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1GKEMRKS9VJ1226482027 GMC AcadiaDenali

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Low Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls · Model-Wide
Clear
No open recalls
Safety Grade
B-
80/100 composite
Complaints · 2027
None
Clean record
Vehicle Age
-1 yrs
Made in UNITED STATES (USA)
BUYPurchase Verdict

2027 GMC Acadia was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.

Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2027 GMC Acadia

2027 GMC Acadia was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.

  • Engine or platform shared with models that have documented failure issues
Critical Alerts

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
GMC
Model
Acadia
Year
2027
Trim / Series
Denali
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
4-cyl 2.5L
Doors
4
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Assembly
LANSING, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA)
GVWR
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Assembly Plant Quality

GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly

BQuality64/100
Standard📍 LANSING, MICHIGAN

Produces Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia. Average recall rates.

Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

Overall Safety Grade
B-
Score: 80/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety30/30
Complaint History30/30
Recall Risk Score
0/100Clear

✓ No high-risk recall components found

Modern Safety Index
12/100
Basic
3 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning
Shared Platform Risk

2.4L Ecotec: timing chain wear, oil consumption, and piston ring issues

Also affects: Malibu, Equinox, Terrain, Vue, Aura

Driver Assistance Features

ADAS equipment data from NHTSA vPIC database

Forward Collision Warning?Unknown
Automatic Emergency Braking?Unknown
Pedestrian AEB?Unknown
Rear AEB?Unknown
Lane Departure Warning?Unknown
Lane Keep Assist?Unknown
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot Monitoring?Unknown
Rear Cross Traffic Alert?Unknown
Adaptive Cruise Control?Unknown
Adaptive Headlights?Unknown
Auto High Beam?Unknown
Parking Assist?Unknown
Backup Camera✓Standard
Electronic Stability Control✓Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Unknown
Event Data Recorder✓Standard
Crash Notification?Unknown
Dynamic Brake Support?Unknown
Keyless Ignition?Unknown
Recalls

NHTSA Safety Recalls

CLEAR
0found
✓
No Recall Campaigns Found
NHTSA has no active or historical recalls for this 2027 GMC.
Complaints
Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$31,344
~$522/mo over 5 yrs
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$4,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$8,344

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $31,344 (~$522/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 2027 GMC Acadia — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%

5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

Maintenance Schedule

OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Official GMC Maintenance Guide ↗Search Owner's Manual ↗

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions

Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$2,040–$2,590/yr
~$170–$216/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle
▲ New / recent model year: +15% (high replacement cost)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty History

Federal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations

GMC has been fined $35M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Delayed ignition switch recall.

2014$35MDelayed ignition switch recall

State-Specific Legal Protections

What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state

Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.

Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VIN1GKEMRKS9VJ122648
Model Year2027
MakeGMC
ModelAcadia
TrimDenali
SeriesCab/Utility Extended Body Style
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Body & Configuration

Body StyleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors4
Drive TypeAWD/All-Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

Engine

Engine Cylinders4
Displacement (L)2.5

Manufacturer

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
Assembly CityLANSING
Assembly CountryUNITED STATES (USA)

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)1GK
Check Digit (Char 9)9
Model Year Code (Char 10)V
Plant Code (Char 11)J
Sequence (Chars 12–17)122648

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count0
NHTSA Complaint Count0

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

1
1
G
2
K
3
E
4
M
5
R
6
K
7
S
8
9
9
V
10
J
11
1
12
2
13
2
14
6
15
4
16
8
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
1
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
G
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
K
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
EMRKS
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
9
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
V
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
J
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
122648
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (1)
Model Year Character
"V" → 2027
Could also be 1997
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Reliability Scores
Year-by-year reliability ratings
Years to Avoid
Best & worst model years ranked
Common Problems
Owner complaints & known defects
All NHTSA Recalls
Complete recall campaign history
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 11/2/2026, 4:21:13 PM.