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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GNEK13R5VJ363628 · Checked Aug 27, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 22

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1GNEK13R5VJ•••••• 1998 Chevrolet TAHOE

This build draws 6.9× more complaints than the average 1998 Chevrolet TAHOE build (22 vs 3).

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204on the model
64builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 8 Hydraulic 8 Steering 6 Suspension 5

What owners of this build wrote

Service Brakes Dec 2005
Dear NHTSA: I am a senior mechanical engineer and owner of a 1997 chevy tahoe 4wd vehicle. I have owned the vehicle since mid-2001. A few months ago I started to notice that periodically, the brakes would not work properly when pulling to a stop. I can hear and feel the ABS…
Visibility May 2004
Intermittently while driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it home
Fuel System Nov 2002
The vehicle stalled without warning. It was determined, the fuel pump module and connector, had melted. *jb
Power Train Jul 2002
Vehicle will not go in reverse, it jerks and changes over slowly and grinds. Transmission has failed for the fourth time . Dealer has been putting in new transmissions. Transmission seems to fail every 15,000 miles. Dealer was notified. *ak
Seat Belts Apr 2002
Passenger's seat belt mechanism jammed preventing seat belt from working
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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 1GNEK13R5VJ363628 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.