Does the 1985 Isuzu IMPULSE have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1985 Isuzu IMPULSE recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Isuzu dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Isuzu IMPULSE?

3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1985 Isuzu IMPULSE recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 Isuzu IMPULSE. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Isuzu been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Isuzu dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1985 Isuzu IMPULSE recalls, newest first

September 19, 1985NHTSA 85V1090005,300 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: The clearance between the brake line at the rear axle and fuel tank retaining band is not wide enough and allows the line to contact the band during severe operating conditions. Continued contact may cause the damaged brake line to restrict the flow of brake fluid, or rupture, resulting in loss of brake fluid. Consequence of defect: loss of brake fluid or restriction of brake fluid flow results in loss of braking ability of rear wheel which could cause an accident.
Remedy: Replace brake line and reroute to eliminate contact.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1985 Isuzu IMPULSE with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Air › Antilock1
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers1
Fuel system1
Other › Delivery1
Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch1

Other Isuzu IMPULSE years

Other 1985 Isuzu models

Questions

Does the 1985 Isuzu IMPULSE have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1985 Isuzu IMPULSE recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Isuzu dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Isuzu IMPULSE?: 3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.