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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3GCEC13J08G217613 · Checked Oct 23, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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3GCEC13J08G•••••• 2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (4 vs 2).

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844on the model
365builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Electrical System 2 Latches/locks/linkages 1 Structure 1 Air Bags 1

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Air Bags crash Aug 2021
Got into an accident and the airbags did not deploy at all
Electrical System Feb 2018
Tried to open passenger side front window from master module(switch) on driver side, notice a burnt odor. On farther inspection I found the passenger side window module had shorted out with burnt and/or melted wires at the connector. Possible fire hazard! I was parked at a post…
Structure Jul 2012
My dash has cracks in many places that started within 6 months after the warranty expired. It continues to get worse. However what concerns me the most is they're three located around the passenger side airbag. How is this not a safety issue? If my airbag inflates the dash could…
Electrical System Jun 2010
The problem has been occurring over several months, it is as follows: the door locks activate to the on position then relock. Following that, all electronics shut off, the vehicle lurches, then everything comes back on and you continue on the way. It is especially dangerous at…

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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 3GCEC13J08G217613 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.