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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GKENKRS7SJ138241 · Checked Aug 31, 2026
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1GKENKRS7SJ•••••• 2025 Gmc ACADIA

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35builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 1 Service Brakes 1 Engine 1 Back Over Prevention 1

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Service Brakes Jan 2026
Unknown. Brakes still squeaking after getting them changed with the bulletin notice. Engine surges and idles rough- dealership could not diagnose. Not accelerating randomly, pedal goes in and it does not engage. Gas tank not filling up all the way. Rear cross tracking warning…
Electrical System Oct 2025
I bought this vehicle in August 2025 and October was the first incident that this occurred. What happened was I was driving to pick up my husband and all the warning lights on my car dash started going off and then it died. After we got it started again we took it to the nearest…

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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 1GKENKRS7SJ138241 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.