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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1GKKVRED3BJ••••••2011 Gmc ACADIA
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2011 Gmc ACADIA build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
241on the model
94builds in total
Most reportedEngine 2Power Train 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemNov 2020
The car it's equipped with a power liftgate and gas struts that hold the power lift gate when the rear trunk gate is opened, in my car the struts close prematurely an the open liftgate suddenly closes and causing injury
Unknown Or OtherOct 2016
Motor stops running while in movement in gears of forward and reverse. Driver has no control of the car. Steering works but no breaks or power to power train. Motor just shuts down with out any notice. This happens while in movement on public roads, freeways and while parking
EngineOct 2015
The car would not speed up. I was driving on a heavily trafficked road (pendleton pike) in indianapolis, in. After passing sunnyside road, it went from 40 mph to 25 mph in a matter of seconds. I hit the accelerator multiple times, but it would not speed up. I turned my hazard…
Engine And Engine CoolingNov 2013
While driving on interstate 17w going to deposit, ny, I suddenly saw an error message on the dashboard that read "service traction control", then it read "traction control off" and then the last thing that read was "engine power is reduced". That's when my car dropped from going…
Power TrainOct 2010
The contact leased a 2011 gmc acadia. While the contact was driving between approximately 10-15 mph on the entrance ramp, the accelerator pedal was engaged, followed by a delayed response of several seconds. The failure was a continuous occurrence. The vehicle was taken to the…
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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 1GKKVRED3BJ288172 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.