Most common 2007 Isuzu I-290 problems
Share of the 11 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Isuzu I-290 complaints by model year
2007 Isuzu I-290 recalls (1)
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
GM is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, GMC model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 I-280, I-350, model year 2007-2008 I-290, and I-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new Mexico,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. GM anticipates that parts will be available by June 2010.
What 2007 Isuzu I-290 owners say
Engine & cooling
The first time this incident occurred I slowed down to approximately 5 miles an hour, as the vehicle in front of me was turning and my vehicle shut off. I have contacted a general motors dealership and they stated that they are aware of issues where the Chevy colorado's and GMC canyon's have timing issues to the point of having a special tool manufactured just for these repairs. However, a safety recall has not been issued. Every time I drive this vehicle it shuts off when slowing down to approximately 5 miles per hour or to a complete stop. My Isuzu truck is a general motors product and is the same truck as a Chevy colorado and GMC canyon. This is a huge safety concern as the vehicle shuts off involuntarily and general motors is aware of it, to the point where they manufacture their own tool.
I took my 2007 Isuzu I-290 truck into dealer back in dec. Of 2010 because the reduce power light came on and was only able to drive about 15 miles/hr. While driving or idling the engine would just kill. Still under warranty with approx 68,000 miles, I took it into the dealer for repairs, all they did was change the camshaft actuator. 5 months later, I started experiencing the same issues. Diagnostic readings came back that sensors needed changing. I replaced both sensors but it did not resolve the problem and eventually the engine killed and would not restart. I returned to the dealership in late aug./early sept. 2011 and was told that there were shavings in the engine and would need to be replaced, at my expense. I tried calling the Isuzu motors owners relations line and after being on hold for what seemed like forever, all they would do is refer me to a dealer in my area. …
Electrical system
Drivers side door power window and power lock switch is working intermittently and vehicle has a slow battery drain requiring a jump start if it sits for longer than one day. Even one day is questionable for starting without a jump. Door is very warm around the area of the for switch module, indicating a short or other electrical malfunction. GM has already recalled the suvs (Chevy trailblazer, GMC envoy, Isuzu ascender) based upon this platform for faulty driver's door switch malfunctions that presented with same intermittent function and internal short circuit. This faulty door switch ultimately caused fires in the SUV versions of these vehicles, hopefully the trucks can be recalled/repaired before anyone experiences a fire because of this known issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Isuzu I-290. The contact noticed that the rear wiring harness was coming apart and caused the speakers, interior lighting, and exterior lighting to malfunction. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 190,000.
2007 Isuzu I-290 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18 / 24 / 20 |
| 2.9L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Full-size pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Isuzu I-290 a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the I-290 to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Isuzu I-290?
The engine & cooling — 7 complaints, 64% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the electrical system (5) and transmission & drivetrain (2).
How many recalls does the 2007 Isuzu I-290 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2007 Isuzu I-290, the most recent from July 29, 2009 (switch). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2007 Isuzu I-290 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 57,000 miles; 44% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.