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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3GKALMEVXJL••••••2018 Gmc TERRAIN
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2018 Gmc TERRAIN build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
214on the model
96builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 5Engine 3Forward Collision Avoidance 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 2024
The contact owned a 2018 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while driving and nearly coming to a complete stop in the right lane, another vehicle driving approximately 40-50 MPH crashed into the rear of the vehicle, causing the contact to hit her face against the steering…
Service BrakesJul 2026
While driving my 2018 GMC Terrain, the vehicle suddenly displayed an “Engine Power Reduced” warning and the brakes became extremely hard to press. The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of normal power-brake assist while it was in motion, creating a serious safety risk because…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2025
My car is allowing me to drive without the key fob. I've drove two hours away from my house where my key fob was. It allows me to shut off the vehicle. Vehicle says ' no remote detected. Press Brake to restart. This is the 3rd incident. This is definitely a safty issue. Someone…
Service BrakesApr 2024
While driving on the interstate the brakes all the sudden stopped working. I was able to stop the vehicle by pulling over to the shoulder of the road. I received a warning saying service brake assist and a check engine light after the brakes went out. The vehicle later shut off…
Service BrakesApr 2024
We were driving back from vacation and while on I-95 the brakes went out. The check engine light came on and the service brake assist light came on. My husband was able to pull off to the side of the road but if it weren’t for already starting to slow down due to an accident we…
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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 3GKALMEVXJL144414 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.