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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2GCEK19J781175850 · Checked Sep 18, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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2GCEK19J781•••••• 2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

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365builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 1 Air Bags 1

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Unknown Or Other Feb 2016
The dash board is cracked around the left corner of the passengers side airbag
Air Bags Nov 2015
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but it was unable to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Electrical System Sep 2008
2008 chevrolet silverado. Consumer has issues with the recall 08048 and other problems with the vehicle. *nj the consumer stated the windshield wipers activated on their own on several occasions, the right passenger door window lockout was inoperative, the right side door mirror…

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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 2GCEK19J781175850 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.