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3GNFK16Z25G209878 — 2005 Chevrolet Express — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71

Lot #44496525 · VIN 3GNFK16Z25G209878

🇺🇸 IAAILeft SideKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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2005 Chevrolet Express, Left Side, IAAI, VIN 3GNFK16Z25G209878 · photo 1 of 17

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Auction IAAI · Lot #44496525

Final bid875 USDMarket value of the intact car in the US: 25 000 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine797 975 ₴≈ 17 913 USD

1 · Auction price900 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT12 457 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker895 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 3GNFK16Z25G209878 history

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IAAI

Mar 24, 2026

Sold

875 USD

State Farm Insurance

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Chevrolet Express 2005

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 59. Of these — crashes: 5, fires: 4.

Most-reported systems

Service Brakes
13
Structure
12
Tires
7
Hydraulic
7
Electrical System
6
Seat Belts
6

Official recalls

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
MOBILITY IS RECALLING 43 MY 2005-2006 FORD E-SERIES AND CHEVROLET EXPRESS VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
Remedy: MOBILITY IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR MOBILITY AT 714-674-0480.
NHTSA campaign: 09V050000
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
CUSTOMIZERS IS RECALLING 3 VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES," THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.
Remedy: CUSTOMIZERS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.
NHTSA campaign: 09V307000
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
MOBILITY IS RECALLING 86 MY 2005-2006 FORD E-SERIES AND CHEVROLET EXPRESS VAN EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS ON MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.