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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GKKNULS3JZ184172 · Checked Sep 26, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1GKKNULS3JZ•••••• 2018 Gmc ACADIA

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2018 Gmc ACADIA build (5 vs 3).

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386on the model
130builds in total
Most reported Power Train 2 Electrical System 1 Exterior Lighting 1 Seat Belts 1

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Unknown Or Other Aug 2026
I’m getting a shift to park on my dash after it’s already in park. This causes the break to get stuck when driving
Seat Belts Aug 2026
I am unknown of what the issue is with the seatbelts on all seats will not properly lock
Electrical System May 2026
Shift to park Malfunction again, 4 th time!! 1000$ to fix is ridiculous
Power Train Oct 2025
URGENT SAFETY DEFECT — RECURRING “SHIFT TO PARK” — ROLLAWAY RISK Vehicle: GMC Acadia | ~99,684miles Same defect repaired FREE under GM goodwill in 2021 (shifter replacement, TSB 19-NA-206) after 4 failed attempts. Now FAILED AGAIN in 2025 — vehicle will not shut off, drains…
Power Train Oct 2019
Recevied "action required - shift to park" message on instrument panel screen. Motor turns off but vehicle stays in accessory mode and chimes continuously. Dealer replaced wiring harness that promised to fix the problem, went away for 1 month and came back. Jiggling the shifter…

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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 1GKKNULS3JZ184172 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.