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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GKEK13Z63R109860 · Checked Sep 28, 2026
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1GKEK13Z63R•••••• 2003 Gmc YUKON

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Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Service Brakes 1

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Service Brakes Jul 2013
While driving down a hill in orillia ontario canada, I had a sudden loss of brakes. I was able to swerve through 3 lanes of traffic and after nearly hitting another car in a service station parking lot I brought the vehicle to a stop. My brother checked the vehicle and found…
Engine And Engine Cooling  
The consumer indicated that gmc manufactured a large number of 5.3 liter engines with either under sized pistons or over sized combustion cylinders which resulted in piston slap. The noise is very loud when the engine is cold but after a period of 10-15 minutes the noise goes…

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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 1GKEK13Z63R109860 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.