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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GNFK16347J••••••2007 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500
This build draws 5.7× more complaints than the average 2007 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500 build (13 vs 2).
13on this build
163on the model
72builds in total
1involved a crash
3injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 8Latches/locks/linkages 2Engine And Engine Cooling 2Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashNov 2019
Takata recall. The contact owned a 2007 chevrolet suburban. While driving out of the driveway at 5 mph and making a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side wheel of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact…
EngineJan 2019
Active fuel management (afm) lifters jam/seize causing push rods to remain collapsed and causing engine misfires throughout the engine and excessive oil burning, possible damage to catalytic converters, and premature engine wear. Lifters must be replaced or engine replaced. I…
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2011
Vehicle has excessive oil consumption, using more than 1 quart of oil every 2k miles. I purchased the vehicle at a gm dealership with 67k miles on it. They told me it was just serviced, and the dipstick showed to be at the full line with clean oil. About 4k miles later the low…
StructureJun 2010
Inside right and left door handle chrome plating coming off causing sharp edge, resulting in cuts
Latches/locks/linkagesJan 2009
The platting or plastic covering on interior door handle separates from handle along a seam on top edge of the passenger door handle. Passenger's hand was cut severely requiring medical attention. Upon examining handle on driver's side the same condition is beginning to occur. I…
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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 1GNFK16347J236982 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.