Customer was 10 provinces away from where work was originally done, made phone call to company that initially done the job, got phone numbers and spoke to someone from BDS lift kits right away. We now want to travel to more remote locations with our rig eg Kennedy Ranges, Great Central Road etc. It is capable of holding over 650 HP and 650 lb-ft of torque in the Camaro so you can rest assured that this transmission can hold the power that you want to put down with your new Duramax. 2. Everything was fine with the vehicle until Saturday gone when the same thing started happening as Kim Goldfinch mentioned in their comment September 30, 2021. Unfortunately all modern vehicles have a lot of electronics. Luckily my previous insurer involved with the initial repair paid me a cash settlement of $10k to pay for the repairs luckily. 1. Which of your shortcomings above do you think this would resolve? Great economy, does what you need it to and no issues! All the best with the 2021 model; I hear they are quite the improvement. At only 5 years old it has not lived up to reasonable expectation and should be done free of charge. I have a 2020 everest that I bought to tow a 2.6t van. also my handsfree is fine, i have heard people complain about it but i have never had that problem in a lsu, i am beginning to think its the different unit in the sx that is the issue here. Took it out for a drive, stopped on the road and put it P then when I went to put in D it went to N and now i cant get it out of N. Its a mystery to me. Ive not had mine leak so far, and hope it stays that way! I would say 55,000km is not how long a clutch should last for. 17 months old, 65,000km -traction control and engine light come on, wont change up to 4th gear, same in seq shift! It will be interesting to see where Bannister Law takes this. Early on, there were a number of Dmaxs that had rear main seals replaced under warranty. I wanted a solid vehicle, with vinyl floors that could be taken away with minimal fuss and relative comfort. Isuzu keep trying to say this is with in normal spec and I have done this 3000km test 4 or 5 times now. You will not be able to sit on 100km/h when there are hills at all around; it just wont happen. The stereo clapped out under warranty, and the diff seal was leaking from the factory. Perhaps its time to retire or go back to something mechanical that you understand a bit better. The Isuzu Dmax is one of the few 4WDs on the market that doesnt come with a diff lock, or an LSD as a factory fitted install. I am thinking to check and change diff oil in conjunction with normal service (10,000km) just to be on the safe side. Sorry to hear. I would speak to your local dealer, and if you have no luck with them, consider trying Isuzu Ute Australia head office on 07 3151 5888. It doesnt sound good at all. The three FPRV fixes are installing a FPRV shim kit, replacing your FPRV with a race fuel valve, or replacing your FPRV with another OEM FPRV. I test drove a manual with my heart set on buying one but the lag was even worse. I appreciate your response. I guess it all comes down to what you want, and whether its a good deal. You can get similar results with a good remap too, and the factory turbo. The 21 will be a giant change, but all the best with it! I will be looking at a rear locker though; might avoid the front one! Has anyone else had this problem? Anyway, 6 weeks later, the parts have now been ordered, ex-Thailand and no idea how long that will take (I am hoping they dont strap them to the back of a mule with a life vest and push them across the ocean, but with my experience with Isuzu warranty so far, I wouldnt be surprised). those kits are pretty stout, i jsut dont like the upper contol arm drop they use to acheive the given lift. 2013 Camry Atara SX, 200ks replaced park brake shoes andwell thats it! Weve just recently gone and bought a Lifestyle Reconn R2 Hypercamper which is about 2.3 tonnes loaded and you really notice it! All the best with whatever you decide This is the same with the gearbox; if it had an issue under warranty and you took it there, and they did nothing, they are still liable for the repairs. Isuzu make a solid, simple, and low-frills 4WD as you point out and we bought them for truck reliability. You can ring Isuzu directly and speak to them; it might be worth doing that. Theres no doubt that the D-max lacks in the fancy bits department. Our aircon just failed the other day too, so Ill add that to the list! G`day Aaron I have a Dmax 2015 dual cab, diesel, auto, no mods, 13K. Best fuel economy at 90klms. What a truly terrible experience that Im sure has put you off buying another Isuzu. The Gturbo certainly does make a big difference in power. You can replace them yourself, but it will be at your cost, and then Isuzu doesnt get the feedback that they really need. I would get a locker instead of the LSD. Bulletproof, but not the greatest power house on the market. 3 have done in excess of 400K km all down to the driver as a driver, & not a wrecker. Her tone of voice when she mentioned that this kind of thing happens when one rides the clutch left me very worried that we are going to be blamed for this. I have just noticed that my front body mount rubbers have cracked. Isuzu say this is normal. All fibres are worn off. We can only assure them we dont ride the clutch. It did it with a sense of flair that I will miss, but there are a few things I won't miss, and its all a compromise one way or another. Your comment about weekly failures with the motors of Ford Rangers is false and misleading. Have you got quotes to repair it? Never heard of any issues with the timing chain adjusters; what happened? Recently purchased a Cx space cab trading in a 2016 model, the new vehicle is causing major problems related to the sensors breaking at shadows on the road travelling at speed o the highway. As I paw over it now checking, tightening, etc, I compare it to a stable of Subarus we have had in the last 10 years. I want to warn anyone out there considering this generation to stay well clear and Ill explain my story. If your truck has been lifted make sure the lift kit you have is a spindle style kit not a control arm drop. You wouldnt expect your microwave to stop working after 6 months of use, and likewise having to replace a clutch on a 4WD that is only a couple of years old seems excessive. I am an Engineer with a passion for technology, however in my view the computer intervention creates dangerous situations. Isuzu says we have to take it to the nearest dealer which is over 400klms away. Of course, you can rip the dash out and replace the head unit, which is what we will be doing soon. She stated the clutch disc is completely warn and burnt out. She does a mix of town and country driving and is our caravan tow vehicle. All services, bar one, have been undertaken by Isuzu Dealerships and I have been very lucky to have had good servicing, well, in the main. It is nearly impossible to follow the 808 page manual. Might be worth considering a second hand motor too. Isuzu, nor any other manufacturer have zero grounds to palm a warranty issue off on any modifications unless they can prove that the modification caused the problem. All that said, I now have 227,000km on the clock, original brakes and shoes and, believe it or not, original wiper blades (lol), although they coming close to wanting to be replaced. Ill weigh it all up again when that time comes. Ironically, several of the problems we have had have been the result of aftermarket gear. The inner guards cracked around 90,000km. Instead, it comes with traction control only (which most vehicles also come with). Led. Really disappointed and I hope this post saves at least one other person from this fate. casting looks very strange almost all the teeth where missing chunks and the cast looked flakey. There are a few areas of concern that we all hear about. How much do you really know about 4WD insurance? then the clutch then rack and rack ends a bent chassis and now the crank has snapped and stuffed the block. So far so good. Hi Aaron, Problem: After a lift, many people forget to take into account the speedometer error that has been introduced to the truck because of a change in tire size. If the temperatures get hot, an automatic transmission specialist will be able to advise your options, and any mechanic can install one. Every bloke I know who had a D max hated it and said the same thing. Shower awning. Waste of money it was so bad. The ACC has some great information about warranties that is worth a read. But. A single cab would certainly be amazing for room! Thanks for the comment. I am hoping this is a simple fix. Apart from that ive had a good run so far, only 41,000kms. You are right, it is quite the list of shortcomings. However, they are the most common issues people face in this model range, Just bought a 2nd hand dmax. Interesting! Thats a fair chunk of kilometres, but if its got a full service history and has been well cared for it could be a good option. no aftersale service I dont know how many of these have been covered by warranty, but often by the time you reach those sort of kilometres the warranty is long gone. Sorry to hear of your issues. Ive always liked them. I wanted more power and it certainly delivers. No dramas except the egr which was done earlier this year at 240000ks and seals on the gear box, its now at 270000ks and still on the original clutch. We are taking Isuzu to VCAT and I have spent thousands of my own dollars getting an engineers report. No car, no loan car, and I had to go direct to Isuzu to get it approved. More reliable than Toyota is most certainly an interesting opinion, of which a majority of those in the know would disagree with. Suspension while easy enough to simplify down to four springs and four shock absorbers, is far more complicated than that. You can get an LSD. Aaron, Ill have to check it out but I think our Dmax is about a 2016, its a manual and has just started revving up while driving, the rev counter goes up and the motor starts over revving while just driving along, any ideas would be helpful, cheers. Dec 12, 2008 I have '07 classic 2500hd, installed a 6" pro comp lift kit (drop down kit). I also was looking for a simple, strong and reliable 4wd. Ive had my 2017 LS 2WD Manual D-max for nearly a year now and got it as an ex-lease vehicle with only 27,000 k on the clock. I have now broken 4 tie rods, and the rear locker will push the front forward and bend them. i owned an isuzu dmax 2.5 2014 for about 7 years till now, running well over 169,000 km without any problem, only minor and major services along the way. Do these need to be replaced under warranty or is it ok to replace them yourself. Id take it to a diesel mechanic and see what they reckon. All the best with your new vehicle! Seems they havent moved on much since. In fact they are more reliable than Toyotas. If you want to know how much the total build cost, you can read about it here Dmax build cost. Those that are made a point of are not major (like Ford Ranger engine failures, for example, which are posted on the Facebook page just about every week!). Lovells GVM GCM upgrade. Cheers David. 2021 Isuzu D-Max Problems Driven Today 3.11K subscribers Subscribe 1.5K 241K views 2 years ago 2021 Isuzu D-Max Problems The 2021 Isuzu D-Max is the new medium truck from the Japanese. Have you had it back to Isuzu to see what they say? Customer was very happy with our service as well as BDS lift kits in getting this sorted right away. Of course, if its causing fault codes then you have a whole different leg to stand on. Our Research and Development team extensively examined the vehicle and took note of the comparisons between the old D-MAX and the '21 D-MAX. 315,000km is a fair old chunk of driving! If you are looking for Isuzu Dmax problems, then youve come to the right place. I've had the Dmax for nearly 5 years now, and clocked up about 77 . Ive also bent sway bar links and have replaced them with performance ones. Another quote came back and said the diff drop and spacers were illegal and wouldn't supply it. Hi Aaron Ive seen a few more complaints about the DPF in Isuzu Dmax and MUX vehicles lately, as they start to get a bit older and problems rear their heads. Good to hear youve had a great run. I do not know how someone could justify spending 70K on an X Terrain these days and be happy departing this that amount of cash. If you have had DPF issues, Bannister Law is looking into it! Ive also seen a lot of people installing Colorado body mounts, which are apparently more solid, but as to whether this makes the actual issue any better or not, I couldnt say. Only after add ons are towbar, bullbar, roof rack and Peddlers suspension. I have a 2017 d max. They generally do really well. If you force it to turn in this state by hitting the gas, your CV joint will explode internally. Overall though, Im pleased with the vehicle, and it is serving us well. The DPF was recently replaced at no cost to us and when the vehicle had done 140,000km. If you still have problems with rear when loaded.over your normal weight. I got my Dmax a 40K service 2or3 weeks ago the fuel filter light came on about a week before service, it cost me $1400 to fix . The old Jackaroos were a fantastic vehicle, and you are right; Isuzu know how to make a vehicle. First idea was fit locker, eliminate problem. Great looking vehicle with added creature comforts, ..but, it is turning into the worst driving experience in over 50 years of motoring. Just keep pushing. hands free sucks so bad. They knocked back the warranty claim saying it was from my cord Bullbar. Very helpful to keep in mind. Have a 2008 Rodeo space cab, manual, 270,000 klms. This last one they slightly over filled onto the yellow so when I took it back it was down to the full dot and they said it hadnt used and is fine then wanted to close the case until I said no and did another 3000km and its dropped 5mm from the dot. Great vehicle no major problems so far. Hi Aaron, great reading from people that know and understand. Thanks I cant wait to get rid of it. I understand the towing capacity and power on the new model is far superior? I have a 2018 SX duel cab with a steel tray and just the basic mods, Bull bar, 2 suspension up grade, larger tires and a catch can also 60k on the clock. I always used EFS SHocks and King Coils. We are getting on a bit mid 60s, so we need to get this decision right first time ( well as much as we can) so we are looking for advice on how to achieve our goal. Dmax are a rubbish car as you have just pointed out in this article. I just share my experiences so others can use them to make their own choices. 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