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1995 Isuzu Pickup

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Pickup.

Body TRUCK

The 1995 Isuzu Pickup is a truck from the final year of the 1992–1995 model span. Its 11 owner complaints place it between the generation's high-water mark of 21 complaints in 1994 and the low of 6 in 1993, making it a middle-of-the-pack entry for this run. The leading complaint area is Structure, and with 2 recalls on record, researchers should weigh body and structural integrity carefully when evaluating this model year.

Model year1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque80-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24 AT · 600 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24 AT · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP195-75R14OEM · verified

Wheel / rim5-J inOEM · verified

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 80-94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Power Steering Fluid	ATF
Transfer Case Fluid	5W-30
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity	3.2 Pints

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings	43 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings	43 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	40 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	40 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	23 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	33 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

80-94 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Gap	0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	12 degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.43 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number	24 AT
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	24
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	13.5-17.0 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	13.5-17.0 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	180 °F
Engine Compression	128 minimum PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure	57 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure	51-80 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket	12-17 ft-lbs / 27-37 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	69-84 ft-lbs / 103-126 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.005 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	58.0 ft. lbs.	58 ft. lbs
2	72.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

At 7,500 mi	Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 7,500 mi	Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Assembly (inspect)
At 15,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Cruise Control System (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Clutch Hydraulic Line (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Radiator (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect)
Every 90,000 mi	Oxygen Sensor (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

From 1992 to 1995 the Isuzu Pickup’s complaint count fell from 12 in 1992 to a low of 6 in 1993, then rose sharply to 21 in 1994 before declining to 11 in the target year of 1995. Recalls followed a similar pattern, increasing from one in 1992‑1993 to two in both 1994 and 1995, while investigations appeared only in 1994 and 1995, each with two cases. In 1995 the most frequently cited problem areas were structure, hydraulic service brakes, and the electrical system, each with two complaints, plus one combined brake/airbag/seatbelt issue; the year also logged two crash‑related and one fire‑related complaint. The federal record does not specify the root causes for any of these trends. Taken together, 1995 represents an improvement over the problematic 1994 peak but remains above the trouble‑free 1993 level, suggesting a cautious buyer should obtain a detailed pre‑purchase inspection focusing on brakes, structure, and electrical systems.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’92 ’93 ’94’95

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 11 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Electrical System2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Air Bags,Seat Belts1

Tires1

Suspension,Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Wheels1

Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
IB13-R-001G	2023-05-08	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the…
WB13-X-001B	2022-08-30	Equipment	Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural…
WB13-X-001A	2022-08-02	Equipment	Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) is providing the following procedural…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 1995 Pickup have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.