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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
1GKEV33778J••••••2008 Gmc ACADIA
That is about average for the 2008 Gmc ACADIA — 9 complaints per build across 86 builds.
12on this build
748on the model
86builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 4Structure 2Exterior Lighting 2Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashMay 2014
Slowed my vehicle approaching a drive thru. I slowly began to accelerate, gas pedal went to the floor. My left foot was dangling. Vehicle's rpms and engine was roaring at maximum speed. I then placed both feet on my brakes to no avail! Knew I was going to crash with no way to…
Air BagsJun 2019
The air bag light is on now and in the dash is saying check your airbag service no issues before
VisibilitySep 2018
The contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the sun roof and area between the front driver's door was leaking water. The vehicle was taken to colonial auto center (located at 100 myers dr, charlottesville, va 22901) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure…
Electrical SystemAug 2016
Daytime running lights bulbs repeatedly burned out and now the wire harness has melted down. Fuse failed to trip. Damage has now been caused to the entire drl assembly (melting, see photo). Additionally I am concerned that whatever caused the bulb and wiring to melt will cause a…
SteeringJul 2016
While driving at interstate speeds in 90+ degree weather, the 2008 gmc acadia experienced a complete loss of power. Engine quit along with all electronics, power steering and power brakes. Let car sit for 20 minutes and it started up and drove fine for a week or so then the same…
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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 1GKEV33778J267485 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.