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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GCPTCEK9P1131109 · Checked Oct 28, 2026
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1GCPTCEK9P1•••••• 2023 Chevrolet COLORADO

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137on the model
60builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Lane Departure 1 Back Over Prevention 1

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Electrical System Nov 2024
Side object sensors go off frequently when no vehicles are there on both sides of vehicle. Additionally when passing vehicles the side object sensors only detect vehicles about 40% of the time. The side object sensors will double flash when no vehicles are there and fight me…
Electrical System Sep 2023
My 2023 Colorado's speedometer and infotainment digital display, which includes my ability to turn on and off my headlights, are both broken and not working. This makes it impossible to know my speed, how much gas I have, or turn on my lights at night. This was my core concern…

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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 1GCPTCEK9P1131109 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.