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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GCEK14028Z258205 · Checked Aug 27, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 2

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1GCEK14028Z•••••• 2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

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2on this build
844on the model
365builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Steering 1 Air Bags 1

What owners of this build wrote

Steering crash Jun 2010
Driving around curve on residential street in my 2008 chevrolet silverado I came upon an illegally parked car. I attempted to steer away from car when steering locked up and I could not avoid hitting car then curb then garage. Steering made a strange clicking noise during my…
Air Bags Jul 2016
Takata airbag recall #2049152 in effect since 07/06/2016 no remedy in sight according to manufacturer. Stated : waiting on ntsb to make a decision!!!

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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 1GCEK14028Z258205 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.