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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3GNFK16Z83G••••••2003 Chevrolet TAHOE
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2003 Chevrolet TAHOE build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
393on the model
108builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 4Tires 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesJul 2014
While driving down hill the light at the bottom of the hill turned red. I stepped on the brakes, heard a pop and hissing noise and the brake pedal went to the floor. The truck was slowing but not by much. I pulled it into low gear and blew the horn. The car sitting at the light…
Vehicle Speed ControlApr 2010
Driving on cruise control at 45 mph. Then, we turn off cruise control, but speedometer stays at 45mph. Occurs once or twice a month. Have been stopped by the police once for driving to slow. Corrected by turning car on and off three or four times in a row
TiresMar 2006
While driving on the garden state parkway in nj (mile marker 133.6), the driver's side rear tire blew-out while traveling at approximately 65 mph
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2004
Vehicle stalls while driving during hot weather. It will not start until the vehicle has sat for 10-20 minutes
Service BrakesDec 2013
Approaching stop sign and brake pedal went to floor. After looking at lines ,they are all corroded terribly and I noticed the NHTSA has an open complaint on this very thing
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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 3GNFK16Z83G342674 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.