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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GNFK13097J368923 · Checked Oct 9, 2026
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1GNFK13097J•••••• 2007 Chevrolet TAHOE

This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2007 Chevrolet TAHOE build (20 vs 8).

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1043on the model
128builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 9 Structure 4 Engine 3 Electrical System 2

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Electrical System Aug 2022
Battery continues to die there is something continuing to pull power believed to be an ecm issue other models like mine had a similar recall but my vehicle wasn't apart of it
Structure Jan 2019
I came out of my house and got in my truck (2007 chevrolet tahoe ltz) yesterday morning (1/15/2019). After I started my truck I heard strange noises, as if something was popping/cracking. I looked around inside my truck but didn't really notice anything because I was looking in…
Engine Sep 2017
The contact commited to a 2007 chevrolet tahoe at an auction. While test driving the vehicle at any speed, the check engine and reduce engine power warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware…
Air Bags Jan 2017
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Unknown Or Other Aug 2016
Dash board has cracked over the instrument panel. It started after a warm day and the a/c was turned on. Vehicle was stationary when I heard the crack. It had been parked in a parking lot. The crack has gradually extended toward the arch over the instruments
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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 1GNFK13097J368923 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.