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1GNEC13V45J184121 — 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Ls — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Ls

Lot #43030472 · VIN 1GNEC13V45J184121

🇺🇸 IAAILeft & Right SideKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, Left & Right Side, IAAI, VIN 1GNEC13V45J184121 · photo 1 of 15

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Auction IAAI · Lot #43030472

Final bid850 USD14% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 6 206 USDRepair estimate: 5 020 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine748 534 ₴≈ 16 755 USD

1 · Auction price900 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT11 300 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker895 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1GNEC13V45J184121 history

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IAAI

Sep 10, 2025

Sold

850 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Chevrolet Tahoe 2005

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 292. Of these — crashes: 9, fires: 14.

Most-reported systems

Electrical System
125
Power Train
24
Service Brakes
24
Air Bags
19
Steering
19
Structure
18

Official recalls

Electrical System
Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers or DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Remedy: Monroe will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the equalizers or converters, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2014. Owners may contact Monroe at 1-608-328-8127.
NHTSA campaign: 14V070000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD RETAINER MAY BE MISSING. IF THE RETAINER IS MISSING, THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUSHROD COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD RETAINER AND INSTALL ONE IF IT IS MISSING FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER BEGAN CONTACTING OWNERS BY TELEPHONE ON MARCH 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
NHTSA campaign: 05V103000
Power Train
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT." UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE STARTING CONDITIONS, THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR LOCATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. IF THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, THE DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHICH GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.