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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3GKFK16T21G130651 · Checked Sep 8, 2026
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3GKFK16T21G•••••• 2001 Gmc YUKON XL 1500

This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2001 Gmc YUKON XL 1500 build (4 vs 1).

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26on the model
21builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 3 Seat Belts 1 Hydraulic 1

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Service Brakes Oct 2014
Applied brakes to stop in a parking lot. Brake pedal held briefly then went to the floor. Minimal stopping ability at that point. Narrowly missed a suburban which backed out of a parking space in front of me. All brake lines are severely corroded. Requiring replacement of all…
Seat Belts Feb 2003
There was a design issue with the passenger front seat belt, when the seat belt was fastened, it locked permanently, and did not allow the passenger to move foward. *jb
Service Brakes Jul 2012
I noticed wet spots on the road under the truck near the left rear wheel after stopping. After further investigation I noticed that the brake lines are corroded in most places. There is currently a leak in the feed line running to the back brakes at a point near the left rear…
Service Brakes Sep 2004
Antilock brakes consistently engaging at low speeds

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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 3GKFK16T21G130651 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.