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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GCEK19TX3E460905 · Checked Aug 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 14

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1GCEK19TX3E•••••• 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2003 Chevrolet Silverado build (14 vs 4).

14on this build
1754on the model
473builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 7 Hydraulic 3 Electrical System 2 Air Bags 1

What owners of this build wrote

Service Brakes Oct 2016
Brake line failure
Electrical System Mar 2010
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). 2003 chevrolet silverado, [xxx] sticking speedometer, unable to determine correct speed. Outside warranty extension parameters of 7 yr 80,000 miles. I believe this is a safety issue and…
Unknown Or Other Mar 2010
Product defect
Power Train Aug 2008
I was heading down interstate running around 70 mph. Next thing I knew I was red line on my RPM and was slowing down. Had to call a tow truck cause transmission was tore slap out. I mostly drive about 70 miles round trip 5 days a week to my job other than it sets in the drive…
Air Bags Sep 2004
The air bag light illuminated. The consumer was told the parts were not available
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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 1GCEK19TX3E460905 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.