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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1BC5SM7H7211205 · Checked Sep 5, 2026
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1G1BC5SM7H7•••••• 2017 Chevrolet CRUZE

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77builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 1 Air 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

What owners of this build wrote

Service Brakes Jul 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and was slow to accelerate. The stabili-trak control warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was slow to respond while driving…
Unknown Or Other Dec 2019
I was unaware of my vehicles recall until 12/15/2019 when I've went to the tire multiple times and they advised me there is nothing in my tire. The sensor comes on daily and the pressure does not go above 10 and goes back forth from 0 . This is very dangerous

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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 1G1BC5SM7H7211205 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.