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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GTEC14T1XE540817 · Checked Nov 4, 2026
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1GTEC14T1XE•••••• 1999 Gmc SIERRA

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Tires Dec 2000
I hurt my neck and left arm and shoulder,all I want is 5 new tires they want to pro rate them , no way. I didnt hit anything could have been killed when I lost control.I'm disabled and I need good tires. Bought the truck new, and I think they new of this tire being bad. Dont…
Tires Dec 2000
I hurt my neck and left arm and shoulder,all I want is 5 new tires they want to pro rate them , no way. I didnt hit anything could have been killed when I lost control.I'm disabled and I need good tires. Bought the truck new, and I think they new of this tire being bad. Dont…

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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 1GTEC14T1XE540817 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.