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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2GCEK19J881286424 · Checked Sep 22, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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2GCEK19J881•••••• 2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (5 vs 2).

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844on the model
365builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 2 Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

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Unknown Or Other Mar 2020
The frame of my vehicle is rusted out almost completely.I am concerned about my safety and the safety of others if I drive it on the highway ,I have taken great care with my truck I only have around 70,000 miles on it and a frame should last a lot longer than this one has, and I…
Air Bags Dec 2017
Takata recall. No authorized dealers in my area have the part in stock yet, although they say they've been waiting for over a year for gm to deliver the replacement bags
Fuel System Nov 2016
My module fuel pump flow control part# 20759945 is not working and for some reason it is recalled for some vins for 2008 but not mine. If it is the same part and same problem why is not recalled for all? Chevy has a TSB #14515b but company will only say engineers decide who gets…
Unknown Or Other Apr 2015
Dashboard cracking over instrument panel & passenger air bag, this also happened to my 2012 suburban as well. Gm won't repair or issue a recall
Air Bags Sep 2014
My dash is cracked on the left side of airbag. This happened a little over a year ago. The dash now is cracked in two places on the left side of airbag and also on driverside of dash. I have contacted dealer and also general motors when I first noticed this in 2014. I also…

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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 2GCEK19J881286424 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.