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1GNEC23319R••••••2009 Chevrolet TAHOE
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2009 Chevrolet TAHOE build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
257on the model
108builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 1Latches/locks/linkages 1Structure 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherApr 2019
Dash panel is cracked in two separate places
Air BagsJun 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN…
StructureNov 2014
Dashboard cracked at airbag and over the instrument panel
Latches/locks/linkagesJun 2014
Door lock actuators failed on the two front doors and the driver side rear door creating significant difficulty in both entering and leaving the vehicle. Of particular concern was the great difficulty in removing children from the backseat of the car. The manual locks are out of…
Electrical SystemJan 2011
Actuator failed on 3 out of five doors, so far. Several forums have a lot of reports of failure. I would appreciate someone looking into this. Today, I am paying out of pocket over $500 to have this fixed at a chevy dealership. You can never be sure a dock is locked or unlock,…
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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 1GNEC23319R279148 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.