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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GCHTBEA7G1208596 · Checked Sep 25, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1GCHTBEA7G1•••••• 2016 Chevrolet COLORADO

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679on the model
171builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 3 Suspension 1 Seat Belts 1 Structure 1

What owners of this build wrote

Service Brakes Aug 2023
Operator reported that under braking, they lost all power assist to the brake pedal and brake pedal was extremely hard to push. This resulted in extended stopping distance and difficulty slowing the vehicle down. It was found that the vacuum pump had failed. We are a large…
Suspension Jan 2019
Paint is bubbled on hood, transmission does not shift properly, frount shocks blown out at 36000 miles,seat belts dont function properly, engine idles rough, radio does not work
Service Brakes Aug 2023
Operator reported that under braking, they lost all power assist to the brake pedal and brake pedal was extremely hard to push. This resulted in extended stopping distance and difficulty slowing the vehicle down. It was found that the vacuum pump had failed. We are a large…
Service Brakes Aug 2023
Operator reported that under braking, they lost all power assist to the brake pedal and brake pedal was extremely hard to push. This resulted in extended stopping distance and difficulty slowing the vehicle down. It was found that the vacuum pump had failed. We are a large…

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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 1GCHTBEA7G1208596 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.