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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3GKALTEV5KL256016 · Checked Oct 16, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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3GKALTEV5KL•••••• 2019 Gmc TERRAIN

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182on the model
71builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 2 Engine 2 Hydraulic 1 Power Train 1

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Visibility/wiper May 2026
I got into my car to head to the store today. Upon closing drivers door I heard a muffled sounding pop. As I looked around I noticed back windshield looked “weird”. Got out and walked around the back to see it completely shattered. It just exploded and every inch has a crack or…
Power Train Jul 2025
While working out of town for work my engine light started flashing and the dash lights went nuts. My brakes were nonexistent and were hard as a rock. I had zero warning as to what happened. Working 3 hours away from home the car had to be towed and I was informed the engine…
Service Brakes Aug 2024
The contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2019 GMC Terrain. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 50 MPH, the brakes seized, and the contact veered off into a lot to park the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic…

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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 3GKALTEV5KL256016 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.