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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GCEC14W22Z127526 · Checked Sep 15, 2026
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1GCEC14W22Z•••••• 2002 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

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443on the model
166builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 3 Hydraulic 2

What owners of this build wrote

Service Brakes Oct 2014
The ABS system activates or does not allow you to stop. It seems like the truck continues to accelerate. Pumping the brakes does not work. Putting it in neutral or ramming it in park is the only way to stop it. I almost ran someone over today. This is a very serious issue. I can…
Service Brakes Jun 2011
I got off work, pulled up to get onto main road brakes felt spongy, did stop, got onto main road traveled 1/2 mile about 35 mph, slowed truck by letting off gas to make right turn, tried to use brakes to slow more, brakes went to the floor. I managed to get slow enough to make…
Service Brakes Apr 2010
Rupture of hydraulic brake lines including anti lock portion, total loss of braking

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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 1GCEC14W22Z127526 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.