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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3GNEK18R7VG114306 · Checked Aug 27, 2026
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3GNEK18R7VG•••••• 1997 Chevrolet TAHOE

This build is quieter than most: 3 complaints against 6 for the average 1997 Chevrolet TAHOE build.

3on this build
316on the model
57builds in total
Most reported Steering 1 Suspension 1 Power Train 1

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Power Train Aug 2007
Have a 1997 tahoe two door 4x4 with 126,000 miles... Transmission housing cracked yesterday. Upon investigation I see that chevrolet has known about this problem for over ten years and have yet to correct the problem. I am very disappointed with chevy. And their quality of…
Suspension Sep 2001
Consumer stated the right rear spring broke and the leaf is completely broken, there is a rattling sound underneath the vehicle.*ak. Consumer stated the failure occured while driving, the dealer acknowledges that the original equipment rear springs were prone to cracking due to…
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Steering becomes spastic at times. It felt like I was driving on ice. The steering has also become unusually loose making driving difficult

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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 3GNEK18R7VG114306 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.