GMC Acadia Complaints

5,595 consumer complaints on file.

#11465046May 17, 2022
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I brought the car to the dealer due to an AIRBAG warning light on my dash. My VIN, regardless of identical issues to those noted in the dealer recalls, was not included in them. The items below were noted by the dealer as requiring immediate attention and estimated to cost $2,400. Current Mileage: 95,635 - AIRBAGS LR and RS Side Impact Sensor faulty. If not replaced the airbag system will not function correctly at the time of impact, preventing the airbags from deploying, and putting the passengers of the vehicle in harm's way. Warning light on dash alerts to sensor's invalid data from the sensor. - TAIL LIGHT casings fill with water causing an electrical short and the bulbs to burn out. This also causes a double-time ticking when you try the turn signal, alerting you to the issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464126May 10, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When placing the car into park, dash indicated that the car was not in park. So, emergency brake had be utilized until the problem was determined by a GMC dealer rep. When asked, the rep did stated that this problem was happening with these vehicles. Safety of driver or others was definitely put at risk, car could have rolled out of my driveway or if parked elsewhere. Definitely felt unsafe operating this vehicle. This was happening on a regular basis prior to scheduling an appointment, approximately 2 weeks. Appointment was made at dealer and it was determined that floor shifter had to be replaced. Failure to be able to get the car in park indicated as above. This should be a recall and not a financial responsibility of owner.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464131May 10, 2022
SEAT BELTS
passenger side seat belt does not buckle. The receiver piece for the buckle gets jammed and does not latch. My wife and I just had a baby and we are concerned about all the seat belts now, not sure if the others will give out as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463901May 9, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
I got into an accident because my back up crap camera did not warn me that a car had turned behind me. Also when and backing up and a car is coming it doesn’t indicate the car is coming until it’s behind me. I’ve taken it to the dealer and they say there’s nothing wrong with it. Also there is no break when you come too close to something in front of you.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463618May 6, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after shifting into park(P), the gear shift indicator showed the vehicle was in park(P) however, while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the "Shift to Park" warning light remained illuminated. The contact was unable to turn off the vehicle. The contact stated that after shifting between drive(D) and park(P) several times the contact was able to turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463626May 6, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013 GMC Acadia left brake light, tail light, turn signal bulb is burned out. There is no way to purchase another bulb. Retail stores don't have it. General Motors Corporation discontinued it. 2013 to 2017 GMC Acadia all affected. I've tried GM direct,GM parts online no one has it. GMC customer service was no help, Chevrolet customer service was no help. No left brake light. No left turn signal. Accident waiting to happen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463382May 4, 2022
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
Thinking it’s possibly the front passenger air bag isn’t working properly. The Air Bag light will go on and off for no apparent reason while someone is or isn’t in the seat. Makes me scared for anyone who is to sit in the front passenger seat; knowing that there’s possibly a danger issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463127May 2, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When I put the vehicle in park to exit the vehicle I get an alert on the dash that says to put the vehicle in park. The vehicle is in fact parked but I can't shut it off or lock it. I have searched and found that there was a class action lawsuit but no recall. The dealership keeps telling me that there isn't a fix for the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462022April 25, 2022
STEERING
Experienced noise when turning at slow speeds and the wheel was difficult to turn at times. Took it in to dealer and was informed that the entire steering system needed to be replaced for $6300.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461806April 22, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
The vehicle makes a clunk and pop noise when making turns and upon acceleration and deceleration. Both dealer and repair shop could not visually locate the problem after checking. Suggested the problem was internal. Vehicle purchased March 2022 with 63,500 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461297April 19, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle has a sunroof drainage issue. Water leaks in through the corners of the sunroof and spills into the dashboard and under the carpeting. The vehicle has suffered electrical damage, corrosion, and mold because of the sunroof drainage issue. I have seen forums with hundreds of other owners who have suffered the same exact sunroof drainage problem with their 2007-2008 GMC Acadias. GMC says my vehicle is not listed in the recall, but I find that laughable. There are way too many Acadia owners that have this exact issue for it not to be a problem with all Acadias.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461389April 19, 2022
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:STATUS INDICATOR LAMP/LIGHT
Service Airbag light is on. Diagnostic code states it’s the wiring harness under the passenger seat causing an AMP draw. Mechanic told me there is a safety recall but I’m not seeing one for this issue, however I do see a lot of other complaints for this same issue. This is a safety issue and should be addressed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460991April 16, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle does not recognize when in park, safety issue as passenger or driver could step out of vehicle while still in reverse. Unable to shut down vehicle due to not recognizing vehicle is in park.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460890April 15, 2022
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the key fob was inoperable. The vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the vehicle spontaneously locked. The contact was able to start the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle was taken four times to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the side blind spot module needed to be repaired. Additionally, the inter system malfunctioned. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 38,538.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460709April 14, 2022
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Service side detection system distracts me from driving causing an accident
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460746April 14, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond. The parking brake warning light illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460646April 13, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated the rear hatch door would close independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460307April 10, 2022
AIR BAGS
I was involved in an accident on 03/31/2022 I was only passenger. Going about 35 mph hit a parked vehicle on passenger side of vehicle. Side air bags employed. But front air bags did not. I did get a concussion and left with scar from embrasion above right eyebrow from hitting steering wheel. Why did not the front air bag go out?
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11460052April 7, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring in the seat was above the loophole. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 105,207.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459818April 6, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted into park(P) however, the “Shift to Park” message was displayed. The contact shifted the gear shifter back and forth and then shifted into park(P) before the proper gear was recognized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a wiring harness failure. The dealer replaced the wiring harness; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 18,600.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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