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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GKKNMLS3JZ••••••2018 Gmc ACADIA
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2018 Gmc ACADIA build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
388on the model
131builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Steering 2Power Train 2Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemMay 2025
There is a current recall on the 2018 GMC Acadia for a "Shift to Park" issue. It clearly states that GMC is aware of this issue and my vehicle is having this issue but for whatever reason, I am being told we are not part of the recall. My VIN is not coming up with it either but…
Power TrainApr 2025
After shifting car to “P” park, it still says shift to park and drains the battery
SteeringOct 2024
" steering assistant reduced, drive care" " power steering ,drive with care". My car has been properly maintained, and has no issues, but this messages that keep coming up out of nowhere. And when it comes out my steering wheel gets very hard and stiff, causing me to almost get…
Power TrainDec 2024
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the "Shift to Park" message was displayed on the instrument panel. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission…
SteeringJul 2022
Seemingly at random a warning will pop up on the driver dashboard “Steering assist is reduced at this time”. This will lead to a engine coolant temp reading of 0 degrees, no a/c and reduced steering functionality. Through further investigation the OBD code P0128 tells us it’s a…
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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 1GKKNMLS3JZ144304 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.