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2006 Isuzu Ascender 4dr SUV

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

Isuzu Ascender in Georgia, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2013
Apr 2011

80000 mi

US $80
Passengers seat belt buckle 
Aug 2011

91000 mi
Random misfires on cylinders after replacing spark plugs 2months ago, did some research and found out the only compatible spark plugs on this engine are the ac delco after re-replacing them truck is back like new 

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2006 Isuzu Ascender 4dr SUV

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Isuzu Ascender in Tennessee, United States
Aug 2008 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

87000 mi

US $69
Replaced the Mass Air Flow sensor. 

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2004 Isuzu Ascender 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

Isuzu Ascender in Georgia, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2015
Feb 2014

130000 mi

US $2700
Transmission failure. Had remanufactured transmission installed 
Isuzu Ascender in Georgia, United States
Mar 2004 - Dec 2014
Jan 2004

14235 mi
Noticed severe corrosion on the frame stiffner that crosses over the battery. Took to dealer and was informed that they could do nothing as they were no longer an Isuzu dealer. Isuzu is losing dealers everywhere. Be very leary of buying an ISUZU even 
Oct 2009

24000 mi

US $3
Rear drivers side running light/turn signal burnt out. Based upon my experience this is a recurring problem with GM truck wiring harnesses. Notice how many GM built trucks and SUVs have a burnt out tail light. 
Jul 2010

29500 mi

US $39
Low beam headlights failed. High beams and fog lights worked OK. Traced the problem via internet and discovered others experiencing same problem had been able to cure it by switching low beam and fan relays. Did this and cured problem. 
Nov 2010

33700 mi

US $250
Heat/air not working properly. Air won't cool until car gets up to about 20 mph. Radio has lost right channel? Typical GM crap 
Sep 2011

42000 mi

US $65
mode valve actuator stuck after installing battery and Air would not blow through dash vents. Replaced actuator. This is a defective part and this problem tends to occur on all Trailblazers, Envoys, Raniers, & Ascenders.  
Oct 2012

55500 mi

US $30
Dirty throttle body causing engine cut off at stop lights. Cleaned throttle body and reset computer. 
Dec 2012

58000 mi

US $450
Passenger side of speaker system went out. 
Aug 2013

65200 mi

US $125
CEL came on, checked at Advanced Auto, code indicated a miss on #6. Shop found that valve cover gasket had deteriorated and was allowing oil into plug sockets which was fouling the #6 plug. Replaced all plugs will replace gasket next week. 
Oct 2013

66000 mi

US $700
This thing is falling apart. Will never buy another GM product. 
Dec 2013

66000 mi

US $300
Car was returned to dealer after throwing codes. Same two codes that required $1500 in repairs in October 2013. Dealer kept the car a week and told me that I had a burnt valve that would require $2700 worth of work. Engine is toast, Burnt valves at 3 & 6. Oil always changed at 3000 miles, always used branded gas. This GM built Isuzu Badged SUV has exhibited problems form early on attributable to incompetence in design and build. GM sucks,never again! 
Feb 2014

66300 mi
Throwing codes left and right. Car was lightly used, with ALL maintenance performed on or before scheduled. Dealer can't fix. Put a half quart of Marvel Mystery Oil in the tank and other half in the oil pan. SOB has quit throwing codes. 

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