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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3GYEK63N03G181153 · Checked Aug 28, 2026
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3GYEK63N03G•••••• 2003 Cadillac ESCALADE EXT 1500

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2003 Cadillac ESCALADE EXT 1500 build (2 vs 1).

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Unknown Or Other Oct 2017
The exhaust manifolds on my truck are severely rusted and bolts have broken off causing the dreaded po430 code and now the truck won't pass state emissions testing until I spend over $1,000 correcting general motors' defect. So many trucks were effected and my cousin's 2005…
Service Brakes Jul 2014
I had just left my home and at the first stop sign the brakes failed, the pedal went to the floor, used emergency brake to stop. Returned home and found brake fluid coming from the left front frame area under the master cylinder. Pulled wheel off and the steel brake line had…

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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 3GYEK63N03G181153 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.