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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GNFC13097R260140 · Checked Sep 5, 2026
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1GNFC13097R•••••• 2007 Chevrolet TAHOE

This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2007 Chevrolet TAHOE build (25 vs 8).

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1042on the model
128builds in total
2injuries
Most reported Air Bags 12 Structure 8 Latches/locks/linkages 5 Electrical System 3

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Air Bags Jul 2020
Dashboard crack just above passenger airbag that can cause air bag deployment to break off the dash and either injure passenger or deflate air bag upon deployment
Electrical System Jun 2020
On june 4, 2020 I had ny front window broken I took it to change the front glass and the cut of the viper alarm I had on the car so the alarm was just turning on and on I try to turn it on to see if it would stop and it didn't so I decided to take off the positive cable from the…
Structure May 2017
Cracked dash next to air bag compartment
Unknown Or Other Feb 2015
Dash and speedometer not lighting up, dash cracked on both drivers consul and passenger side over airbag, safety issue of flying dash pieces if passenger side airbag is deployed
Latches/locks/linkages Feb 2007
The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the electric rear liftgate opens while driving 50 mph. The failure also occurs while the vehicle is parked. The liftgate opens just enough so that all of the doors continuously lock and unlock and the interior…
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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 1GNFC13097R260140 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.