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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3GCEK13378G208878 · Checked Sep 25, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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3GCEK13378G•••••• 2008 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

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Most reported Air Bags 2 Latches/locks/linkages 1

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Air Bags Mar 2018
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mclarty daniel chevrolet (1159 n 45th st,…
Latches/locks/linkages Feb 2011
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated the door lock actuator motor failed for the power locks and all doors had to be unlocked manually. The dealer was contacted and directed him to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and informed him…
Air Bags Jun 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time…

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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 3GCEK13378G208878 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.