1997 Isuzu KB Series KB280LE D/T D/C review from South Africa
"Disappointing and expensive to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil seal front crankshaft 67,000 kms.
Right hand power window not working properly - since day 1. Dealer could not fix.
At 95,000km's injectors had to be replaced. Could be quality of South Africa's diesel, but surely an inferior product of ISUZU.
Driving shaft - off centered and transfer hub seal perished - reconditioned at 108,000 km.
At 125,000km the key on the front part of the crankshaft was worn out with the result that timing was completely out. Crankshaft has to be re-welded and machined, pulley replaced and oil seals. Total cost R7,000.00 (US$1,200.00)
Also new clutch and pressure plate at 125,000km.
General comments?
Some dealers said it it is a manufacturing fault, but General Motors refused to offer any assistance saying it has more than 100,000kms on the odometer.
Engine noise terrible.
I will most certainly not buy an ISUZU vehicle ever again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 23 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 125000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 10th May, 2005 |