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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GKFK16Z43J221393 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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1GKFK16Z43J•••••• 2003 Gmc YUKON XL

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2003 Gmc YUKON XL build (3 vs 2).

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84on the model
49builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Service Brakes 1

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Service Brakes Oct 2013
My wife was driving our kids in the neighborhood for halloween. There were lots of people and small children walking from house to house. She went to put the brakes on an the truck would not stop. She was able to blow the horn and avoid hitting anyone and came to a stop after…
Electrical System Aug 2009
2003 yukon xl with 105, 000 miles speedometer not working properly, spoke with gmc was advised there is a special coverage to repair this known problem, but since I am over the mileage not the years they won't do anything. All I want is the part and I will pay for the labor…
Electrical System Aug 2007
Instrument panel inoperative recall notice for 7 years/70,000 miles, received after 71,000 miles even when problem started at 64,000 miles, all gauges go out at random and is interment. A call to general motors and an hour of time I was told nothing can be done I was out of…

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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 1GKFK16Z43J221393 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.