VIN Decoder Results

3GCPKSE3XBG311683

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

CHEVROLET

Vehicle Model

Silverado

Vehicle Series

1500

Vehicle Trim

LTZ

Additional Information

Additional Error Text

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Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

3GCPKSE3*BG

Manufacturer Name

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Model Year

2011

Plant City

SILAO

Vehicle Type

TRUCK

Plant Country

MEXICO

Plant Company Name

GMNA

Plant State

GUANAJUATO

Body Class

Pickup

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Brake System Type

Hydraulic

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

5300.0

Displacement (CI)

323.42584370208

Displacement (L)

5.3

Engine Model

LC9

Fuel Type - Primary

Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)

Valve Train Design

Overhead Valve (OHV)

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)

Cooling Type

Water

Other Engine Info

Flex Fuel: Gas/ALC, ALUM CYL, Deactivation

Engine Manufacturer

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Roof Side Airbags: All seating rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

3GC World Manufacturer Identifier

PKSE3 Vehicle Descriptor Section

X Check Digit

BG311683 Vehicle Identifier Section

Safety Recalls (2 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2011 CHEVROLET Silverado

Source

NHTSA Database

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, m...

Consequence: If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at

Campaign: 14V827000

STEERING:LINKAGES

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV; CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD, SILVERADO LD, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC SIERRA HD, SIERRA LD, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ATTACHING BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.

Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE JOINTS TO SEPARATE, AND THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: GM DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY

Campaign: 11V339000