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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
1GNFK23039R••••••2009 Chevrolet TAHOE
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2009 Chevrolet TAHOE build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
257on the model
108builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 4Structure 1Latches/locks/linkages 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsOct 2024
Dash cover is falling apart, a well known defect. I worry that an airbag deployment could cause dangerous shrapnel to be projected throughout the passenger compartment causing injuries like skin cuts and eye injuries
StructureNov 2013
Left side rear door lock actuator does not function, will not lock or unlock with either manual button on armrest or remote keyfob. Assembly receives an electrical signal to lock/unlock but mechanism does not travel enough to complete full lock/unlock
Air BagsOct 2017
No dealership has parts so I am unable to get fixed? How can I make car safe? When will parts come in?
Air BagsJul 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Air BagsMay 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 chevrolet tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
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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 1GNFK23039R178903 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.