2005 Isuzu Ascender service bulletins & manufacturer communications
131 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Isuzu Ascender. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 131
- This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program"). The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component cov…IB13-R-001G · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 8, 2023
- Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly…WB13-X-001B · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 30, 2022
- Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly…WB13-X-001A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 2, 2022
- The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out o…IB09-X-004C · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 20, 2022
- The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins. If a Threebond product is unavailabl…IB09-X-002B · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 20, 2022
- This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.22NA009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 11, 2022
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The…PIT5074L · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 3, 2019
- This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or …PIC5260C · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 23, 2019
- This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice …PIP5540D · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 19, 2019
- This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/o…PIP5628 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 18, 2019
- This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice …PIP5540B · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 6, 2018
- This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultras…PIP4925B · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 3, 2018
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates. Technician will need to press the OnS…PIC6107A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 21, 2018
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure…PIT5399A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 23, 2018
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Techn…PIC3100F · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 7, 2017
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some …PIT3099P · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 2, 2017
- This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on engine surfaces.00-06-01-012G · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 17, 2017
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an onstar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the i…PIC5491J · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 14, 2016
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a malfunction indicator lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended c…PIP5029G · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 9, 2016
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Techn…PIC5953A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 23, 2016
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rock…PIP5226A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 11, 2016
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premat…PIP5232B · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 30, 2015
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose …PIP5338 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 14, 2015
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure…PIT5399 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 20, 2015
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or …PIC4310L · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 17, 2015
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States th…PIT5264C · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 13, 2015
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibr…PIT3271G · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jan 15, 2015
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls…PIC3278F · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 14, 2015
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or …PIC4310K · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 14, 2015
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls…PIC3278F · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 14, 2015
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States th…PIT5264A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 17, 2014
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premat…PIP5232 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 10, 2014
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rock…PIP5226 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 24, 2014
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some …PIT3099M · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Aug 8, 2014
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technicia…PIC5959B · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 31, 2014
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or …PIC4310J · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 30, 2014
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause…PIP5163A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 17, 2014
- This preliminary bulletin provides procedures on how to reset or refresh the XM radio receiver is the customers states that they only get a few channels.PIC5088E · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 16, 2014
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may not receiving all channels on the XM band. Technician will need to use a s…PIC5088E · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 16, 2014
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehi…PIC5588B · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 16, 2014
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.05-06-04-035D · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 9, 2014
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Techn…PIC5953 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 22, 2014
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause…PIP5163 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2013
- Isuzu: fuel lever sensor special policy adjustment. Contacts may wear prematurely. This may cause the gauge to read empty even after filling the fuel tank. Malfunction indicator li…SB-13-04-S004 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jul 1, 2013
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. Technician will find that the OnStar led…PIC3718E · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 13, 2012
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the …PIT3173C · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 12, 2012
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or …PIC4310H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 28, 2012
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operati…PIT4907A · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Nov 9, 2012
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th…PIC4935D · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2012
- Intermittent no crank, no start, or delayed crank. *nj379 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 2, 2008
- Abs, red brake, svc and 4wd light on, hvac blower inoperative. *nj191 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2007
- Dtc c0327 with or without additional dtc's setting. With 4wd. *nj96 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2007
- Abs light on, dtc c0040 stored. *nj0704004 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Dec 1, 2007
- Erratic speedometer operation or speedometer needle shakes above 60 mph. *nj0704003 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2007
- Rear liftgate glass may not lock when using remote keyless entry (rke) key fob transmitter/door lock switch, liftgate hatch or liftgate glass may lock/unlock when rear liftgate gla…0711015 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Sep 1, 2007
- Center high-mount stop lamp (chmsl) applique loose. *nj0511001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2007
- Information on new in-vehicle service procedure for removal/installation of ll8 cylinder head. *nj0701002 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2007
- Service 4wd light illuminated, dtc c0374 set. *nj0605001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2007
- Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and / or loss of communication with brake module. *kb0709002 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Jul 1, 2007
- Information on 2-3 up-shift or 3-2 downshift clunk noise is heard. *kb0705004 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2007
- Various driveability symptoms due to clogged fuel injectors, mil dtc's p0171, p0172, p0174, p0300, p1174, and p1175. *kb updated 08-03-07. *kb0702001 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 1, 2007
- Safety belt locking conditions. *kb0711004 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Apr 1, 2007
- Prndl display reduced visibility for approximately one minute. *kb0704002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2007
- Release of steering gear stub shaft bearing kit for service. *kb0710001 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2007
- Doors are hard to close. *kb0711003 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2007
- Whine noise from rear axle. Vehicles with a 4.2l engine. *kb0707001 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2007
- 4.2l ll8 engine - flashing and/or mil light, rough idle, misfires dtc's p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306. *kb0711001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2007
- Noise coming from instrument panel cluster. *kb0611015 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2006
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0757 set, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, poor performance of transmission, transmission slipping. *kb0605004 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2006
- Distortion in outer surface of vehicle glass. *kb0611007 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 2006
- Loss of blower motor speeds except for low speed or inoperative. Manual temp control, or heater only. *kb0612003 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2006
- Revised shock module replacement (service manual revision). *kb0606003 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 2006
- Passenger occupant sensing system concerns with custom upholstery, accesory seat heaters or other comfort enhancing devices. *kb0611006 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 1, 2006
- Tire characteristics of original equipment tires. *kb0608002 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Sep 1, 2006
- Rear liftgate binds, improper fit. This may be caused by broken welds or cracks that formed around the inner two welds. *kb0611012 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2006
- Information on 2-3 up-shift or 3-2 downshift clunk sound. *tt0405002 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2006
- Information regarding automatic transmission shift lock control function. *tt0605005 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2006
- Proper connection information to avoid blown 125 amp fuse and various interior electrical system condition when jump starting vehicle. *tt0404004 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2006
- Diagnostic information to clarify effect of secondary air injection system on headlamp flicker. *tt0604S001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2006
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on check engine light on, dtc p0526 set. *tt0604001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2006
- Diagnostic information on headlamps flicker or momentarily dim while driving. *tt diagnostic information to clarify effect of secondary air injection system on headlamp flicker. *t…0504003 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2006
- Onstart generation 6 (digital) system inoperative, has no power, led light not on. *tt06313003 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2006
- Operating characteristics of the electro-viscous (ev) fan clutch and diagnostic tips for cooling fan noise, delayed transmission shifts and/or engine revving too high. *tt0601001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2006
- Intermittent no crank, no start. *tt0604003 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2006
- Service 4wd light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0374 set. *tt0505005 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2006
- Diagnostic tips for automatic transmission dtc p0756. *tt0505013 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2006
- Door latch freezing in cold temperatures. *tt0611003 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2006
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on/diagnostic trouble code(s) (dtc) p0300, p0171 and p0174, misfire due to fuel injector connectors crossed/swapped/incorrectly installed. *tt0604002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Engine oil leak at rear cover assembly area. *tt0601001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Diagnostic information on diagnostic trouble code p0894 and p1870. *tt0405S008 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Revised stabilizer shaft replacement (service manual revision). *tt0506003 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 1, 2005
- Eliminating unwanted odors in vehicles. *tt0514004 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 2005
- Avoiding front seat belt retractor jamming when storing seat belt. *tt0511001 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Dec 1, 2005
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0757 set, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, poor performance of transmission, transmission slipping. *tt0505007 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2005
- Diagnostic tips for diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0756 2-3 shift valve performance. *tt0405005 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, transmission stuck in second or third gear, instrument cluster inoperative (verify and repair source of voltage loss in transmission solenoid p…0505S006 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2005
- 4l60 automatic transmission diagnostic information on harsh 1-2 upshift. *jb0505S012 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, transmission stuck in second or third gear, instrument cluster inoperative (verify and repair source of voltage loss in transmission solenoid p…00505006 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2005
- I/m readiness as part oe emission inspection and maintenance program for obd ii vehicles. To include isuzu i-280 and i-350 2003 - 2005. *ak0503S002 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2005
- Information on use of kent moore bolt extractor tool kit en-47702 for removing cylinder head or main bearing cap bolts on inline engines. *ak0501S007 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2005
- Diagnosis of crack or broken transmission case. *eh0505002 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2005
- Engagement time of electronically controlled 4l60-e transmissions. *tt0505010 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2005
- 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 shift and torque converter clutch (tcc) characteristics during cold weather operation on 4l60-e transmissions. To include 2006 isuzu ascender. *tt0505009 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2005
- Squeak, squeal or whistle noise from front. *tt0507002 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2005
- Information on tire radial force variation. To include 2006 isuzu ascender. *tt0508001 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jul 1, 2005
- Cold tire characteristics of the manufacturer gm original equipment tires. *tt0508002 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jul 1, 2005
- Intermittent slow to cool hvac performance concerns in high ambient temperatures and/or high humidity conditions after start up, especially at low engine speeds. *tt0512002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2005
- Oil leak under extreme cold temperatures. *tt0501005 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2005
- Guidelines for replacement of transfer case control module (tccm). *tt0505007 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2005
- Reconnection of rear window defroster contact or tab. *eh0511008 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Throttle tip in clunk noise at low speeds. *eh0505003 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Liftgate or liftgate glass binds, does not open completely, chmsl hits roof. *tt0511S005 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Exterior lamp condensation and replacement guidelines. *tt0511004 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Buzz type noise coming from rear speakers. *eh0513002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Compact disc player skipping inoperative sluggish and or long search times. *eh0513002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Error codes on radio display their cause and corrective action. *eh0513001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Automatic dual zone hvac battery draw. *eh0512002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Distortiopn in outer surface of vehicle glass. *eh0511002 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Shift stabilization feature for hydramatic 4l60e transmission. *eh0505004 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Lubricant oil leak from front area of vehicle. *eh0507001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Service engine soon light on diagnostic trouble code p0741 harsh shift cruise control inoperative. *eh0505002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Service engine soon (ses) light on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0741, harsh shift, cruise control inoperative. *tt0505S002 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Lubricant/oil leak from front area of vehicle. *tt0507S001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Front door a-pillar water intrusion. *tt0411S001 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Outside rearview mirror vibration. *eh0511003 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2005
- DOOR HARD TO CLOSE. *EH0511002 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Intermittent a/c performance concerns in high ambient temperatures and or high humidity conditions especially at low engine speeds. *eh final release. *tt0512001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Various interior electrical concerns ip gauges lighting inoperative hvac controls inoperative blower motor inoperative radio inoperative flasher inoperative. *eh0504001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Steering system moan, groan, shudder and/or vibration type noise during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt0510001 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 1, 2005
- The center high-mount stop lamp (chmsl) applique is loose on the lift-gate glass. *tt0511002 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2005
- VEHICLE PAINT CODES. *TT0411S005 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 1, 2004