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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GKEV13D99J164581 · Checked Oct 21, 2026
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1GKEV13D99J•••••• 2009 Gmc ACADIA

This build is quieter than most: 2 complaints against 4 for the average 2009 Gmc ACADIA build.

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276on the model
76builds in total
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Steering Jun 2022
The contact's daughter owns a 2009 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized without warning. His daughter restarted the vehicle and resumed normal driving operation. The contact stated that the failure…
Steering Jul 2020
Slight pulse left then pulse right actually moves steering wheel but vehicle stays on track - unless driver is unaware - but drive becomes aware because it's a movement on a smooth road them is alarming - then it's always noticed

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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 1GKEV13D99J164581 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.