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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GNFC13J17R159473 · Checked Aug 7, 2026
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1GNFC13J17R•••••• 2007 Chevrolet TAHOE

This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2007 Chevrolet TAHOE build (17 vs 8).

17on this build
1042on the model
128builds in total
3injuries
Most reported Air Bags 8 Structure 5 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2 Electrical System 2

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Air Bags Mar 2021
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to bruce lowrie chevrolet (711 southwest loop 820 forth…
Structure Jul 2019
Bad engine cuts off while driving. Burn excessive oil and water. Motor makes loud noises. Brakes have to be changed every 2 months. Grinding noises when you take your feet of the gas , sounds like a 18 wheeler breaking down to stop. Now the engine won't turn over. Replaced…
Electrical System Jan 2016
Crack in the dash on drivers side. Interior door handles have caused cuts to hands. Service battery charging system light continues to come on. I have had the car serviced & mechanics can not locate the issue. Seems to be an electrical malfunction
Vehicle Speed Control May 2013
I own a 07 chevy tahoe lt & have had problems with the stabilitrac system since I bought it under warranty from the chevy dealer. Originally all my car did was turn off the stabiltrac and say service stabilitac then it started to turn it self into safety mode where it reduces…
Unknown Or Other May 2013
Dashboard has cracked in three places because of no fault of my own
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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 1GNFC13J17R159473 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.