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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2GCEC13T651241260 · Checked Sep 11, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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2GCEC13T651•••••• 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2005 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (8 vs 2).

8on this build
432on the model
186builds in total
2involved a fire
1injuries
Most reported Electrical System 6 Suspension 1 Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1

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Electrical System fire Sep 2010
As we were driving down the street black smoke started to come out of the air conditioning vents. Then I noticed flames and melted plastic coming out of the bottom of the glove box area. We pulled our child from the burning truck and called 911. Fire trucks were there in less…
Air Bags Feb 2016
Takata inflators stationary and in motion
Suspension Feb 2006
2005 chevrolet crew cab 1/2 ton two wheel drive has had a vibration while driving and while braking since the first test drive. The salesman promised it was just the tires with flat spots and would go away. John keating chevy. As changed the front rotors the back drums, two…
Electrical System fire Nov 2007
Fire in center of dash
Electrical System Jul 2012
The instrument cluster went out and reset my engine hours, odometer is error, and won't change anything.I took it to the dealer and they said about $600 to fix.there is alot of problems with these and they should be fixed for free
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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 2GCEC13T651241260 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.