER OR LOWER FUEL PORT ON THE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY PUMP.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF NO SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE FUEL PIPE FITTINGS WILL BE TIGHTENED. IF SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE FUEL SUPPLY PUMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463,…
Complaints by component
STEERING
4
SUSPENSION
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
TIRES
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints16
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu npr. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a fuel leak. Upon inspection, the contact noticed extreme corrosion underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact associated his failure with nhtsa…”
“While driving at highway speed, if you hit a pothole or seam in a certain way it sets in motion what we call the "death wobble" -- an uncontrollable, violent shaking of the front end that can only be stopped by slowing down dramatically (usually below 30 mph). It feels like some sort of mechanical…”
“While driving at highway speed, if you hit a pothole or seam in a certain way it sets in motion what we call the "death wobble" -- an uncontrollable, violent shaking of the front end that can only be stopped by slowing down dramatically (usually below 30 mph). It feels like some sort of mechanical…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu npr. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a fuel leak. Upon inspection, the contact noticed corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and referred the contact to isuzu. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact inquired about…”
“Driving vehicle over 50-55 mph vehicle randomly starts to violently shake (front end) until it is slowed to approximately 25-30 mph. Usually triggered by potholes or road joints.”
“Driving vehicle over 50-55 mph vehicle randomly starts to violently shake (front end) until it is slowed to approximately 25-30 mph. Usually triggered by potholes or road joints.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu npr. While driving approximately 35 mph, the head lamps failed and the faint high beam warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 isuzu npr. The contact stated that the frame rail was rusted. The contact pressure washed and primed the frame. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake line went over the frame rail on the front passenger side tire and caused the brake pedal to travel to the floor.…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Isuzu Npr as of
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