VIN Lookup Result
3GKALSEX1JL249252
Decoded via the official NHTSA Vehicle Identification Number database. Permanent shareable link.
Year
2018
Make
GMC
Model
Terrain
Trim
—
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Plant
SAN LUIS POTOSI, MEXICO
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Owner Complaints
226 filed Get Report →
Service Bulletins
1,342 on file Get Report →
Market Value
Buyer-paid data Get Report →
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Safety
5 open recalls →
View recall details and remedy.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) that senses a crash and deploys the necessary air bags may not power down correctly when the vehicle is shut off, causing it to be inoperative when the vehicle is restarted.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
POWER 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.
The manufacturer has filed 1,342 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2018 GMC Terrain — factory-acknowledged issues with documented fixes, distinct from recalls. Top areas:
PIT3271Q — This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
PIT5992B — This preliminary information discusses a condition that may arise from the drivers window switch sending an errant message causing the vehicle to enter manual fob learn mode.
PIP4902V — This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Owners have filed 226 complaints with the federal government (NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation) about the 2018 GMC Terrain. Complaints are owner-reported issues — unlike recalls, they are not manufacturer-acknowledged defects, but they show where this model-year has real-world trouble spots.
VIN 3GKALSEX1JL249252 identifies a 2018 GMC Terrain sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv]. The first three characters (3GK) form the World Manufacturer Identifier — encoding country, manufacturer, and vehicle type. Characters 4-8 (ALSEX) describe the model, body, and engine. The 9th character (1) is the check digit. Position 10 (J) encodes the model year (2018). Position 11 (L) is the plant code — this vehicle was assembled in SAN LUIS POTOSI, MEXICO. The final six characters (249252) are the unique sequential production number.
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NHTSA vPIC database, decoded 2026-11-05
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