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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3GKFK16Z42G211253 · Checked Oct 23, 2026
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3GKFK16Z42G•••••• 2002 Gmc YUKON XL

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Most reported Service Brakes 2 Steering 1 Hydraulic 1

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Service Brakes Dec 2015
The contact owns a 2002 gmc yukon. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph and towing a boat, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was able to come to a stop. Upon inspection, it was discovered that brake fluid had…
Steering Jun 2006
The contact stated in november when the vehicle was taken to the dealership for routine service, the dealership noticed the rear rotors were hitting the inside of the backing plates inside the hub. Also, the rotors were rusted. The front end was also observed to be shaking. The…

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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 3GKFK16Z42G211253 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.