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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GNKVGKD8HJ117308 · Checked Oct 13, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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1GNKVGKD8HJ•••••• 2017 Chevrolet TRAVERSE

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Most reported Air Bags 3

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Air Bags Nov 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The message "Service Air Bag" was displayed. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle…
Air Bags Jun 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Air Bags May 2023
It is taking a long time to get new air bag from the recall. I have safety concerns

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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 1GNKVGKD8HJ117308 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.