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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2GCEC13J481••••••2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
844on the model
365builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 3Power Train 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashSep 2025
The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH and making a right downhill turn, he crashed into the rail guard before impacting a tree where the vehicle came to a stop. No warning lights were illuminated. No air bags…
EngineDec 2015
This truck developed big oil use problem
Power TrainMar 2015
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. While in park, the vehicle shifted into reverse independently. As a result, the vehicle started to roll away and ran over the contact. The contact sustained a fractured left side collar bone and shoulder and stomach bruises that…
Air BagscrashOct 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v3810000 (air bags), however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to ron craft chevrolet service & repair department…
Air BagsMay 2016
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. 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 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 2GCEC13J481151916 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.