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1GKKVRED1CJ••••••2012 Gmc ACADIA
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2012 Gmc ACADIA build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
275on the model
96builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 2Steering 1Air Bags 1Visibility/wiper 1
What owners of this build wrote
Visibility/wiperAug 2020
Front blower motor for defrost/heating/cooling system intermittently stops working. Seems to stop working more often in rain, snow, and cold. Has been a safety hazard, especially because defrost doesn't work and windshield fogs up. Very difficult to see. Believe that some older…
Air BagsDec 2019
Service airbag light on, spontaneously came on, and remains on at all times. Repair estimate from gmc dealer: passenger front airbag $991.50 r rear sensor $500.85
Unknown Or OtherNov 2018
When temperatures go below 20 degrees my trunk door will not open all the way when I use the remote opener. It automatically starts to shut, even when someone is already under the back trunk door. I have had several instances where the trunk has closed on my husband and 9 year…
Power TrainApr 2018
While accelerating, the vehicle will shudder and jerk, even vibrate violently at times. The RPM meter jumps up and down while it does that. You cannot give it gas while it is doing this (you can but it does not accelerate). I was on the interstate when the vehicle began to do…
SteeringNov 2014
Difficulty in turning, along with a grinding noise when turning right. Vehicle mileage was 73,113. Taken to gmc dealer in brighton, mi on nov. 14, 2014 and power steering pump and rack and pinion were replaced for $2,100.00. The car was then driven approx. 650 miles. The next…
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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 1GKKVRED1CJ343901 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.