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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GKER23798J••••••2008 Gmc ACADIA
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2008 Gmc ACADIA build (19 vs 9).
19on this build
748on the model
86builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 5Air Bags 4Power Train 4Engine 4
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherOct 2021
Liftgate Malfunction: When rear liftgate is manually opened on vehicle, it continues to make a noise after it is completely opened. This noise sounds as though the liftgate is still in the process of opening. There is also an issue when closing the liftgate. Although it is…
Visibility/wiperOct 2021
Warning message appears on dash showing windshield wiper fluid is low/empty when it doesn't need it. This warning message remains lit even when the fluid has just been refilled
Air BagsOct 2021
Passenger Airbag warning light has been showing on my dash since I purchased the vehicle in October of 2021. I brought the vehicle to an auto repair shop to have it checked, and was told that the airbags would malfunction if I were to get into an accident that called for them to…
Electrical SystemNov 2019
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that after turning the ignition switch to the off position, the vehicle would remain on and would sputter before turning off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch and the cabin…
EngineFeb 2019
Check engine light came on due to jumped timing 3 days after we had purchased the vehicle from a dealership and a little over a year later it had jumped timing again so now I have to come up with 800 to tear down the motor so they can properly diagnose it. So I do not have 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 1GKER23798J269897 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.