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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1165S34FU125522 · Checked Oct 13, 2026
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1G1165S34FU•••••• 2015 Chevrolet IMPALA

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Most reported Steering 1 Electrical System 1 Lane Departure 1

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Electrical System Jan 2024
The Side Detection System failed. Both rare modules are shorted. The defective module drain out the battery, causing engine start failure. And the defective module may cause fire. I have one side of the modules repaired in three years ago. Now both sides are failed. I had two…
Steering Nov 2019
I was driving down the road back in february a week after I bought the car with 90,000 miles on it one owner the steering wheel locked in position and on the dash it said 'service power steering drive with care' I really didnt know what happened and and told my son I should get…
Unknown Or Other Apr 2018
Excessive water in spare tire compartment possibly from leaking rear windshield and/or rear tail lights. Water accumulates in this area after any type of rain while driving or stationary

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1165S34FU125522 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.