1GCSHAF43C11***** VIN lookup for 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS (1GCSHAF43C1176119)

1GCSHAF43C1176119 VIN is assigned
to 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS .
It is a TRUCK .
It was manufactured in GENERAL MOTORS LLC.
This CHEVROLET uses Gasoline and it's
engine
has 8 Cylinders with HP.
This 2012 EXPRESS is a
Van.
1gcshaf43c1190490
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Air Bag Loc Curtain | 1st & 2nd & 3rd Rows |
Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver & Passenger) |
Body Class | Van |
Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
Displacement CC | 5300.0 |
Displacement CI | 323.42584370208 |
Displacement L | 5.3 |
Doors | 4 |
Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
Engine Cylinders | 8 |
Engine Model | LMF - Flex Fuel (Gas/Alc), High Outpput, Iron. |
Fuel Injection Type | Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI) |
Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
Fuel Type Secondary | Ethanol (E85) |
GVWR | Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg) |
Make | CHEVROLET |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Manufacturer Id | 984 |
Model | Express |
Model Year | 2012 |
NCSA Body Type | Large Van-Includes van-based buses (B150-B350, Sportsman, Royal Maxiwagon, Ram, Tradesman,...) |
NCSA Make | Chevrolet |
NCSA Model | G-series van |
Plant City | Wentzville |
Plant Company Name | GMNA |
Plant Country | United States (USA) |
Plant State | Missouri |
Seat Belts All | Manual |
Series | 1500 |
Trim | Cargo |
VIN | 1GCSHAF43C1176119 |
Valve Train Design | Overhead Valve (OHV) |
Vehicle Type | TRUCK |
Driver Complaints
Recalls
March 22 , 2012 NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V112000
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Components: STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,159
Description:
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND SUBURBAN VEHICLES, AND GMC SAVANA AND YUKON XL HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES. THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY HARDENED AND COULD FRACTURE.
Remedy:
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 4, 2012.
Notes:
GM?S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12055. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
November 08 , 2011 NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V543000
AIR BAGS
AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIR BAG WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Components: AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,798
Description:
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EXPRESS AND GMC SAVANA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2011. THE SECOND STAGE OF THE DUAL-STAGE AIR BAG WILL NOT INFLATE IN A SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT. ACCORDINGLY, THE AIR BAGS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Remedy:
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GMC AT 1-800-462-8782 OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.
Notes:
GM'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11302.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
May 15 , 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V225000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
A short at the connector may cause overheating, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,791
Description:
General Motors LLC (GM) and IMPCO Automotive Division of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (IMPCO) are recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Cargo vans that have a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system installed as original equipment by IMPCO. The fuel systems, manufactured February 14, 2011, through February 20, 2013, have a fuel shut-off solenoid connector to the CNG tank that may corrode and form a short.
Remedy:
GM will notify owners and GM dealers/fleets will perform the remedy which will include replacing the solenoid assemblies and fuel pump fuses and adjusting the wiring routing. The recall began on August 5, 2013. GM's number for this recall is 13139. Impco's number for this recall is FA13GM001. Owner's may contact GM Fleet Action Center at 1-800-353-3867.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
March 17 , 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V117000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Components: AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 303,013
Description:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans manufactured January 27, 2009, through March 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. In the affected vehicles, during a frontal impact below the air bag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front passenger's head hits the instrument panel above where the passenger air bag is located, the panel may not sufficiently absorb the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. Notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on April 28, 2014. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14082.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
August 13 , 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V500000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,345
Description:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas (CNG)vehicles manufactured September 10, 2010, to April 28, 2014, and GMC Savana CNG vehicles manufactured May 23, 2011, to April 21, 2014. The affected vehicles may leak natural gas from the CNG high pressure regulator.
Remedy:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure regulator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14321.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
April 26 , 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V267000
EQUIPMENT
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Components: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,154
Description:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Remedy:
GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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