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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GNFK16Z43J250122 · Checked Sep 8, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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1GNFK16Z43J•••••• 2003 Chevrolet SUBURBAN

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222on the model
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Most reported Service Brakes 3 Hydraulic 1

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Service Brakes Mar 2020
I purchased this vehicle used in october 2019. It has 180,000 miles but is in good overall condition. The problem is not exclusive to this vehicle or even this type of vehicle. The issue is rusty hydraulic brake lines. This problem has plagued older vehicle owners, especially in…
Service Brakes Aug 2014
Traveling at about 20 mph into a congested intersection applied the brakes and the pedal gave normal resistance, the about a second later went right to the floor. I was able to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Thinking my brake fluid was low, I added 12 oz of DOT 3…
Service Brakes Aug 2012
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet suburban. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was abnormally depressed into the floor board. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder and after inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed brake fluid leaking from the brake…

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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 1GNFK16Z43J250122 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.