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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GKKRRED2CJ••••••2012 Gmc ACADIA
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2012 Gmc ACADIA build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
275on the model
96builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedPower Train 2Engine 2Air Bags 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashAug 2021
Was waiting on dealership to catch up to bring in for a transmission problem. I know it is transmission related due to not wanting to shift properly and the fact my friend has same make and model only about 100000 more miles than mine does was doing same symptoms and she took to…
EngineMay 2025
Transmission issues
StructureJan 2022
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated the rear hatch door would close independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jun 2019
After filling up with gas the vehicle failed to start. My husband jumped the car off and once started the check engine light came on with an error code of p062f. Now, it happens randomly but is becoming more frequently in last week' it will fail to start then the check engine…
Air BagsFeb 2016
Gm recalled and fixed the airbags in this vehicle. Now 3 months later the error light is coming back on. Lambert buick gmc in cuyahoga falls ohio is telling me that a common faulty design issue with a sunroof drain is leaking all over the electronics and shorting out the airbag…
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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 1GKKRRED2CJ138141 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.