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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3GNGK23G52G174004 · Checked Nov 8, 2026
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3GNGK23G52G•••••• 2002 Chevrolet AVALANCHE 2500

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Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Service Brakes 1

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Service Brakes Jul 2012
The contact owns a 2002 chevrolet avalanche 2500. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the ABS engaged without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was…
Engine And Engine Cooling Nov 2007
Intermittent sudden stall. At speed and/or when idling. Causes of breaking and steering. Causes breakdown in traffic lanes of freeway
Engine And Engine Cooling Aug 2001
I have been undergoing an oil consumption test on my 2002 3/4 4x4 chevy avalance for almost 6 months.the service bullitens the dealer gave me had to do with '95 or older cars or with the new car braken period.(I have over 30,000 miles on it) at first they told me the sevice dept…

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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 3GNGK23G52G174004 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.