2018 GMC acadia
1GKKNULSXJZ234940
Vehicle history report for the 2018 GMC acadia (VIN 1GKKNULSXJZ234940). Silver. Title: Clean. 76,715 mi reported. Registered in Or. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
What's a 2018 GMC acadia worth?
What comparable 2018 GMC acadia vehicles are listed for — a quick gut-check before you negotiate.
Is the seller's price fair? Get this exact VIN's current market value — retail, trade-in & loan value — in the full report.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2018 GMC acadia.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Crash-test safety ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 GMC acadia.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program, tested as the 2018 GMC Acadia SUV FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 GMC acadia costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($29,804) with the same model 5 model-years older ($24,901), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN 1GKKNULSXJZ234940
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Safety recalls 2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222
NHTSA Campaign #18V358000 · 31/05/2018POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 395 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 GMC acadia, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 395
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2018 GMC acadia.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering message was displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the temperature gauge remained at zero. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was dia…
NHTSA ODI #11766205UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Urgent code going off due to thermostat not being red gauge is stuck
NHTSA ODI #11765708ENGINE
The car will frequently but not always fail to shut off when the start/stop button is pushed while in Park. The message "shift to park" come up on the display and a yellow light comes on in the button. I have to restart the engine and it often takes as many as 10 attempts to finally shut off the engine. Between each attempt I have to shift the transmission…
NHTSA ODI #11763610SEAT BELTS
I am unknown of what the issue is with the seatbelts on all seats will not properly lock.
NHTSA ODI #11760896UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I’m getting a shift to park on my dash after it’s already in park. This causes the break to get stuck when driving.
NHTSA ODI #11760899POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted into park(P); however, the message “Shift to Park” was displayed. The gear shifter was moved back and forth, then shifted into park (P) before the proper gear was recognized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the gear shifter was replace…
NHTSA ODI #11755898POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after parking and then attempting to turn off the vehicle, the message " Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be parked and turned off successfully after various attempts, which included restarting the vehicle and engaging the parking brake. The vehicle was n…
NHTSA ODI #11751749UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When trying to put car in park a "shift to park" notice appears on dashboard not allowing the car to be turned off. It takes multiple attemps be able to get the car into park and turn OFF. This has been an ongoing problem for several years and reported to the dealer. To date the dealer tells me there is nothing wrong with the car. Battery has been changed mu…
NHTSA ODI #11749867+ 387 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 1GKKNULSXJZ234940 valid?
1GKKNULSXJZ234940 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2018 GMC acadia.
Does the 2018 GMC acadia have any open safety recalls?
Yes — 2 open NHTSA safety recalls are on record for the 2018 GMC acadia. Recall repairs are carried out free by any franchised dealer; see the recall details above.
What is a fair price for a 2018 GMC acadia?
Comparable 2018 GMC acadia listings run roughly $23,500–$35,000, typically around $29,804 (from 31 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What is the 2018 GMC acadia safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2018 GMC acadia an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).
What fuel economy does the 2018 GMC acadia get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 GMC acadia at about 22 mpg combined (19 city / 25 highway).
Data last checked 4 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.