Went to my local dealer (not the one who sold me my "new" truck) was told I had a gray market truck. Thought I'd better find out what else I have. Can someone check 1GTHK23163F184018?

VIN : 1GTHK23163F184018
VEHICLE INFORMATION
Merchandising Model : TK25743 -2003 SIERRA SLT 2500HD 4WD Warranty Start Date : 04/07/2003
BARS Order Type : 70 - RETAIL - STOCK
Delivering Dealer : B. DUPONT AUTO INC.
1404, ROUTE 277
LAC-ETCHEMIN , PQ G0R1S0
(418) 625-6701
Selling Source : 14 - GM OF CANADA
Site Code : 88842
Business Associate Code : 121234
Service Contract : No Branded Title : No Warranty Block : No PDI Status : Paid
REQUIRED FIELD ACTIONS
Type Number Description Posted Date Status
RC 04007 TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE N/A Closed
SERVICE INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Vehicle Has No Current Record Of Outstanding Service Information
ON STAR AND XM SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION
OnStar Equipped Yes OnStar Status Active Refer to Help page for details or: www.onstarenrollment.com or (888)ONSTAR1 (888)667-8271
XM Equipped No XM Radio ID N/A XM Status N/A Refer to Help page for details or: www.gm.xmradio.com or (800)556-3600
APPLICABLE WARRANTIES
Description Effective Date Effective Odometer End Date End Odometer
36/60000 BUMPER TO BUMPER 04/07/2003 791 Kilometres 04/07/2006 60791 Kilometres
72/160000 SHEET METAL COVERAGE RUST THROUGH 04/07/2003 791 Kilometres 04/07/2009 160791 Kilometres
96/130000 FEDERAL EMISSION CATALYTIC CONV. AND PCM 04/07/2003 791 Kilometres 04/07/2011 130791 Kilometres
60/160000 FEDERAL EMISSION 04/07/2003 791 Kilometres 04/07/2008 160791 Kilometres
60/160000 GM DIESEL ENGINE IN LIGHT DUTY VEHICLE WITH $100 DEDUCT AFTER BUMPER TO BUMPER 04/07/2003 791 Kilometres 04/07/2008 160791 Kilometres
0/0 POTENTIAL GRAY MARKET - WARRANTY MAY BE RESTRICTED IN THE US 04/07/2003 791 Kilometres 04/07/2003 791 Kilometres
CLAIM HISTORY
R.O Date R.O Number Type Labor Operation Odometer Reading
11/30/2004 140554 # V1242 - 04007 - INSPECT AND REPLACE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INC. H 20786 Kilometres
11/30/2004 140554 # N2116 - SWITCH - SWITCH MODULE, FRONT DOOR - RIGHT - REPLACE 20786 Kilometres
11/30/2004 140554 # Z5000 - DEALER/RETAILER TRADE(PART OBTAINED LOCALLY) 20786 Kilometres
11/30/2004 140554 # H0127 - ROTOR ASSEMBLY - FRONT - BOTH - R&R OR REPLACE 20786 Kilometres
11/30/2004 140554 # N6632 - WIRING AND/OR CONNECTOR - VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT - REPAIR O 20786 Kilometres
07/30/2004 132942 # N0496 - BULB, DEDICATED DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (RIGHT) - REPLACE 19375 Kilometres
05/24/2004 128878 # B5800 - HANDLE, TAILGATE/ENDGATE OUTSIDE - REPLACE 18937 Kilometres
04/21/2004 006440 # X4422 - ODOMETER CONVERSION FROM CANADIAN TO US BY ESC 18909 Kilometres
05/28/2003 123606 # F2122 - CARRIER ASSEMBLY - FRONT DIFFERENTIAL - R&R 9582 Kilometres
04/14/2003 121582 # K4123 - SWITCH, TRANSFER CASE SELECT - REPLACE 1814 Kilometres
04/11/2003 121535 # N6630 - WIRING AND/OR CONNECTOR - TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE/TRANS 986 Kilometres
04/11/2003 121535 # Z7911 - 2-WAY SHUTTLE COURTESY TRANSPORTATION 986 Kilometres
01/23/2003 A84018 I Z7000 - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME 0 Kilometres

Thank you very much.

I'm new to this...what exactly is "gray market" and what were you looking for?

What does mine say? 1GTHC29163E224673

Thanks for any explanation.

I'm new to this...what exactly is "gray market" and what were you looking for?

What does mine say? 1GTHC29163E224673

Thanks for any explanation. Gray market refers to the practice of bringing into the U.S. autos/trucks models that are either unavailable in the U.S. or models that can be purchased outside the U.S. for less $, then converting them to U.S. emission/safety stds for a small sum. Dealers/manufacturers hate the practice, cause they lose money. My gripe is, labeling trucks built in the U.S. and sold in Canada as "Gray Market" is ridiculous. My truck was built in Flint, MI, then shipped to Canada, the only thing that wasn't U.S. was the odometer, which GMC willingly converted when the truck was brought back across the border! In addition, NOTHING was said about it being "Gray Market" when I was buying it, and there are no conversion stickers on the truck! The selling dealer is saying "no problem" with regard to any warranty issues, but as he's 60 miles away, he knows he's off the hook, and the local dealer is the one raising his eyebrows. Add insult to injury, the local dealer is the one who took the truck in in the first place, then sold it to the dealer 60 miles away, where I found it!

There is no reason you shouldn't be able to get warranty.

You will see a lot less Canadian trucks being sound to the US now with the dollar the way it is. It is actually cheaper for us to buy US trucks now then Canadian trucks.

There is no reason you shouldn't be able to get warranty.

You will see a lot less Canadian trucks being sound to the US now with the dollar the way it is. It is actually cheaper for us to buy US trucks now then Canadian trucks.
You're right about getting warranty work Max. As long as we're talking about the standard 36 month/60K type, I won't have any problems. But the warranties the dealer's don't want to talk about are like the extended injector warranty for the '01-02's. The current attitude from the dealer says "If it applied to '03's, it probably wouldn't cover your truck." My attorney says "We'll see."