How many problems does the 2014 GMC Acadia have?

The 2014 GMC Acadia currently has 458 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2014 GMC Acadia?

The most common problems reported for the 2014 GMC Acadia are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

2014 GMC Acadia Problems

AIR BAGS

217 complaints

Acadia Denali had Takata air bag inflater replaced, service air bag light is still on. Dealer stated there is a side air bag problem as well. 2014 Acadia’s had previous recall for side airbag issues, most likely is same issue the vehicle isn’t listed. Contacting corporate regarding issue.

Nov 21, 2025

Service airbag warning light

Oct 09, 2025

See attached document for complaint.

Sep 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000(Air Bags), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the recall repair; however, the contact was informed that the wrong parts were received. The contact was informed that the wrong color of part had been delivered. The contact stated that the issue had persisted for months. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and the contact was informed that the dealer would be contacted regarding the issue. Additionally, the contact stated the recall safety risk was major, and the contact was afraid that the vehicle would experience the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Aug 07, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Aug 04, 2025

+ 212 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

33 complaints

I have been having the same issue with my car for 11 months now. My car has been in the shop more than in my possession. I have paid for repairs that did not solve the problem as well as thousands in car rental fees. When I am driving my car at over 70 MPH on the expressway the dash board lights up with a check engine light and then reads traction control turned off, service stabilitrak and the reduced engine power. The car then reduces down to just over 30 MPH right in the middle of the expressway. I've barely missed several accidents that could have killed someone. I have been in and out of the dealership as well as contacted GMC directly. This seems to be a common issue in this make and model of GMC (2014 ACADIA) and I am getting no where with any help or compensation from them. I was just quoted today for another almost $1900.00 repair that may not even solve the issue. I am still paying on this vehicle and am a front line worker who relies on this vehicle as I am a traveling Occupational Therapist. I don't think it's right that big business can just run over the little guys like this, not to mention the safety aspect and possible death can result in this issue. They have also not fixed the recall on the air bags which can lead to death as well. Please tell me there is something can be done about this.

Oct 13, 2023

On 3 occasions vehicle will shut off while driving down the road. When restarted goes into limp mode. Have at repair shop now and they stated there was a campaign on the electrical fuse box but my Vin is not included. This is a complete disaster waiting to happen on busy roadways. Waiting for the parts to arrive so they can replace it, stated they see wires arcing. This is a $1000.00 bill that is most definitely a safety issue, perhaps someone jumped the gun on which Vin numbers to include. I am fortunate that I wasn't on the interstate when this happened. Very upset.

Jun 27, 2023

There is a water leak problem with the Acadia ! My car had a dead battery and when it was time to change the compartment was full of water I also get water under steering wheel.

May 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to restart the vehicle within 5 minutes and drove to her destination. The contact had experienced the failure twice. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that either the ignition switch or the fuse box was faulty. The mechanic stated that the fuse box was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V614000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

Aug 01, 2022

I was driving down the road 55 mph and my acadia stalled. Then stabiltrac and traction control turn off then it goes to half power. So then i have to pull over wait a few minutes and restart it. This happens everyday and im nervous to see even drive my truck and it is a safety risk as it could cause a accident. I also read on the internet that it has affected multiple years and models so im not sure why there is no recall

Mar 22, 2022

+ 28 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

19 complaints

2014 GMC Acadia Denali When accelerating the car is sputtering and slipping. The RPMs are increased. There is a delay in shifting and it is rough. The car jerks and has a pause when accelerating. This is an expensive repair. Is GMC going to help or make it a recall? My local mechanic suggests it gets repaired as soon as possible or sell it - am not comfortable selling it with a bad issue. Unsafe. GMC needs to correct this. GMC - do your part and make this right for your customers. I read many complaints regarding this issue. How many complaints does it take before GMC will make a recall on this issue? I also have a recall on the airbag. I have been having an issue with the light on for 2 years and called many times on it. Last year they said there was no active recall. I see now that there is one. I called and was told that I should have received a letter. I never received a letter of the official recall and the repair is covered. I am now waiting 4-8 weeks for the dealer to get the part in and for them to then call me to schedule an appointment. Why do they not have them in stock? I have been scared every time I drive my 2014 GMC Acadia knowing at any point the airbag could go off at any moment or if I was in an accident it may not inflate to save me. This is terrifying as a driver. Especially knowing that serious injury or death can happen. I hope GMC is going to do the right thing and make the transmission issue a recall and have parts on hand at dealers to get repairs fixed. What is GMC going to offer me and other customers to help pay for this serious issue to be fixed? As well as, pay for a rental car while waiting to get the issues resolved.

Mar 25, 2025

Transmission failure - needed to replace the transmission Experienced rough shifting, slipping, or hesitation and then transmission failed while driving almost causing a multicar accident. This is a widely known issue for my vehicle year. GMC would not assist with any coverage of the repairs. This issue needs to be a recall.

Feb 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal clunking sound and failed to exceed 40 MPH. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to dealer, where the same assessment was made. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

Sep 17, 2024

Transmission slips, shifts hard, and RPM gets high before shifting.

Apr 20, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection; however, the contact stated that she was informed by the technician that the vehicle failed to shift into gear as needed. The contact stated that she was informed by the technician that while shifted into reverse(R), the technician attempted to shift back into drive(D), but the vehicle failed to shift. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle remained at the dealer and had not yet been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

Jul 17, 2023

+ 14 more complaints for this component

STEERING

16 complaints

The rack unit is going out. It makes the vehicle suddenly jerk to the left at highway speeds. It could cause a collision if there is a car on the left or a head on collision if on a two lane road. It also increases the amount of force needed to steer at low speeds. I took to the mechanic and was told that it needed to be replaced and would be 2500+ dollars to repair it and that they could not do the repair their only recommendation was to take it to the dealer. So GM is not wanting to issue a recall because it would cost them a lot of money to fix it.

Feb 06, 2024

My wife was driving our 2014 GMC Acadia to work. She stopped to fuel up her car about 4 miles from home. She left the gas station and proceeded to head to work. She called me (her husband) in a panic because she had lost all power steering and could not turn the wheel through an intersection. I asked her if she had made it to work and she said she was about to pull into the parking lot, but was going to have to park aways out from the building as she couldn’t turn into a park spot. I went and checked out our car when she was inside working and sure enough the cars power steering fluid was all over the ground under the driver side of the car. I trailered the car back home where I could get a better look at things. The rack and pinion had failed without any warning and was spraying fluid out of the top of the rack. No warning lights or indicators on the dash, warning of low fluid or anything malfunctioned. Still when you start the vehicle there is still no warning lights of low fluid or anything. Of course we are dealt to deal with the repair and expenses ourselves because the extended warranty we have doesn’t cover anything to do with steering components with our car that we have owned now for 1 1/2 years.

Apr 27, 2023

Steering column came out while driving

Feb 09, 2023

Steering completely stopped, couldnt steer vehicle while I was driving on HWY with 6 High School Football players inside coming back from a scrimmage. All of Our safety was put at the utmost risk, as we were traveling at HWY speed of 65 and had to maneuver in between traffic to get the vehicle off the road without being hit by oncoming traffic at high speeds. We dodged several accidents during this incident. Let alone putting the lives of the 7 of us and several others on the road. Problem has been declared by a professional Auto Diagnostics Dealer in town, as my vehicle is at, diagnosis is failure of steering rack and pinion, which caused the replacement of powersteering pump, hoses, serpantine belt and reservoir replacement. So far.... The vehicle did not give any signs, signals, or any noises were heard to let us know that there was any failure issues regarding this dangerous incident.

Aug 04, 2022

The contact's daughter owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while his daughter was driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter was able to pull into a local Pep Boys where the power steering fluid was replaced. There was no further information provided. However, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

May 31, 2022

+ 11 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

12 complaints

I have taken this vehicle to 2 different mechanics for "stuttering" during driving. Many times it will state a problem with stabilizer and lose power causing me to pull over in traffic as soon as possible. When this happens in snow it has become dangerous. Lately it just stutters without stabilization. No one has been able to find problem and sensors have already been changed. These occur at speeds of 2 mph to 75 mph intermittently

Feb 24, 2024

WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A GMC DEALERSHIP AND THEY CANNOT HELP US. THEY REPAIRED SEVERAL RANDOM PARTS. MINE FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE CAR SEEMS TO STALL IN BETWEEN GEARS. RANDOMLY DRIVING SOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR WILL STALL AND THEN CATCH. SOMETIMES IT IS TERRIFYING. AND NOW WE ARE EXPERIENCING HOT AIR FLOW IN THE CABIN AND THE BACK AIR WON'T STAY ON CONSISTENTLY. IT SHUTS OFF AND THEN ON. IT'S INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING.

Sep 28, 2020

GAS GAUGE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO "0" WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE YET IT HAD GAS IN IT.

Aug 29, 2019

A/C STOPPED WORKING DUE TO THE REAR EVAPORATOR LEAKING CAUSED BY AN INTERNAL PART BLOWING OUT BRUSH DUST CONTAINING COPPER PARTICLES WHICH CORRODED THE EVAPORATOR, WHICH CAUSED A LEAK.

May 01, 2019

AUXILLARY EVAPORATOR CORE FAILURE, 2 TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE AT THE HEAT OF THE DAY, DRIVER SIDE A/C BLEW COLD, PASSENGER SIDE BLEW HOT

Feb 23, 2019

+ 7 more complaints for this component

ENGINE

11 complaints

While driving at 70mph legal speed limit the engine lost all power and ability to brake or steer with and power assistance, mechanic has since told me the timing chain failed and destroyed the engine. Vehicle had aproxmitly 99k miles on it and in good repair. No warning that it was going to fail and was told that this is a common failure with the engines in most gmc / chevy / buick mid size svu.

Aug 21, 2023

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO JIM CURLEY BUICK GMC OF KEYPORT (400 NJ-35, KEYPORT, NJ 07735) TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED. THE TECHNICIAN RETRIEVED FAILURE CODES: P0018 AND P0021 SHOWING THAT THE TIMING CHAIN AND CAMSHAFT ACTUATOR WERE NO LONGER PERFORMING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO WANTED TO STATE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SAME DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT BEING ILLUMINATED HOWEVER, THE DEALER CLEARED THE ENGINE CODES UNDER THE VEHICLE WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,547.

Feb 04, 2021

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET THE 2014 GMC SIERRA 6.2 L V8 LOST POWER AND STARTED RUNNING ROUGH AS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. I WAS ABLE TO STOP, AND REVERSE THE VEHICLE AWAY FROM THE INTERSECTION, TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND THE TRUCK SHUT DOWN, IT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE TRUCK HAD UNDER 60,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF THE FIRST INCIDENT. IT WAS TOWED TO A GM DEALER SHOP FOR REPAIR. THIS FIRST INCIDENT TOOK PLACE IN AUGUST OF 2019. THE ROCKER ARM AND EXHAUST SPRING HAD TO BE REPLACED IN THE #2 CYLINDER, THE CYLINDER HEAD HAD TO BE REBUILT WITH A NEW HEAD. IN ADDITION THEY REPLACED 4 FUEL INJECTORS. IN DECEMBER OF 2019, A SECOND INCIDENT HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH, I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO MY HOUSE TO GET IT HOME, PARK IT AND IT WAS TOWED TO A A CERTIFIED GM DEALER SHOP FOR REPAIR. THIS TIME IT HAD 61,752 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, THE NUMBER 5 SPRING BROKE. IT IS AT THE SHOP WAITING ON SPRING REPLACEMENT, THEY ARE IN BACKORDER, THERE IS NOT PROJECTED TIME THE REPAIR WILL BE COMPLETE.

Dec 29, 2019

MY 2014 GMC ACADIA SHUTS OFF FROM TIME TO TIME WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH NO WARNINGS AND THERE IS NO ACTIVE CODES ON A SCANNER NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THIS HAPPENS RADIO KEEPS PLAYING AND DASH IS STILL LIT UP BUT ENGIN IS NOT RUNNING THIS RESULTS IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY ONCE YOU GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AND TURN THE KEY THE CAR STARTS BACK UP AND CONTINUES TO RUN NORMALLY THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES TO ME IN ABOUT A 3 WEEK PERIOD NOT SURE WHAT THE ISSUE IS BUT I GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND A LOT OF THE SAME ISSUE EVERY TIME THIS ISSUE OCCURRED IT WAS WHILE TURNING ON TO A BUSY STREET. I FEEL SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED DO TO THIS PROBLEM

Nov 19, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START AND SEVERAL MESSAGES ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, INCLUDING THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED WARNING INDICATORS. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED WEST PAT O'BRIEN CHEVROLET (440-249-6296, LOCATED AT 25100 DETROIT RD, WESTLAKE, OH 44145) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000.

Apr 15, 2019

+ 6 more complaints for this component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

10 complaints

Fuel gauge is incorrect. It says I went 20 miles when I only went two. Then when car is in park the gauge goes back up but when moving the gauge goes down quickly. This had caused me to run out of Gas when I shouldn’t have and it’s adding miles to my odometer that I never went or it’s fluctuating and that’s faulty. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V223000 Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA ID Number: 14V223000 Manufacturer General Motors LLC Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 51640 Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM to correct the fuel gauge reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14007. Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. 3 Associated Products 12 Associated Documents

Sep 15, 2025

Gas gauge is incorrect. When I put fuel in the tank within min gauge drops to empty. Car sputters when idling. Car stalled 10x or more. Fuel pump has been replaced. Fuel pump module has been replaced. Did not fix the problem.

Jun 25, 2025

fuel gage incorrect. parked at work with a third of a tank of gas, when i left work later that day it said i was on empty. got to closest gas station and put in $20. gauge told me I had half a tank but it takes $70 to fill the tank, so there is no way $20 would give that. then I drove about mile to my parents house and while sitting in the drive way the gauge now said I had over half a tank. then i drove 4 miles home and the range went from 162 miles to 134. called dealer regarding the recall bulletin 14007b and was told my car wasnt part of it even though it is a 2014 gmc acadia and is having the issues described in the bulletin.

Jun 30, 2023

The fuel tank gauge es do not read probably when on a fourth take when driven less then a mile it read empty

Oct 17, 2022

FUEL GAUGE READS INACCURATELY AND SYSTEM REGISTERS FUEL TANK EMPTY AT AROUND 1/4 OF A TANK.

Sep 25, 2020

+ 5 more complaints for this component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

10 complaints

Low beams randomly stopped working. All other lights work.

Apr 09, 2024

I noticed headlights not working low or high beam. LED lights around head lights worked and fog lights but no headlights. I normally keep it on auto, but I tried all positions and none of them worked.

Jan 02, 2023

Head lights quit working. I had two children in the car with me and it was night time, and I could’ve collided with another car. This just happened tonight, so I have not taken it to the dealer yet or a certified mechanic. There were no warnings of any kind before this happened.

Dec 27, 2022

My left rear turn signal is not working. It is GM part number 13582912. I have checked with several GM dealers who have. Confirmed there are none available. Just for the sake of it, 3 dealers have it on order but have no confirmed delivery date. Some parts stores say it’s is discontinued. There are no other aftermarket parts to substitute. This is a significant safety issue the GM needs to correct.

Jul 24, 2022

Tail lights/brakes light/blinkers The light kit cover seals break allowing water into the light kit. Water collects and shorts out the bulbs causing a dangerous hazard when rear lights fail to work in the proper manner. I have called to several places and am being told, yes, GMC has a defect on their rear tail lights. Seals were not done very well and supply cannot keep up with demand. The lights are over 300 each which is absolutely ridiculous. A part that is necessary to keep one safe and be able to signal to other drivers should not be this expensive when the manufacturer did not build a good product.

Jul 21, 2021

+ 5 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

6 complaints

After I put my car in park my daughter and I were still in the vehicle for a few minutes getting our things with the engine still running. I got out to get something from the back seat, my daughter got out the passenger door and made it to the driver side as I was closing the back passenger door. I was about to get back on the car to get the rest of my things and turn the ignition off but before I could my car was rolling backwards out of the driveway into the street. I was able to jump in the vehicle and put my foot on the brake and the put the gear into Park. There’s no way possible I didn’t put it in Park with me getting out already and my daughter couldn’t have accidentally shift the gear because she couldn’t have been able to get out, close the door and make it to the driver side before it started rolling away. Once I got the car stopped, I noticed the driver seat was now all the way to the steering wheel and completely to the floor with the headrest also tilting inwards and now the electrical for the seat will not work. There is a recall for this issue but my vin# is not included. I cannot even drive my car now because the seat is so far up and inclined. what if the seat moves up more while I’m driving and it has me pinned between the steering wheel and the seat. I don’t feel safe driving it, having my daughter as a passenger and it’s really not safe to be on the road. I’m still paying on this car and now i won’t even be able to drive to work. So I’ll probably lose my job. This car has multiple issues and I think is an electrical problem. It’s also a known major defect on this model but still not a recall for my vin #! None of my interior sound works. Speakers, blinkers, alerts, back up camera. The auto start won’t start, I have to press the key fob multiple times to lock and unlock. This car is extremely unsafe to drive and I strongly feel my cars vin# should be listed under the recall. Its going to really affect my daily life and means of income. Lemon!

Dec 01, 2025

Injuries: 1

I have had many problems relating to this vehicle, for only owning it for a year. Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading- My fuel gauge is inaccurate. It has resulted in my vehicle running out of fuel and stalling, while on road. I have 4 children who are at risk of danger while in vehicle.The fuel warning light has illuminated when the gauge needle says I still have more than plenty of amount (a quarter of a tank or more at times. It differs). I have taken to many shops, it was diagnosed with an electrical and fuel system failure. Electrical shorts and problems- Having electrical shorts on and off. Check engine light comes on/off Vehicle randomly failed to start with no good reason/cause. My vehicle was difficult to start and would require several attempts before starting. Power lock/unlock fob doesn't work, replaced battery multiple times. My windows and sunroof power windows do no work and unable to fully close on/off at times. Check airbag light has been coming on and off. Power Train intermittently, the transmission shifts with a loud thump, at various speeds. Vehicle starts shaking and jerking while shifting gears and going different speeds. My vehicle slows down, power reduce engine and steering difficult at times. Other/ water leak- Found water in all of my tail light assemblies, headlight assemblies, sunroof and windows leaking. There is no proper seal or has worn off, causing leaks in and repairs for many replacements, which are expensive temp fixes with no permanent solution. Causes accidents by not having necessary working equipment for driving conditions. Other:Hood doesn't latch and stay open so difficult to even check fluids properly alone. Multiple dealers have inspected problems, some have not been able to pin point the problem for some of these issues or have been charged unaffordable amount before fixing, and only diagnosing problem. There are recalls out for many of these problems and my vehicle needs to be on the list for serious safety issues!

Nov 30, 2023

MY ACADIA HAS SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING MULTIPLE TIMES. TODAY, I WAS IN A PARKING LOT PICKING UP A PRESCRIPTION. THE CAR WAS IDLING WHILE I WAS WAITING IN THE PICK-UP LANE AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE DASH REMAINED ON AND GAVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS: TRACTION CONTROL OFF, ENGINE POWER REDUCED, SERVICE STABILITRACK. I TRIED TO RESTART THE ENGINE ONLY TO HAVE THE CAR SHUTTER VIOLENTLY WHILE IDLING. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AGAIN AND THEN RESTARTED FOR A SECOND TIME. THIS TIME IT RESTARTED AS NORMAL AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A DEALER 4 TIMES SINCE OCTOBER AS IT HAS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A TURN. THE DEALER SAYS THERE ARE NO CODES IN THE DIAGNOSTICS AND CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM. I'M TERRIFIED TO DRIVE THE CAR. I SAW A RECALL FROM 2014 ABOUT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT BUT I DON'T KNOW IF THAT WAS ALREADY FIXED ON THIS VEHICLE SINCE I BOUGHT IT USED. I ALSO DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS EVEN RELATED TO THAT RECALL.

Mar 18, 2021

TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR TURNS ON-SERVICE STABILITRAK-ENGINE LOSES POWER-CAR DIES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. TURN THE CAR OFF WAIT FOR AWHILE AND SOMETIMES IT WILL TURN OVER AND EVERYTHING IS FINE. THE ISSUE IS SLOWLY HAPPENING MORE OFTEN AND TAKING LONGER TO START BACK UP.

Feb 19, 2021

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR BEGAN SHUTTERING AND THE WARNING SYSTEM WENT OFF STATING THE TRACTION CONTROL HAD GONE OFF. THEN IT SAID ENGINE POWER REDUCED, SERVICE ENGINE, AND SERVICE TRACTION. THE CAR BEGAN SHAKING AND IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. UPON RESTARTING THE CAR I RECEIVED A MESSAGE THAT SAID TRACTION CONTROL ON. BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO WHICH THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. AFTER DOING A GOOGLE SEARCH TODAY, I FOUND THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN GMC ACADIA AND I AM SHOCKED THAT IT HASN'T BE REPORTED/RECALLED. IN RETROSPECT, I HAVE NOTICED THAT SOMETIMES WHEN I ACCELERATE, THE CAR WILL FAIL TO SHIFT GEARS IN A TIMELY MANNER AND JERK FORWARD WHEN IT FINALLY DOES SO. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH ALL THREE OF MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR WHEN THIS HAPPEND!

Dec 09, 2020

+ 1 more complaint for this component

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

6 complaints

THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WOULD NOT LET ME DRIVE IT JUST STOP IN THE ROAD

Sep 15, 2020

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE'S SPEED DECREASED AFTER THE SERVICE STABILITRAK AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. VEHICLE STARTED JERKING AND WOULD ACCELERATE. CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE SPEED DECREASING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. I CAME TO A STOPPING POINT AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART IT THEN THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND SERVICE STABILITRAK WARNING WENT AWAY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. IT SEEM TO BE DOING IT MORE OFTEN NOW.

Apr 09, 2020

WAS BACKING UP ON A DRIVEWAY AND WAS NEXT TO A CAR AND APPARENTLY WAS CLOSER THAN I THOUGHT AND HIT THE CAR BECAUSE MY SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM IS NOT OPERATING AND NO SENSORS OR WARNING SOUNDS WENT OFF. 'SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM' IS ON MY DASH.

Dec 28, 2019

Crash: 1

MY VEHICLE WILL TELL ME TO SERVICE STABILITRAL, AND THAT TRACTION CONTROL IS OFF. IT INTERMITTENTLY DOES THIS AND GOES AWAY ONCE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND BACK O. HOWEVER IT IS VERY DANGEROUS BC THE CAR THEN STALLS, HAS A HARD TIME ACCELERATING, AND HESITATES/STUTTERS AS IT TRIES TO ACCELERATE. MAINLY DOES THIS WHEN DRIVING MORE THAN 20 MILES ON HIGHWAY.BUT SOMETIMES IN CITY ENVIRONMENTS. IT SOUNDS VERY FAMILIAR TO ANOTHER RECALL. BUT IT DOES NOT APPEAR WITH VIN AS A RECALL

Jan 14, 2019

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING GOING AROUND THE CURVE THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE STABILITY, TRACTION CONTROL AND ENGINE LIGHT ALL CAME ON. I HAD TO MANEUVER MY VEHICLE OOUT OF HARMS WAY TO ENSURE MY DAUGHTER WAS SAFE. MY SPEED WENT FROM 55 TO 20 IN LESS THAN 10 SECONDS. LOSS OF POWER ON ANY VEHICLE IS SCARY BUT THIS IS IS VERY SERIOUS AND SOMETHING NEED TO DONE TO RECTIFY THESE VEHICLE ISSUES. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE BEFORE SOME IS INJURE OR KILLED. THANK YOU.

May 15, 2017

+ 1 more complaint for this component

SEATS

5 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PENSKE CADILLAC OF SOUTH BAY 18600 HAWTHORNE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90504 (310) 697-1800 WHERE DIAGNOSED THAT CONNECTOR UNDERNEATH THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO HIGH RESISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO SERVICE BULLETIN 10057064-3254. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.

Jan 13, 2020

THE SEATS FOR THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER ARE NOT ERGONOMICALLY CORRECT. THE PUSH THE PASSENGERS HEAD AND NECK FORWARD INTO AN UNNATURAL POSOTION. THIS HAPPENS AT THE WITH THE HEADREST FULLY UP, DOWN, FORWARD OR AS FAR BACK IN POSITION AS IT CAN BE MIVED. I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING NECK PAIN. I HAVE NO ISSUE WITH LOWER LUMBAR SUPPORT. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH MANY I DIVIDUALS IN SOCIAL MEDIA THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS CAR AND THE 2014 BUICK SUV.

Mar 22, 2019

IN A REAR END COLLISION'ANOTHER CAR HITTING US, WE WERE JUST BEGINNING TO MOVE WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, HE WAS COMING BEHIND US AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED'THE PASSENGER SEAT CAME FORWARD ALMOST THROWING ME INTO THE DASH, THEN FLEW BACKWARDS, COLLAPSING INTO THE SEAT BEHIND IT. I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS BEING A PROBLEM UNTIL I SAW IT ON TV ABOUT CHILD SAFETY IN THE REAR SEAT. IF ANYONE HAD BEEN IN THE SEAT BEHIND ME THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. SURPRISINGLY, I WAS NOT INJURED. THE CAR WAS TOTALED BECAUSE THE REAR WAS SO DAMAGED IT COULD NOT BE STRAIGHTENED.

Nov 26, 2018

Crash: 1

THE 2014 GMC ACADIA SLT1 HAS THE LATCH SAFETY SYSTEM ON CAPTAINS CHAIRS ONLY, NOT ON THE 3RD ROW SEATING. IF YOU HAVE TWO CAR SEATS OCCUPYING 2ND ROW CAPTAINS CHAIRS YOU CAN NOT FOLD THE SEATS TO ACCESS THE THIRD ROW. THIS IS A SURPRISING DESIGN FLAW; CONSIDERING THE VEHICLE TARGETS FAMILIES.

Apr 20, 2017

I HAVE HAD MY 2014 GMC ACADIA DENALI FOR A LITTLE OVER 6 MONTHS. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE DRIVEN A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF MILES. A FEW MONTHS AGO I STARTED HAVE NECK PAIN AND I COULD NOT ADJUST THE SEAT HEAD REST TO A COMFORTABLE STATE. ON NOVEMBER 14TH 2014, I HAD AN ER VISIT AFTER THE NERVE PAIN IN MY ARM WAS SO SEVERE I COULD NOT STAND IT. ON DECEMBER 22ND 2014 I HAD TO HAVE SURGERY FOR A HERNIATED DISC BELOW MY C6 VERTEBRA. BECAUSE IT WAS CAUSING NERVE PAIN IN MY ARM AND LOSS OF STRENGTH. I HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINS ONLINE WITH THESE NECK RESTS AND COMPLAINTS OF INJURY IN THE GMC ACADIA VEHICLES. I HAVE CONTACTED MY GMC DEALER AND GMC CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS AND THERE IS NO SOLUTION. THE PROBLEM, IS THE HEAD REST COME TOO FAR FORWARD AND DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE. THEY CAN BE PUSHED FORWARD AND BACK WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BUTTON. ALSO THE HEAD REST TO NOT ADJUST UP WITH ENOUGH HEIGHT SO I CAN NOT ADJUST THE HEAD REST UP ENOUGH FOR MY 6' 3" HEIGHT. I WISH GM WOULD TAKE THIS PROBLEM SERIOUSLY. *TR

Jan 13, 2015

Injuries: 1

SEAT BELTS

5 complaints

IN SHORT, THE BUCKLE SPRING OR SUSPENSION DISCONNECTED OR COLLAPSE. WENT TO BUCKLE THE BELT IN AND IT WOULD NOT LATCH. THERE IS A RECALL NOTED FOR 2014 GMC ACADIA SEAT BELTS AND WE ARE BEING TOLD OUR VEHICLE THAT IS A 2014 GMC ACADIA PURCHASED 04/2014 IS NOT WITHIN THAT RECALL. HOW DOES THE BUCKLE JUST DISCONNECT? WE'VE HAD CARS OLDER THAN THIS WITH ABSOLUTELY NO ISSUES. BEING CHARGED $200-$300 FOR THIS. 2014 GMC ACADIA RECALL - #14V266000 RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2014 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED APRIL 14, 2008, THROUGH MAY 14, 2014, CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH MAY 14, 2014, AND GMC ACADIA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED APRIL 9, 2008, THROUGH MAY 14, 2014, AND 2009-2010 SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES MANUFACTURED APRIL 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 18, 2010.

Oct 11, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V266000 (SEAT BELTS). HOWEVER, THE DEALER CUT OFF THE TOP PIECE, LEAVING THE CABLE WITHOUT A COVER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY AT 8,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Jan 13, 2016

I PURCHASED A 2014 ACADIA THAT WAS PART OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V266000. THE CAR WAS DELIVERED TO ME WITHOUT THE RECALL BEING PERFORMED. THIS IS IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THE STOP SALE NOTICE ON THE RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP NOW WANTS THE CAR BACK ASAP TO FIX THE RECALL, BUT THE ARE STILL IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THE LAW. GM IS ARROGANT AND DENIES THAT THIS CAN HAPPEN IN THEIR SYSTEM. GM'S SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE FIXED AS WELL. I HAVE EMAILS AND VOICEMAILS THAT BACK UP THIS INFORMATION. *TR

Aug 01, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PART AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V266000 (SEAT BELTS). THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE.

Jul 22, 2014

GENERAL MOTORS HAS ANNOUNCED A SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE NUMBER FOR THIS CAMPAIGN IS 14187. GM CONSIDERS THIS DEFECT SERIOUS ENOUGH TO ISSUE A "STOP SELL" FOR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. NHTSA REGULATIONS PROVIDE THE MANUFACTURER A "REASONABLE" PERIOD OF TIME TO NOTIFY OWNERS. DEFINE REASONABLE! IN 21 MAY 2014 GM REFUSED TO PROVIDE ME ANY INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO RESOLUTION. ON 22 MAY 2014 THE DEALERS HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF WHAT ACTIONS WOULD BE REQUIRED. IN THIS DAY AND AGE, FOR A DEFECT SERIOUS ENOUGH TO RESULT IN A STOP SELL ORDER, THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THIS LEVEL OF DELAY. IF MY SON IS KILLED OR INJURED AS A RESULT OF INACTION BY GM OR NHTSA, THE CONSEQUENCES WILL NOT BE PLEASANT. ALSO BE ADVISED I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF GM RECALL NUMBER 14007 ANNOUNCED ON 05 MAY 2014. I DEMAND MORE TIMELY ACTION FROM NHTSA AND GM WITH RESPECT TO RECALL NUMBER 14187. CONDUCT YOURSELVES ACCORDINGLY. *TR

May 23, 2014

STRUCTURE

4 complaints

The driver's side door cracking away from the frame. My safe was put at risk due to the potential of the door falling off. It's a known problem for GMC vehicles. Yes the vehicle was inspected by a body shop. No warning or message came up.

May 29, 2025

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RETAINING WATER. DURING ONE INSTANCE, WATER LEAKED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. DOMINION CHEVROLET (9630 RED ARROW HWY, BRIDGMAN, MI) DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAL ON THE WINDOWS CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,900.

Sep 13, 2018

NEARLY GOT IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE I WAS MOVING ON A CITY STREET. THERE ONLY A COUPLE SCRATCHES BUT IT HAPPENED BECAUSE THE GEAR CHANGER HAS A SILVER DESIGN AROUND THE BOTTOM AND THE SUN WAS SHINING INTO MY EYES. I WAS JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT.

Nov 20, 2017

POWERED LIFT GATE RAISES NORMALLY BUT ABRUPTLY CLOSES WHEN IT REACHES THE TOP OF THE OPENING CYCLE

Oct 10, 2017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

4 complaints

Passenger Airbag indicator light stays "On" at all times(with or without a seated front passenger) Indicating that "Passenger Airbag is " OFF". Concern that the Airbag System is not functioning properly, thus exposing the front seat passenger to injury in the event of an accident. YES. On 02/24/2023 the vehicle was inspected by an independent service center. Note: a copy of the report/findings is available. The tech determined that two conditions existed; Codes B0023 and B0085. Only my independent service center has inspected/tested the vehicle. On 11/24/2023 I contacted my GMC Dealer to discuss the issue. I was informed of my options. It is my intention to schedule an appointment ASAP. The problem began in January 2023 with the indicator lamp coming on randomly.

Nov 26, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the air bag wiring for the driver’s and passenger’s side air bags needed to be re-soldered to the air bag sensors. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 133,440.

Jul 12, 2023

Air Bag Service code shows up. It can be removed briefly by moving the seat back and forth. I did some research and this is similar to the recalls for older years previously issued with the wiring harness causing the air bags to malfunction. This is extremely dangerous and is well known on many car complaint sites. Why has nothing been done? Thank you.

Jun 30, 2021

THE SERVICE AIR BAG SOON LIGHT IS ON AND THE CAR ONLY HAS 74,000 MILES AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN A WRECK. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR EARLIER MODEL YEAR ACADIAS UP TO 2013 AND IT IS WIDELY REPORTED THAT THE 2014S HAVE THE SAME ISSUE; THAT THE CONNECTOR HAS TO BE RESOLDERED FOR THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. THIS IS A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE TO GMC AND THEY ARE CHARGING APPROXIMATELY $400 TO FIX A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE. NOW I'M GOING TO HAVE TO PAY $400 TO GET THIS FIXED BECAUSE IT IS NOT AN INCLUDED RECALL ON THE 2014S AND I DON'T WANT MY WIFE DRIVING A CAR WITHOUT AIRBAGS.

Jun 11, 2019

SERVICE BRAKES

4 complaints

The rear brake lights get stuck on causing the traction control and the stabilitrak to turn off and flash the warning on the dash. This vehicle has been to two different dealerships to fix the issues and nothing has worked. The brake pedal sensor has been replaced a couple times. The brake pedal assembly has been replaced. This is a safety concern due to other drivers thinking my brake lights are on constantly and not being able to see when I’m actually slowing down.

Apr 19, 2023

IN ORDER TO STOP MY VEHICLE I'M HAVING TO APPLY A LOT OF PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN I'M DRIVING IT SOUNDS LIKE THE BRAKES ATTEMPT TO ENGAGE ON THEIR OWN AND MAKE A SCRUBBING SOUND.

Sep 16, 2019

BRAKE FAILURE. THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP FAILED. I MARKED THE FAILURE AS TODAY AS THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED A MONTH OR SO AGO. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL OF TIME.

Apr 22, 2019

BRAKE BOOSTER IS BAD ON 2014 GMC ACADIA

Mar 12, 2019

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

4 complaints

2014 GMC ACADIA DENALI. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READING. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON APRIL 28, 2014, THE FUEL GAUGE WAS AT 1/4 FULL. AFTER DRIVING 30 MILES, THE LOW RANGE WARNING DISPLAYED AND THE GAUGE NEEDLE WAS AT EMPTY. THE CONSUMER STATED 30 MILES COULD NOT HAVE USED 1/4 OF FUEL. WHEN HE WENT TO FILL THE TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE WAS BACK UP TO 1/4 FULL. *JB

Jun 05, 2014

I WAS DRIVING TO GO MEET MY HUSBAND FOR LUNCH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND TURNED OFF. I TURNED OUT OF TRAFFIC ONTO THE FIRST SIDE STREET I FOUND. ONSTAR FOUND MY LOCATION AND SENT A TOW TRUCK. DESPITE MY VEHICLE READING I HAD 1/4 TANK OF AS, I HAD ACTUALLY RAN OUT OF GAS. I HAVE NEVER RAN OUT OF GAS IN A VEHICLE. SEVERAL OTHER TIMES MY GAS HAND WOULD READ INACCURATELY. FOR INSTANCE, MY HAND MIGHT SHOW 1/2 TANK OF GAS, BUT ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WOULD JUMP TO 3/4 TANK OF GAS. DESPITE HAVING MY VEHICLE REPAIRED 4 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THE FUEL ISSUE, THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT MINE IS NOT BEING RECALLED. I DECIDED TO ADD MY ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE BECAUSE I BELIEVE, LIKE SOME OF THE OTHER COMPLAINANTS, THAT GM IS STILL HIDING WHAT IS TRULY WRONG WITH THESE VEHICLES. THIS WHOLE SITUATION IS SAD BECAUSE I USE THIS VEHICLE TO DRIVE MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. I THINK GM IS STILL NOT DOING THE RIGHT THING BY THEIR CUSTOMERS. I HAVE OTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE. FOR INSTANCE, JUST LAST WEEK MY NAVIGATION SYSTEM WOULDN'T COME ON. AFTER PULLING OVER AND TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN, IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN. I 'VE HAD THIS HAPPEN ALSO WHEN TRYING TO USE MY TRUNK AND BLUETOOTH. I ALSO HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE FACT THAT GM THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS SO SIGNIFICANT THAT THEY ISSUED A STOP DELIVERY ON THE 2014 ACADIA DUE TO THE FUEL ISSUE AND OTHER PROBLEMS INCLUDING THE SEATBELT, BUT THEY DO NOT THINK IT IS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH OF A PROBLEM FOR PEOPLE WHO ALREADY OWN A 2014 ACADIA TO STOP DRIVING IT. I THINK GM NEEDS TO THINK ABOUT THE SAFETY OF ITS CUSTOMERS AND FAMILIES AND BE TRUTHFUL ABOUT THE RECALLS AND WHAT IS REALLY WRONG WITH THESE VEHICLES. *TR

May 23, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. WHILE PARKED, THE FUEL TANK GAUGE INDICATED A HALF TANK OF FUEL. FIVE MINUTES LATER, THE FUEL TANK GAUGE INDICATED IT WAS EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V223000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), ALTHOUGH IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.

May 19, 2014

MY CAR RAN OUT OF GAS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I LOOKED UP MY VIN NUMBER AND ITS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL HOWEVER IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 20 YEARS AND NEVER RAN OUT OF GAS BEFORE. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH MY FUEL GAUGE AND GMC IS NOT RECALLING MY VEHICLE, AND CONSIDERING GMC'S RECENT PAST REGARDING RECALLS I BELIEVE GMC IS CONTINUING THIS TREND OF NOT RECALLING THE VEHICLES THAT IT SHOULD. *TR

May 08, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

3 complaints

Vehicle is randomly stalling or going into limp mode when driving. Has done it in intersections, driving down the hight way and even stopped in a parking lot. No warning but throws codes unrelated to the problem. I’ve been told that it shuts off half of my engine randomly while running and that contributes to the stall. Can cause accident if stalls while turning or even if in wrong lane on high way. You loose all power steering and basically have to coast to safety. Sometimes it re starts some times your stuck there with no reasons for it to not re start. Usually it starts same day when this happens but hours later. Sometimes it stutters and you know it’s coming but not often will you get this warning. I’ve replaced every thing in every code it’s thrown and still can’t go a week without stalling out. Very unsafe for families just trying to go anywhere. Has done in an hour into a trip or three minutes down the road. All weather conditions as well. I’ve had it to two different garages with no luck yet. Have found a bulletin on wiring for the fuse box which seems promising for the issue but am worried about putting more money into something so unreliable. At this point it’s dangerous to drive and is a safety hazard.

Oct 14, 2025

If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA ID Number: 14V614000 Manufacturer General Motors LLC Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 106307 Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMs number for this recall is 14515. Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. 22 Associated Products 26 Associated Documents

Sep 15, 2025

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURES WERE UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V614000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000. UPDATED 04/05/17*LJ CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROBLEM HAVE BEEN SOLVED AND CASE COULD CLOSED. *CN

Jan 10, 2017

TIRES

3 complaints

10/6/2023 The vehicle shakes all over the vehicle when driving at highway speeds the shop I brought it to says that the tire tread is slipped and you can see the tread is wavy when running on the lift and is most likely the cause of the vibration. It is actually all 4 tires but a couple of them are the more worse than others. P255/55R20 is the tire size and were bought 9/9/2021 but only have 20K miles on them. I just wanted to report so if there is other complaints about this with the same tire something may be able to be done to resolve this in case this issue gets worse.

Oct 06, 2023

GOODYEAR FORTERA TIRES CRACKED BETWEEN THE TREADS (ALL 4 TIRES) TIRE SIZE: P255/65R18 INSTALLED ON 2014 GMC ACADIA SLE 2 4DR SUV VIN:[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JB *TR

Nov 12, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR FORTERA HL TIRES, SIZE: P255/65R18 109S. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TREAD ON THE SIDEWALL OF ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CRACKED. THE VEHICLE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V044000 (TIRES). THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,537.

Sep 02, 2015

LANE DEPARTURE

3 complaints

For the second time, my blind spot alert system has quit working. The first time it happened, my vehicle was slightly out of warranty and it required a replacement of a part that cost over $800. The replacement worked fine for several years but has recently stopped working again.

Jan 16, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the blind spot detection module malfunctioned due to water intrusion, causing battery corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the blind spot detection module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Jun 21, 2022

2017 blind spot detection lights on in both mirrors. Both modules in rear bumber replaced. 2021 blind spot sensors on again and “park assist off” in DIC with system not letting me turn back on.

Jan 19, 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

3 complaints

ABOUT A MONTH AGO MY CAR STARTED LOSING POWER WHEN DRIVING. IT OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE HIGHWAY. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS YESTERDAY ON THE HIGHWAY OFF RAMP. THE CAR LOSES POWER AND A MESSAGE COMES ON SAYING SERVICE STABILITRAK TRACTION CONTROL OFF ENGINE POWER REDUCED, THE ENGINE IDLES ROUGH AND I CANNOT GET BACK UP TO SPEED. I HAVE TO STOP THE CAR COMPLETELY, TURN IT OFF AND WAIT 20-30 SECONDS THEN TURN IT BACK ON. I HAVE TAKEN THE TWICE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM.

Aug 07, 2019

WHILE DRIVING, THE STABILITRAK SERVICE MESSAGE CAME ON, THEN TRACKTION CONTROL DISPLAYED. THE CAR THEN STALLED, WHILE DOING 70 ON THE FREEWAY. ALMOST GOT KILLED TRYING TO GET TO THE RIGHT LANE. HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION (AND OPEN THE DOOR TO KILL THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT) TO RESET THE CAR TO DRIVE IT. THE CAR ALSO DOES THIS AT IDLE. IT WILL RANDOMLY MIS-SHIFT AND FEEL LIKE A CHAIN WAS HOOKED TO MY BUMPER AND BROKE OFF. SUPER SCARY, LIFE IN DANGER FOR SURE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 24 HOURS. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR 5 DAYS AGO.

Mar 15, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED IN ORDER FOR THE FAILURE TO STOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

Jun 15, 2016

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

2 complaints

My 2014 GMC Acadia constantly displays “Service Stabilitrak,” “Service Traction Control,” ABS, brake, and check-engine warning lights. The vehicle will not accelerate past 40 mph under normal driving. Recently, the vehicle began showing “Engine Power Reduced” randomly without any warning, and the vehicle loses power suddenly. The OBD2 code P1682 (Ignition 1 Circuit/Relay failure) appears every time. This issue has caused the vehicle to jerk, lose acceleration, and even stall in the middle of an intersection during rush-hour traffic while my children were in the car, creating a serious safety hazard. These warnings and symptoms are constant, and the power-reduction events occur unpredictably. No official inspection has been completed by the manufacturer. The failed component is still in the vehicle and available for inspection. The malfunction affects traction control, stability control, braking systems, and engine power, putting occupants and other drivers at risk.

Nov 16, 2025

Vehicle stalls intermittently. Due to an earlier recall of the same model but not including the one I own. There is electrical shorting inside the fuse box in the ignition circuitry that causes this problem. This is a huge problem as there is no preemptive warning. Whether you're driving 5 mph or 55 mph it happens suddenly and without any warning. The incident is stored in OBDII codes. There are no warning lamps until after 5he vehicle stalls out. #PIT5643. GM#14515. YouTube channel "Sparky's Answers" 2014 GMC Acadia, Stalls Sometimes, Codes - P0689 , P1682

May 17, 2024

POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS

2 complaints

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the AWD warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure with the air bags. The failure mileage for the AWD failure was approximately 175,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Feb 25, 2025

CAR SAYS TO SERVICE AIR BAG AND WHEN I TAKE OFF AT TIMES OR PUT IT IN DRIVE THE CAR PULLS ON ME LIKE THE TRANSMISIN IS SLIPPING

Feb 05, 2018

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

Stalls while driving stability track and traction control shut off

Aug 09, 2024

I have had the same problem for 3 years now and have taken my vehicle to a GM dealership many times for the same issue and it is definitely an issue . My car keeps throwing up TCM issue and ECM and I have asked for the modules to be checked. I have reasearched these issues and it seems to be the same with many vehicles like mine so that should be a red flag. My car will slow down, power reduce engine, traction control off, and my steering will be difficult and sometimes I can’t even get off the road in time, which is very dangerous. I have seen recalls on electrical issues and wonder if my vehicle has damaged recall parts. I am a single mother who has to work and get my child to school and can’t do so properly with my vehicle doing this all the time. It’s very frustrating.

Oct 11, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

I have many problems with this vehicle, numerous times. Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading- It has resulted in my vehicle running out of fuel and stalling, while on road. I have 4 children who are at risk of danger while in vehicle.The fuel warning light has illuminated when the gauge needle says I still have more than plenty of amount (a quarter of a tank or more at times. It differs). It was diagnosed with an electrical and fuel system failure. Electrical shorts and problems- Having electrical shorts on and off. Check engine light comes on/off Vehicle randomly failed to start. My vehicle was difficult to start and would require several attempts before starting. Power lock/unlock key fob doesn't work, replaced battery multiple times.windows and sunroof power windows do no work. Radio and dash turn off and restart. Check airbag light has been coming on and off. Power Train intermittently, the transmission shifts with a loud thump, at various speeds. Vehicle starts shaking and jerking while shifting gears and going different speeds. My vehicle slows down, power reduce engine and steering difficult at times. Other/ water leak- Found water in all of my tail light assemblies, headlight assemblies, sunroof and windows leaking. There is no proper seal or has worn off, causing leaks in and repairs for many replacements, which are expensive temp fixes with no permanent solution. Causes accidents by not having necessary working equipment for driving conditions. Other:Hood doesn't latch and stay open so difficult to even check fluids properly alone. Multiple dealers have inspected problems, and needs to be fixed. There are recalls out for many of these problems and my vehicle needs to be on the list for serious safety issues.

Apr 28, 2024

BOUGHT CAR BRAND NEW 8-14. SINCE I HAVE TAKEN INTO DEALERSHIP OVER 5 TIMES REGARDING IT STALLING, AND COMPLETE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. FIRST CAR WOULD SHUT OFF WHEN IN REVERSE. CAR TURNED OFF COMPLETELY MULTIPLE TIMES SITTING AT RED LIGHTS. THEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING 35 MILES ON RESIDENTIAL STREET I HAD COMPLETE FAILURE, CAR TURNED OFF. WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND DRIVE. CAR TAKES A COUPLE SECONDS TO TURN OVER WHEN FIRST PUTTING KEY IN. NOTICED RECALL IN 10-14 FOR EXACT ISSUE BUT GMC DEALER IN CONCORD CA SAYS MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN IT. INTERIOR LIGHTS GO ON AT RANDOM ALONG WITH HEADLIGHTS. GAS GAUGE IN "MILES" READING ON DASH LOWERS BY 20+ MILES EACH TIME I DROP KIDS OFF AT SCHOOL 5 MILES AWAY. EACH TIME I HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER, DEALER STATED THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE EVENTS, NO WARNING CODES ARE SHOWING AND THEY CAN NOT FIND WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE CAR. SHOCKER. BRAND NEW CARS DO NOT OPERATE THIS WAY AND THESE ISSUES ARE VERY SERIOUS AS DEATHS COULD OCCUR WHEN CAR SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. TAKING IT TO DEALER AGAIN.

Jan 21, 2016

STEERING,AIR BAGS

2 complaints

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and making a turn, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Feb 05, 2024

I purchased my 2014 GMC Acadia Denali July 29th, 2021. It has been back to the dealer five times, with repairs not being completed. Within weeks of purchasing it, the Service Air Bag light came on, and won't go off. The low tire light came on. The serpentine belt broke and had to be replaced, and the power steering pump started making horrendous noises and leaking fluid. I bought an expensive service contract, and of course these repairs are not covered. I also had them repair tires twice, and ended up having to replace the two front tires, after being told there was nothing wrong with them, except one had a screw. They also said that tire rotation was causing the lights to go off, and wasn't reset, and supposedly they reset it to reflect where the tires are on the vehicle in relation to the TPMS's. Well, two tires lost air constantly, and there were numerous leaks. I finally took the vehicle to a real tire store for tire replacement. The estimate for the driver's side airbag system replacement is $1400 pre-tax, and the power steering pump replacement is $1100, pre-tax. So within two months, I've had nothing but trouble; spent $380 on two new tires, and will have the cost of these repairs on top of the extra $2200 I spent on a service contract. The vehicle is beautiful, and seemingly was well-maintained, but it immediately began breaking down. I've had very limited use of it since July 29th when I bought it. (it's now October 6th, 2021). I have a meeting with the owner of the dealership tomorrow, October 7th, at the suggestion of the dealership's repair manager, as well as the salesman.

Oct 06, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

I have 2 concerns and issues with my vehicle. 1st is the rear turn signal bulb and housing, I have read forums and researched the issue and many others have had the same issues and concerns, water is getting into the housing and is causing the bulb to blow and can possibly be causing fire/electrical with the wiring. 2nd is the front headlights the plastic round covering that's in surrounding the the glass that the light sits behind is melting and is causing visibility issues as well as potential fire. I can imagine why the plastic would be installed so close to a glass covering that holds heat. I really think that GMC needs to evaluate these concerns not only for safety but also the expense of the turn signal bulb that has been designed and cost over $100 because it couldn't be a simple bulb like most others. Also I have been informed of a recall of the airbag and can't get it fixed because the dealerships haven't been sent the part! I would like to be notified that someone has aknowledged my concern. Thanks

Jan 26, 2024

MY HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD & THE DRL LED LIGHTS AROUND THE HEADLIGHTS WERE STILL ON, BUT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT. I TRIED TURNING THE LIGHTS OFF/ON, TRIED TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF/ON. MY HUSBAND CHECKED THE FUSES, RELAY, & SENSORS, AS WELL AS CHANGED BOTH BULBS AND THEY STILL WILL NOT WORK. IT WAS DARK WHILE I WAS DRIVING, WHICH POSED A DANGEROUS SITUATION. UPON RESEARCHING ONLINE, THERE SEEMS TO BE OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.

Jan 20, 2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the fuel gauge was not registering the proper amount of fuel in the vehicle. The fuel warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the electrical system. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Reliable Buick GMC (400 Automall Dr, Roseville, CA 95661) where it was diagnosed with an electrical and fuel system failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred her to NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V223000 (Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 105,294.

Nov 21, 2022

2013 GMC ACADIA. HAS PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL GAUGE NOT ACCURATELY DISPLAYING CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL GAUGE WAS 1/4 GULL. AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN FIVE MILES, THE LOW RANGE WARNING DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE GAUGE NEEDLE WAS AT EMPTY. *JB

Dec 09, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

First problem is the trunk door. About a week ago I was getting something out of my trunk and accidently hit the button and the door started to close so i tried to get away from it and somehow my arm got caught and there is absolutly NO sensor to stop the trunk from crushing my arm. Unforunately, i did have some injury to my arm from the trunk coming down and have pictures of the brusing on my arm. A sensor to stop the trunk from closing on a body part or anything for that matter needs to be better made or put in the vehicle. I took pictures of my arm days later because i was in to much pain to take them when it happened. It was not a fun injurying. Saturday night iced it, sunday had to have it elevated because it was so swollen, didnt take the picture until Wednesday when it finally had calmed down. There is bruising and swelling still on Wednesday. this happened July 9th Second problem i recently had an issue with my wiring i guess it was. Specifically it was reduced engine power message displayed and my engine stalled out on me. I was told that this is a common problem with Buick Enclaves, Chevrolet Traverses, and GMC Acadia's which is the car i have. Being that this is a common issue wouldnt this be something that would be concerned a RECALL? i dont know how recalls so im more curious about it. my car stalled out on me in the middle of traffic on July 16th

Jul 19, 2022

Injuries: 1

WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR IT IMMEDIATELY GAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, BEGAN VIOLENTLY SHUDDERING, AND RAN "SERVICE STABILITRAK" "TRACTION CONTROL OFF" AND "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" WARNINGS. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND THEY KEEP TELLING US NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE EVEN CALLED GMC SERVICE LINE DIRECTLY AND EXPLAINED THAT THIS OCCURS WHILE WE ARE DRIVING THE CAR AND THE VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THIS TIME THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND INITIALLY TURNED ON. WE RESTARTED THE CAR AND IT TOOK TWO TRIES BEFORE IT APPEARED TO START "NORMALLY." THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON.

Apr 05, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS

2 complaints

SERVICE SIDE BLIND DETECTION STARTED GOING OFF THEN THE SIDE BLIND DETECTION STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. NOW THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY AND WAS TOLD THE SIDE BLIND DETECTION MONITORS CAN CAUSE THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.

Feb 26, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE AIR BAGS AND SERVICE FRONT CAMERA WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. ROGERS AUTO GROUP CHICAGO (2720 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 72,000.

Jun 01, 2018

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. FROM 5MPH-70MPH. THIS HAPPENS ERRATICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IT RESULTS IN AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OFF ALL POWER.

Dec 17, 2020

I WAS DRIVING AT ROUGHLY FIFTY MPH WHEN ENGINE SHUTOFF AND PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL TO PULLOVER AVOIDING REAR END CRASH BY SEMI TRUCK I ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE BUT VEHICLE ENGINE LOCKED WITHOUT ANY WARNING I CALLED DEALER AND TOWED INTO SERVICE AND IT WAS SOMETHING INTERNAL IN ENGINE AND TOLD TO WAIT FOR MORE INFO. *TR

Mar 18, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE

2 complaints

2014 GMC ACADIA WENT ABRUPTLY INTO WHAT THEY CALL LIMP MODE. THE ENGINE LOST POWER, WITH A MASSIVE SHUTTER THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE, NUMEROUS WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH, SAYING REDUCED POWER, LOW VOLTAGE, TRACTION CONTROL/STABILITY CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I HAVE DONE SOME ONLINE RESEARCH AND SEEMS TO BE A BIG ISSUE FOR THE ACADIA! A RECALL TO GENERAL MOTORS IS IN ORDER SO ALL THESE SAFETY ISSUES GET ADDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THERE ARE STORIES THAT THE DEALERS HAVE FIXED THEM BUT A WEEK OR TWO LATER THE ISSUES RETURNED. PLEASE HELP US

Oct 16, 2020

FIRST, 2 DAYS AFTER WE PURCHASED THE CAR, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THEN THE FRONT CAMERA NEEDED SERVICE AND THE SIDE WARNINGS STOPPED. THEN THE SEAT HEATERS QUIT. THE FOBS BOTH QUIT WORKING, WOULD. IT PROPERLY UNLOCK THE DOORS. WE GOT AN AIRBAG NEEDS SERVICE WARNING. A CHECK GAGES WARNING. A SERVICE TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNING. FINALLY, THE ENGINE LOCKS UP AND WON'T START, TURN OVER, OR ANYTHING. SEVERAL HOURS LATER, THE CAR STARTS. THEN IT GOES THROUGH THE WHOLE CYCLE AGAIN OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS TIL IT DOESN'T START AGAIN AND LEAVES US STRANDED. AGAIN. THE FIRST TIME, THE MCDANIEL GMC SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHANGED OUT THE BATTERY AND BELIEVED THAT WOULD FIX IT. WE PAID $190 FOR THAT. IT DIDN'T WORK. IT WENT THROUGH THE SAME CYCLE AGAIN WITHIN A MONTH. NOW THEY EXPECT US TO PAY TO HAVE HE MODULE FIXED, EVEN THOUGH THEY KNEW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR IT WHEN HEY SOLD IT TO US.

Mar 14, 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE

2 complaints

THE GEARS SOMETIMES DOES A HARD PUSH WHEN CHANGING GEARS AUTOMATICALLY. THE DASHBOARD LIGHT KEEPS TURNING OFF AND DRIVER CAN NOT SEE THE SPEEDOMOTOR ETC.

Oct 15, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED, SERVICE STABILITRAK, AND TRACTION CONTROL OFF WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS HAD TO BE REPLACED EIGHT TIMES WITHIN ONE YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.

Mar 08, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE FAILED TO REMAIN OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFTGATE ACTUATOR MOTOR CONTROL SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE CONTACT'S CHILD SUFFERED A MINOR HEAD INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V415000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,147.

Mar 24, 2016

Injuries: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS PREMATURE RUST AND CORROSION NEAR THE REAR FRAMING AS WELL AS CORRODED WIRING IN THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE WIRING HARNESS. THE RED AND WHITE WIRING WAS FRAYED AND CAUSED THE WIRING HARNESS TO RUB AGAINST THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE DAMAGED ELECTRICAL WIRES CAUSED A FAILURE IN PROPER VOLTAGE DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRES AND THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

Mar 01, 2016

POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 10 AND 20 MILES PER HOUR, SOMETHING UNDERNEATH THE BODY OF THE CAR, MOVES IN A CIRCULAR MOTION AND CLUNKS UNDERNEATH THE GAS PEDAL. THIS MOVEMENT CAN BE FELT UNDER THE GAS PEDAL AND FLOOR AS WELL AS HEARD. THIS OCCURS 80-90 PERCENT OF THE TIME AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ALSO SHIFTS HARD INTO GEAR AT ABOUT THIS MPH. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TESTED SEVERAL ACADIAS AND FOUND A GM BULLETIN ON THIS EVENT. THE GM BULLETIN INDICATES THIS IS A "NORMAL" CYCLING OF THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM THAT OCCURS ON THE ACADIA AND CHEVY TRAVERSE MODELS. SO FAR GM HAS BEEN UNWILLING TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, YET BECAUSE IT IS A BRAKE ISSUE AND IS FELT UNDER THE GAS PEDAL, THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE IS HIGHLY CONCERNING TO ME. I DRIVE A VARIETY OF VEHICLES FOR WORK AND DO NOT EXPERIENCE THIS ROTATION AND CLUNK WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY. *JS

Jul 27, 2014

WAS GOING TO BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE WHEN I PUT THE SHIFTER INTO REVERSE. WHEN THE SHIFTER WAS IN REVERSE, IT SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR ON ITS OWN INTO DRIVE AND IT WENT FORWARD SLAMMING FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE INTO A REFRIGERATOR. CAUSING THE REFRIGERATOR TO BE COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND THE FRONT END OF THE HOOD TO BECOME CROOKED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND CONCERNING AS HAD THEIR BEEN SOMEONE IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE IT WOULD HAVE MORE THAN LIKELY SERIOUSLY HURT THEM OR KILLED THEM. I HAVE ALSO HAD OTHER INCIDENTS WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THAT IT WILL SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO LOW ON ITS OWN AND THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY AT LEAST 3 TIMES PER WEEK. *TR

Jun 11, 2014

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. In addition, the contact stated that upon further inspection, the fuel gauge failed to properly display the fuel level. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic, where the unknown repairs were made; however, the traction control, ABS, Stabili-trak, and seat belt warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign: 14V614000 (Electrical System), 14V266000 (Seat Belts), 21V246000 (Air Bags), and 14V223000 (Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Oct 22, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

Got onto the interstate and suddenly my car stopped but didn’t kill. My traction control light said off and then it said reduced engine power and my fuel went down to E. I couldn’t go but my car was still running. I killed it then waited a minute and started it again and it started moving slowly. Then it said service stabliltrak and traction system but since the light have went off. Around the same time I started hearing popping and crackling sounds from my speaker and now I have no interior sound at all just popping sounds no matter if my car is started or not. I’m scared it’s going to catch on fire or something

Sep 15, 2025

SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

I took my 2014 GMC Acadia into the dealership I purchased it at because my airbag light was on. This was before the recall. I was told at that time that nothing was wrong and and I probably hit a bump and juggled something loose. I paid $190 for that. Now my vehicle is in the shop and I can no longer operate it or sell it because it is deemed unsafe due to this recall. I contacted GMC and there is no remedy for this. It has been 8 months. This is not timely. They would not offer a replacement, refund or a loaner vehicle. I recorded this call and received a case number. I believe this is against federal law. I then contracted the dealership I purchased the vehicle through and they will not provide a rental or repair or replace my vehicle either. N fact, they were trying to get me to do $4,000 in repairs. This may fall under the lemon law and I contacted an attorney. Some people have been without vehicles 8 months now since this recall occurred. This is absurd. I had one vehicle that now I cannot use. I need to be made whole.I have 5 children. Who is responsible? I will not stop until I get compensated. There are a total of 6 recalls out on my car. Only one has been closed. The seatbelt. The other recalls could cause major damage to expensive components like the engine and transmission. The EUC was under recall and was never fixed in my vehicle also. I found this out through a search on kbb.com. This may have in turn caused more out of pocket expenses

Jan 10, 2024

AIR BAGS,SUSPENSION

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger’s side strut was defective and needed to be replaced. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 138,379. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Sep 27, 2023

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

1.- Found water in the doors electrical connectors, the radio, alerts, blinkers sounds stops working and makes an electric short circuit sound. Informatic radio systems works on and off. 2.- break pedal with unusual play this make the stop lights turn on all the time and triggers the stabilitytrack system fails the car it’s like speeding up and down. 3.- the previous problem play in the break pedal triggers a transmission malfunction Does not change gears and makes the engine loose power preventing a major damages but at same time it’s very dangerous while driving because we never know when it will happen the failure.

Aug 20, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE

1 complaint

Since I have owned this vehicle, my blind spot alert system has failed 3 times. In every occurrence, the warning lights in the mirror have been stuck in the "on" position. It has occurred at approximately 60k miles, 100k miles, and now 150k miles. In each occurrence, it was a defective sensor module due to the location of the module that allows water to get into the box. The blind spot light stays on constantly and no longer detects vehicle located in the blind spot of the vehicle. In every case, the cost of the repair was over $800 to replace the box.

Apr 30, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while starting the vehicle the radio was inoperable and the air bag sensor would chime as if a passenger was seated in the passenger’s seat and not using the seat belt. Additionally, the power locks were inoperable, and the yellow lights for the blind side detection system were illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the heater and A/C functioned sporadically. Additionally, the vehicle was difficult to start and would require several attempts before starting. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

Mar 01, 2023

LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint

Blind spot monitor module corrosion, second replacement in three years. Warning lamps on and side mirror alert lights remain on at all times causing a distraction at night.

Jan 23, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

Suv stalled and everything shut off and could not start ! It has happened twice and have had it in dealership and they cannot find the problem. Battery’s has been replaced but I believe its electrical!

Jan 12, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while walking to the vehicle to start the vehicle, she became aware that the hatch back was up, and all the doors were unlocked. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Jan 09, 2023

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

Gas gauge does not read accurately. We have ran out of gas one time due to this issue, resulting with us stalling in the middle of a busy street. Now that that has occurred gas is put into the tank every few days but gas gauge still only registers 1/4 of tank to “Low Range”. MULTIPLE OCCASIONS!

Mar 16, 2022

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

My wife was driving at highway speeds (70MPH) on the interstate in Chicago when without warning her cluster lights appeared and her vehicle lost propulsion (stalled, Stall, died). She had no warning and the area had no shoulder for her to pull off into so she had to come to a complete stop in the right lane of the highway. People are doing speeds well above 70MPH, I would hate to think of what could have happened if a person or line of vehicles could not change lanes in time; very serious injuries and possibly death for all invovled. Fortunatly, she had the sense to put the car in park (highway lane) and completed a key cycle thus restarting the vehicle and then obviously accelerating quickly to get out of harms way. As people are swirving out of her lane and honking at her. I put our VIN into the NHTSA site and see the vehicle has no outstanding recalls. Then i search just the model year and come across a recall (14V-614, GM recall number 14515) that appears to be the same issue we may have had. In the vehicle information section of the 573 it lists: Descriptive Information : 2014 GMC Acadia Production Dates : JUN 27, 2013 - SEP 26, 2013 Plugging my VIN into a VIN decoder, i see that my vehicle was built July 26, 2013; this falls within the suspect time of this recall. Why have I not been notified of this recall? Why is the NHTSA tool not show my vehicle as being affected? This could have been a very a tragic ending. I hope you (NHTSA) reach out directly to GM to figure out why my vehicle was not included in the recall. Why my wife was put in harms way.

Aug 06, 2021

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

While traveling approximately 75mph the Service Traction Control light came on followed closely by the Low Oil Pressure Stop Engine Immediately light. We attempted to travel to a more safe area along the interstate. Within seconds the engine immediately shut off causing the loss of power steering and power brakes. The steering wheel locked in place causing the total loss of steering control. We were able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop, I would attribute this success to my being a Defensive Driver Instructor and Transportation Safety Professional. The risk associated with the issues we were faced with could have easily ended in tragedy especially at this speed (75 mph, 80 mph zone) The diagnosis of the vehicle was inconclusive due to the number of codes that were shown. The vehicle was no longer functional and had to be replaced. No documentation, other than the bill for towing is available. Diagnosis was done at no charge.

Jul 14, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

MY FUEL GAUGE OCCASIONALLY REGISTERS AS EMPTY EVEN AFTER I FILL THE GAS TANK. THIS TYPICAL HAPPENS IF I LET THE FUEL GO BELOW 1/4 TANK. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE FIRST 30,000 MILES AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THERE WAS NO RECALL OR SAFETY ALERT FOR THIS CONDITION. IT GRADUALLY GOES UP AS I DRIVE. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND MODEL YEAR.

May 08, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LANE DEPARTURE

1 complaint

CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALL ELECTRICAL WENT OUT. DOORS ALL LOCKED WHILE INSIDE, KEY STUCK IN IGNITION. STARTED WITH SIDE DETECTION WARNING AND WITHIN A FEW DAYS CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING! HUGE SAFETY ISSUE! WILL NOT RESTART AND STILL CAN'T GET KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED BUT NO POWER. COMPLETELY DEAD. THERE IS A KNOWN RECALL ON 2014 GMC ACADIAS FOR ELECTRONIC MODULE FAILURE BUT NOT OUR SPECIFIC VEHICLE THOUGH THIS SEEMS TO BE THE EXACT CAUSE OF OUR PROBLEMS. GMC SAID THEY COULD NOT HELP?!

Jan 08, 2021

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

TIMING CHAIN/BELT. SUV IS MAKING A LOUD RATTLE WHEN TURNING VEHICLE ON. I GOT THIS ISSUE "FIXED" LAST YEA RIGHT AT 79,000 MILES. WARRANTY PAID FOR IT. 20,000 MILES LATE I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AGAIN, RATTLE NOISE, ENGINE LIGHT ON, AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. IT WORRIES THAT THIS WILL BE A MAJOR IF IT GIVES OUT WHILE I AM DRIVING WITH MY KIDS.

Nov 10, 2020

STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING COMING TO OUR DESTINATION STOP, AT BOUT 1000FT LEFT, MY 2014 ACADIA JUST STARTED SHAKING, AND MISFIRING AND LOSING POWER. ON THE STEERING COLUMN, THE NOTIFICATION STATES, TRACTION SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. WE THEN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND PUT IN PARK, THEN STARTED DRIVING AGAIN AND WENT OFF AFTER 2-3 MINUTES. THEN POWERED OFF AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS, AND OTHERS OFF.

Oct 17, 2020

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

THE MODULE FOR THE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, BACK UP CAMERA, TV'S/DVD'S QUITE WORKING AFTER IT WENT THROUGH THE CAR WASH. WHEN TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC IT WAS SAID IT MODULE WAS FILLED WITH WATER. ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THIS ADDRESS IN APRIL OF 2019 AND NOW OTHER THINGS ARE GETTING WORSE! SIDE MIRROR LIGHTS ALWAYS ON.

Aug 01, 2020

AIR BAGS,ENGINE

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 65 MPH, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN REDUCED ENGINE POWER ALERT. THE CAR WENT DOWN TO 8 MPH AND HARD TO STEER. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO PULL OFF ON THE SIDE WITHOUT GETTING HIT. TURNED OFF THE CAR (45 MINS) AS I WAS WAITING FOR MY SPOUSE AND WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON, IT STARTED WITHOUT AN ISSUE. THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON A FEW TIMES AND THEN IT TURNS OFF ON ITS OWN. THE CAR HAS SHUT DOWN A FEW TIMES WHEN DRIVING SLOWLY - TURNING FROM A STOP OR IN DRIVE-THRU. TOOK IT TO THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE ISSUE AND FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. I ALSO GET THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT TURN ON AND OFF RANDOMLY.

Feb 11, 2020

STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

THE STEERING TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT WAS REALLY TIGHT AND HARD TO STEER AS IS THERE WERE NO POWER STEERING THE VEHICLE TWO DAYS LATER BROKE DOWN ON THE INTERSTATE I WENT FROM 70MPH TO 30MPH WITHIN SECONDS WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED THE SEAT BELT JERKED MY SHOULDER IT JERKED SO HARD WHEN THE ENGINE REDUCED POWER DUE TO WHAT THE MESSAGE ON THE DASH SAID WAS A TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE I SPENT 1600 GETTING THE POWER STEERING PUMP, WATER PUMP AND WHAT THEY SAID WAS A LOOSE WIRE CAUSING TH TRACTION CONTROL PROBLEM FIXED JUST FOR THE CAR TO BREAK DOWN AGAIN WITH THE SAME TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE MESSAGE THE CAR SLOWED DOWN SO QUICKLY I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY SEAT BELT ON AND THE BREAKS WERE VERY HARD TO PUSH I HAD TO CRAWL TO A STOP ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED AGAIN AND NO STEERING THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE THERE SHOULD BE A LAW SUIT

Oct 20, 2019

AIR BAGS,SEATS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF 2014 ACADIA OWNERS HAVING A SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON AND WONT GO OFF. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR ALL ACADIA'S OF 2013 AND EARLIER THAT HAD A RECALL TO FIX THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE. 2014 NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND POSSIBLE DEATH UPON IMPACT ISSUE IF AIRBAG DOESNT GO OFF DUE TO GMC'S NEGLIGENCE IN DEALING WITH THE SAME ISSUE PREVIOUS MODELS HAD. GMC COULD FACE LAWSUITS IF SOMEONE IS KILLED DUE TO THIS ISSUE ON THIS YEAR ACADIA. ITS APPROX $500 TO FIX AND IS A CONSISTENT PROBLEM ACROSS MANY OWNED ACADIAS. MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OR HAD THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THIS NEEDS TO BE DEALT WITH IMMEDIATELY.

Sep 05, 2019

SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

MY SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND SERVICE STABLILITREK COMES ON WHILE I'M DRIVING WHICH IS VERY BECAUSE THE CAR JERKS WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE AT A CERTAIN SPEED. AND WHEN I GO AROUND A CURVE THE STABLILITREK ACTIVE COME ON AND THE CAR MAKES A HUMMING NOISE.

Jul 31, 2019

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IN THE DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON AND REMAINS ON FOR SEVERAL DAYS TO SEVERAL WEEKS THEN CLEARS FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THEN REPEATS. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE WHEN PRESENTING FOR DIAGNOSTIC REPAIRS.

Jul 18, 2019

AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

I HAVE APPROXIMATELY 67000 MILE ON MY CAR AND TODAY THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON OFF AND ON I WILL PUT FUEL AND AND THE GAUGE STILL READS EMPTY OR HALF TANK TAKES RESTARTING CAR MANY TIMES BEFORE READS ACCURATELY ALSO PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALARM WILL GO OFF WHEN NO ONE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT

Apr 26, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

THERE IS A WATER LEAK EVERY TIME IT RAINS. ONCE I COULD NOT SHUT OFF MY CAR HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. SAID THE DRAIN LINE FOR SUNROOF HAD DEBRI AND WATER WAS SITTING ON FUSE BOX. WATER LEAKS IN FLOOR BOARD. YESTERDAY, THERE IS NO SOUND IN VEHICLE AT ALL (NO RADIO NO BLINKING NOISE WHEN BLINKER IS TURNED ON.)

Jan 29, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

FUEL GAGE CONTINUOUSLY SHOWS FULL THEN A FEW MINS LATER EMPTY EVEN AFTER FILLING UP TAKE, GAGE SHOES TIRE LEVELS IN ACCURATELY, LIGHTS WILL FLICKER AND WON'T SHUT OFF AFTER TURNED OFF COMPLETELY, DRIVER SEAT CONTINUES TO WIGGLE LOOSE EVEN AFTER TIGHTENING BACK OVER AND OVER, WHEN VEHICLE ISN'T SITTING IN PARK ON AFTER ABOUT 30MINUTES OR SO IT WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE, SPUTTER THEN FINALLY STALL REGUARDLESS OF ACCELERATING TO RESTART IT WILL STILL STALK WHEN DRIVING FOR AWHILE THE VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY JERK FORWARD WHILE DRIVING AND FEEL LIKE IT LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING AS WELL EVEN AFTER I TOOK IT TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND HAVING A SENSOR CHANGED(WHICH A DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED WAS WRONG) ALONG WITH AN OIL CHANGE WE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE RECALLS THAT WERE LISTED PRIOR TO US PURCHASING THE VEHICLE SHOULD'VE BEEN ADDRESSED WEREN'T WE NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THEY'D LOOK AT THOSE RECALLS FROM THEN BUT WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM AT OUR OWN COST AND THAT THE RECALLS AND ISSUE SALES WE HAD TALKED ABOUT WEREN'T LISTED SO AT THIS POINT WE'RE UNABLE TO TAKE THE FAMILY VEHICLE TOO FAR FROM HOME CONSIDERING WE LIVE 30 MINS OUTSIDE OF TUCSON, WE HAVE FOUR KIDS AND MY HUSBAND IS A DISABLED VETERAN WE EVEN STATED TO THE DEALERSHIP WE NEEDED A DEPENDABLE VEHICLE THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME

Jan 07, 2019

SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

SERVICE AIR BAG SOON COMES UP 30 OR MORE TIMES A DAY AND STRUTS ARE MAKING NOISE

Jan 06, 2019

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

THE PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT WARNING CHIMED TO INDICATE A PASSENGER WAS NOT WEARING A SEATBELT AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF LIGHT TOGGLED BACK AND FORTH WHEN NO PASSENGER WAS IN THE CAR IN THE SEAT. THIS RESOLVED SPONTANEOUSLY BY THE NEXT DAY, NOW THE SERVICE AIRBAG SOON NOTICE AND WARNING LIGHT IS LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT THAT WOULD CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY OR ACTIVATE. I SEE THAT A PREVIOUS RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED IN 2014 FOR THE 2009-2013 MODELS OF GMC ACADIA, BUT MY SPECIFIC ACADIA IS A 2014 MODEL. THERE ARE NO ACTIVE RECALLS LISTED FOR MY VEHICLE, HOWEVER AN AIRBAG MALFUNCTION IS A SERIOUS CONCERN FOR GMC ACADIA OWNERS. THIS ISSUE JUST STARTED AND I HAVE NOT VISITED A DEALER YET.

Dec 03, 2018

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

8/28/18 - VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY HAD JERKING/SHAKING AT AROUND 40MPH WITH VARIOUS SERVICE MESSAGES - STABILITRAK, TRACTION ON, TRACTION OFF, AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE. TRACTION SKID LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ONCE ABOVE 40 MPH, NO MORE JERKING. SPEEDOMETER WAS FLYING UP AND DOWN INTERMITTENTLY AS WELL. ONCE PARKED AND SHUT OFF FOR AN HOUR, I STARTED VEHICLE AND NO ISSUES. DROVE IT TO REPAIR SHOP AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE. IT DEFINITELY FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WANTED TO STALL. NOW I'M NERVOUS TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE I'M SURE IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS OCCURRED ON LOCAL STREETS WITH 45 MPH SPEED LIMITS.

Aug 30, 2018

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION COIL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE DESIGN HAS CLOSE PROXIMITY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS CAN RESULT IN ACCELERATED CONTAMINATION FOR THE UN BURNED FUEL ENTERING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS RESULTING IN ENGINE OR CONVERTER ASSEMBLY FAILURE

Aug 27, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE

1 complaint

"TAKATA RECALL" ON TUESDAY JUNE 19 I HAD PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY JUST BEFORE MY GARAGE WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND GOT OUT TO UNLOAD AND PREPARE TO TRANSFER MY ONE KID AND THEN THE OTHER. IT WAS 100 DEGREE WEATHER SO HAD TO KEEP THE CAR RUNNING. AFTER A MINUTE OR SO BEING IN PARK, MY CAR BEGAN TO DRIVE FORWARD WITH NO ONE BEHIND THE WHEEL. MY CAR DROVE OFF MY RETAINING WALL AND LANDED VERTICALLY WITH MY CHILDREN SUSPENDED IN THEIR CAR SEATS. EMERGENCY OFFICIALS RESPONDED. I HAVE VIDEO AND WILL HOLD OFF FIXING THE DAMAGE OF VEHICLE SO THAT THE FEDS CAN INVESTIGATE. GMC ALSO WOULD LIKE TO TAKE A LOOK AT IT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHERE TO SUBMIT MY SECURITY FOOTAGE.

Jun 20, 2018

Crash: 1

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

1 complaint

WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE FEELS AS IF IT MISS-SHIFTS. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHETHER IT IS ON A HIGHWAY OR CITY STREETS, FROM TIME TO TIME, IT WILL FEEL LIKE THE SUV PULLS BACK OR "SKIPS A BEAT."

Jun 04, 2018

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

CAR ONLY HAS 52,000 MILES ON IT AND THE ABS, BRAKE AND TRACTION LIGHTS HAVE REPEATEDLY COME ON. THE ISSUES HAS CAUSED THE LOST OF CRUISE CONTROL AND HIGH RISE OF MY ABS SYSTEM NOT WORKING DUE TO A WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILING. THE CAR SHOULDN'T HAVE THIS ISSUE WHEN THIS LITTLE OF MILEAGE ON IT. THE CAR STARTED THIS ALL OF SUDDEN AS I WAS DRIVING ONE DAY WHEN I WAS DRIVING IT ON THE STREET AND ONCE THE CAR IS IN GEAR ON ANY STREET SURFACE. THE RISK OF LOSING MY ABS HAS CAUSED MY NOT TO WANT TO DRIVE IT. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS ISSUE. MANY HAVE REPORTED ON DIFFERENT FORUMS OF THIS ISSUE AT A LOW MILEAGE. NO CAR SHOULD HAVE THIS SENSOR ISSUE "IF THAT IS WHAT IT TRULY IS" AT THIS YEARLY OF ITS LIVE SPAN AND LOW OF MILEAGE.

May 30, 2018

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

I HAD JUST PICKED UP 250 PIECES OF CHICKEN FROM GIANT EAGLE TO FEED THE HOMELESS AT THE YWCA AND PLACED THE BOXES IN THE BACK OF MY VEHICLE. AS I DROVE DOWN THE STREET THE WINDOW BEGAN TO FOG SO I TURNED ON THE DEFROST. WITHIN MINUTES OF TURNING ON THE DEFROST, THE WINDOW SHATTERED INTO PIECES. I ENDED UP HAVING TO THROW AWAY OVER 100 PIECES OF CHICKEN, BUT LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE CORPORATE OFFICE, BUT THEY SAY THEY CANNOT ASSIST. AFTER SPEAKING WITH CANDICE AT GMC, @866-790-3600 EXT 5923331, I WAS TOLD THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED DOES NOT COVER GLASS. I BOUGH THE CAR USED ALMOST A YEAR AGO, PURCHASED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY TO REPLACE THE BUMPER TO BUMPER COVERAGE, SO WHY DOESN'T IT COVER GLASS? WHAT IS EVEN MORE FRIGHTENING TO ME IS HOW DOES A WINDOW JUST SHATTER? THIS IS A DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESS AND THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY GMC. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED IN OTHER GMC VEHICLES AND PERHAPS THIS NEEDS TO BE A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT BEFORE IT WILL BE PROPERLY ADDRESSED.

Nov 08, 2017

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THEN A MESSAGE DISPLAYING "ENGINE POWER REDUCED, SERVICE STABILITRAK." THEN VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY SLOWS DOWN AND CANNOT TRAVEL ABOVE 30 MILES PER HOUR. TOOK IT IN TO THE LOCAL GMC DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT, WHO PULLED THE CODE INDICATING IT WAS A THROTTLE BODY ISSUE. CHARGED US $120 TO CLEAN THE THROTTLE BODY, ONLY TO HAVE THE PROBLEM RESURFACE HOURS LATER. NOW WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT THROTTLE BODY PART TO ARRIVE, WHICH THEY INSIST WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM FOR ROUGHLY $350 PARTS AND LABOR. SHOP ALSO INFORMED US PROBLEM CAN BE TEMPORARILY CIRCUMVENTED BY TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, THEN TURN IT BACK ON. OFTEN THE ENGINE WILL NO LONGER BE IN REDUCED POWER MODE FOR ANYWHERE FROM 5 TO 20 MINUTES, THEN WILL THROW THE MESSAGE AND REPEAT THE ISSUE. *TR

Jan 19, 2017

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AROUND 40MPH ON SURFACE STREETS. . THE VEHICLE'S TRACTION CONTROL, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CAR RESTARTED BUT WOULD ONLY GO ABOUT 20MPH AND THE DEALER SAID IT WOULD BE SAFE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AT 60K MILES. THE COST WAS $945 AND IT SEEM TO BE FIXED BUT TOO EXPENSIVE FOR A CAR WITH ONLY 60K MILES. *TR

Nov 01, 2016

STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEATER MOTOR FAN INCREASED IN TEMPERATURE AND THE RADIO VOLUME INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

Feb 17, 2016

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

TWICE IN THE PAST WEEK I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE STABILITY TRACK SENSOR TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE ENGINE POWER DECREASED. WHEN TRYING TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD, IT WAS LIKE I HAD LOST POWER STEERING BECAUSE IT WAS A FIGHT TO TURN THE WHEEL. PRIOR TO THIS WE HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE SHIFTS GEARS, QUITE OFTEN IT IS A VERY HARD SHIFT TO THE POINT IT SHAKES THE WHOLE CAR AND FEELS LIKE IT IS STALLING. NOT SURE IF THAT IS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE OR SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE FUEL INJECTION. *TR

Jan 29, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS

1 complaint

VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION DISPLAY READ AIRBAG MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT. TOOK VEHICLE TO RANDY MARION GMC IN HUNTERSVILLE, NC TO BE FIXED. ELECTRICAL CONNECTER PROBLEM "DUE TO CORROSION " WAS "FIXED" ONLY TO HAVE ERROR LIGHT COME ON AGAIN 24HRS LATER. THIS IS A NEW VEHICLE WITH ONLY 24,000 MILES ON IT AND IS GARAGE KEPT. RANDY MARION GAVE IS A LOANER VEHICLE AND WAS GOING TO ORDER NEW CONNECTORS FOR THE AIRBAG. WE DROPPED TRUCK OFF ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH AND FINALLY HAD IT RETURNED TO US THE FOLLOWING FRIDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 18TH "FIXED AGAIN." THIS MORNING, DRIVING FAMILY TO THE STORE, MY FATHER-IN-LAW SAID THAT HIS SEAT WAS NOT STABLE. WE DISCOVERED SEAT WAS NOT BOLTED DOWN AND RETURNED TRUCK BACK TO RANDY MARION BUICK-GMC. SERVICE MANAGER APOLOGIZED AND SAID IT WAS AN OVERSIGHT AND NOT BOLTING THE SEAT BACK DOWN. WAITING TO GET OUR TRUCK BACK IN WORKING A SAFE CONDITION. TERRIBLE!!!

Dec 19, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. UPON ENTERING THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT REALIZED THAT THE AIR CONDITION WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THE SYSTEM TO BE LOW ON FREON AND THE VEHICLE HAD AN AIR CONDITIONING LEAK. THE TECHNICIAN RECHARGED THE SYSTEM AND ADDED DYE TO DETERMINE THE ORIGIN OF THE LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,079.

Jul 30, 2015

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE'S SPEED DECREASED AFTER THE SERVICE STABILITRAK AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE SPEED DECREASING WHILE DRIVING UP HILLS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT IT APPEARED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ONE OTHER OCCASION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000. UPDATED 09/01/2015*LJ UPDATED 10/14/2015*15

Jun 29, 2015

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 70 MPH IN THE LEFT LANE AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SPUTTER LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL. IT DROPPED MY SPEED TO 60 WITHOUT WARNING. I HAD A VEHICLE BEHIND ME GOING THE SAME SPEED AND HAD TO QUICKLY MOVE TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID GETTING HIT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TRACTION CONTROL / STABILITRAC TURNED OFF. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME I WAS USING THE WRONG GAS. THEY CLEANED CARBON OUT OF THE INTAKE VALVES. I HAVE PUT GAS IN IT TWICE SINCE THEN, AT SHELL, WHICH IS WHAT THEY TOLD ME TO USE. IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY 12/9 WHEN I WAS GOING AROUND A CORNER IN THE RAIN. THIS TIME IT SAID SERVICE STABILITRAK AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHING AND THE ENGINE SPUTTERING. I HAD BEEN GOING THROUGH A PUDDLE AT THE TIME SO I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD NO RECORD OF ME BRINGING IT IN ON THE 21ST. I AM BRINGING IT BACK TO THEM ON THE 15TH BECAUSE THAT IS THE FIRST TIME THEY WILL HAVE A LOANER AVAILABLE FOR ME. I AM NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE OF THE DANGER OF SLIDING AND LOSING CONTROL. I HAVE NO WARNING OF WHEN THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO PIN POINT IT HAPPENING AT ANY CERTAIN MILEAGE OR SUCH. VERY SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS. *TR

Dec 09, 2014

STEERING,ENGINE

1 complaint

DURING EVENING RUSH HOUR, THE CAR STALLED OUT COMPLETELY WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH ON A MILD INCLINE ON THE HIGHWAY. GAS GAUGE SAID APPROXIMATELY A QUARTER TANK OF GAS. ALL POWER STEERING WAS LOST, BUT I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY. A SERVICE TRUCK PUT APPROXIMATELY 5 GALLONS OF GAS INTO THE TANK, BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND I HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. HEAD OF GM DEALER SERVICE SAID NOTHING WRONG WITH CAR AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE PROBLEM, AND THAT THE THING WITH THIS CAR IS THAT YOU CAN'T DRIVE IT ON AN INCLINE WITH LESS OF A QUARTER TANK OF GAS OR IT MIGHT STALL. SALES REP AT DEALER SHARED SIMILAR STORY OF 2014 ACADIA STALLING ON HIM BUT AS HE TOLD US, HE WAS FORTUNATE HE WAS ONLY GOING 25 MPH. *TR

Nov 13, 2014

SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

WE HAVE HAD THE CAR SINCE JANUARY AND I GUESS TODAY WAS THE FIRST DAY I HAVE DRIVEN THE CAR WITH THE BACK WINDOWS DOWN. I TOOK MY DOG WITH ME SO I ROLLED DOWN THE BACK WINDOWS WHEN I DID THIS THE WHOLE CAR STARTED SHAKING AND YOU COULD SEE IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR THAT THE BACK DOORS SHOOK HARD. THE SHAKING MADE A LOAD RACKET THAT HURT ME EARS. IT HAPPENED WITH EITHER BACK WINDOW DOWN BUT WAS WORST WITH THE DRIVER SIDE. IT WAS REAL BAD WITH BOTH WINDOWS DOWN. I DID NOT GET THE SHAKEN WITH THE FRONT WINDOWS DOWN AND THE BACK WINDOWS UP. IT ONLY ACCURED WHEN THE BACK WINDOWS WERE DOWN. IT HAPPENED AT 65 MILES AN HOUR AND AT 40 MILES AN HOUR. IT HAS TO BE A DESIGN FLAW BECAUSE IT WAS BAD. I FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS A BAD TIRE BUT IT WENT AWAY WITH WINDOWS UP AND ONLY CAME BACK WHEN BACK WINDOWS WERE DOWN. AFTER MAKING SURE THE TIRES WERE OK, I PLAYED WITH THE WINDOWS TO SEE WHEN THE VIBRATION STARTED AND GOT WORST. THE VIBRATION WOULD START WHEN EITHER BACK WINDOW WOULD GET A FOURTH OF THE WAY DOWN AND WOULD GET WORST AS THE WINDOWS WOULD GO DOWN. THE FASTER I WENT THE WORST IT GOT. NO VIBRATION EVER HAPPENED WHEN JUST THE FRONT WINDOWS WERE DOWN AND NO VIBRATION WHEN ALL WINDOWS WERE UP. THE CAR WOULD VIBRATE ENOUGH THAT IT SCARED ME AND I THINK SOMEONE NEEDS TO LOOK INTO IT AND TEST DRIVE OUR CAR THANK YOU *TR

Oct 26, 2014

STEERING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

I PARKED THE VEHICLE AND LEFT IT RUNNING WITH MY MOTHER IN THE CAR WITH HER SEAT BELT ON. AS SHE WAS SITTING THERE THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD ON ITS OWN AND HIT A FORD F150 PARKED ACROSS FROM MY VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE AS WELL AS THE TRUCK. I FILED A CLAIM WITH GMC AND THEY HAD SOMEONE COME TO MY HOME AND RUN TEST ON MY VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD FIND NOTHING. AFTER THEY FINISHED THE TEST NY LOCKING MECHANISM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *TR

Oct 01, 2014

Crash: 1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

THE ACADIA'S FUEL GAUGE JUST STOPS WORKING AND THEN STARTS AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAS A JERKY MOTION WHEN SLOWING DOWN AROUND ANY CURVES...LIKE THE ENGINE HAS TO CATCH UP. *TR

Aug 26, 2014

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

ON 08/17/14 AT APPROXIMATELY 15:30, I WAS BACKING UP IN MY DRIVEWAY FROM A MAJOR ROADWAY AND MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER, STEERING AND BRAKES. I LOOKED AT THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER AND IT SAID SOMETHING LIKE "POWER LOSS" AND "BATTERY". I WAS IN TOO BIG OF A HURRY TO PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTART THE VEHICLE AND GET OUT OF THE ROAD TO CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IT WAS SAYING. I SIGNED A LEASE FOR THIS VEHICLE ON JULY 3, 2014 AND ACTUALLY WAS TOLD AFTER I SIGNED ALL THE PAPERS THAT MY VEHICLE WAS ONE THAT WAS INVOLVED IN THE IGNITION RECALL AND TO PLEASE DROP IT OFF AT THIS DEALER ON MONDAY, JULY 7, 2014 SO THEY COULD REPLACE THE IGNITION. ON MONDAY,JULY 7, 2014, THE DEALER PICKED MY VEHICLE UP FROM MY WORKPLACE, I'M JUST DOWN THE ROAD. I PICKED MY VEHICLE UP ON MY WAY HOME. FROM THAT TIME FORWARD, I NOTICED OCCASIONALLY I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. LIKE SOMETIMES WHEN YOUR STEERING WHEEL IS JUST WRONG. AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS, I WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED MAYBE 5-6 TIMES. ON 08/18/14, I TRIED TO CONTACT MY SALESMAN AND HE IS ON VACATION UNTIL NEXT MONDAY. I HAVE NOT CALLED THE DEALER BACK YET TO REPORT THIS, I AM AT WORK. MY MOTIVATION FOR REPORTING THIS IS THAT THE IGNITION WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE RECALL. NOW, I DON'T KNOW THAT IS THE REASON FOR THE POWER FAILURE ON SATURDAY, BUT I AM SUSPICIOUS OF THAT REPLACEMENT IGNITION. IT'S A BRAND NEW VEHICLE! *TR

Aug 18, 2014

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

SINCE THE DAY I DROVE MY ACADIA OFF THE LOT THERE HAS BEEN A "CLICK" THAT OCCURS WHICH SOUNDS LIKE IT IS COMING FROM THE ENGINE THAT CAN BE FELT UNDER THE GAS PEDAL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ABOUT TO SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR, BUT ONLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND NEVER AGAIN WHEN SWITCHING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR UNTIL IT HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE NOISE IT MAKES SOUNDS LIKE A MARBLE ROLLING ON A WOODEN FLOOR FOR ABOUT 1-2 SECONDS AND THEN CLICK AND THEN THE GEAR SHIFTS. THE DEALER SAID THEY DIDN'T HEAR ANYTHING BUT I DO AS WELL AS OTHER PASSENGERS DO EVERY DAY. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED AND THEN ACCELERATING, THE ENGINE SLAMS INTO GEAR WHEN BETWEEN 10-15 MPH BUT ONLY AFTER A TURN AND AN ATTEMPT AT ACCELERATION. ALSO, MY ACADIA IS NOT A VEHICLE UNDER THE "FAULTY GAS GAUGE" RECALL HOWEVER ONCE MY VEHICLE IS BELOW 1/4 TANK THE NEEDLE ON THE GAS GAUGE WILL JUMP FROM 1/8 TANK TO 1/16, BACK UP TO 1/8 OF A TANK ALL WHILE DRIVING ON FLAT ROADWAYS. CONCURRENTLY, THE RANGE FOR THE FUEL ON THE DIGITAL SCREEN GOES FROM 95 TO 58 TO 72 ALL WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON AT A CONSISTENT SPEED. LASTLY, THE VEHICLE HAS THE DENALI GRILL WHICH LEAVES MINIMAL AIRFLOW FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UP TO THREE HOURS AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF (IN A COOL GARAGE) YOU CAN STILL FEEL THE HEAT COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IF YOU PLACE YOUR HAND IN FRONT OF THE GRILL. COULD THIS BE A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD? ALL OF THESE ISSUES BEGAN WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH 60 MILES ON IT AND CONTINUE NOW AT 15,500 MILES. I DRIVE FREQUENTLY AND CAN TELL YOU THAT I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN MY VEHICLE BUT AM UNSURE WHAT TO DO AS THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE ONLY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE IS THE SEATBELT ISSUE BUT I THINK THERE ARE SERIOUS ENGINE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY GM. *TR

Aug 01, 2014

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

I WAS RETURNING FROM A DOCTORS APPOINTMENT AND STOPPED TO PICK UP MY SON'S PRESCRIPTION. I TURNED TO CHECK ON MY SON, WHO JUST TURNED ONE ON SUNDAY, AND SAW HIS FACE WAS EXTREMELY RED. I WAS CONFUSED BECAUSE HE WAS SO WARM AND I HAD THE A/C ON BLAST. APPARENTLY THE BACK OF MY NEW DENALI ACADIA 2014 WAS NOW ONLY BLOWING WARM AIR. I SHUT OFF THE REAR AIR ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOWS AND FULLY BLASTED ONLY THE FRONT A/C UNIT. I LIVED ONLY 3 MINUTES AWAY SO I RACED HOME AND GOT HIM OUT OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER A FEW MINUTES HE WOKE UP AND STARTED TO APPEAR HIS NORMAL SELF. I WENT BACK OUT TO THE VEHICLE AND RETESTED THE REAR AIR NOT WORKING. AFTER I CONFIRMED IT I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING THIS ISSUE UP ON THE INTERNET AND IT APPEARS TO BE QUIT COMMON. WITHOUT MY MOTHERLY INSTINCTS AND FORMER TRAINING MY SON COULD HAVE POSSIBLY DIED FROM HEAT INJURIES IN MY BRAND NEW VEHICLE. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS IS EVEN AN ISSUE I HAVE TO ALSO WORRY ABOUT. GMC NEEDS TO GET THIS ISSUE RESOLVES BEFORE SOMEONE DOES LOSE THEIR CHILD(REN) TO THIS HEAT ISSUE. HTTP://WWW.ACADIAFORUM.NET/INDEX.PHP?TOPIC=12405.0 HTTP://BOARDREADER.COM/FP/GMC_ACADIA_FORUM_ACADIAFORUM_N_9340259/PROBLEMS_RECALLS_TSBS_FAQS_LINKS_HOW_TOS_10202903.HTML. *TR

Jun 18, 2014

Injuries: 1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IN TRAFFIC, THE GREEN CAR INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND SLOWED DOWN MY SPEED TO A COMPLETE STOP. I PULLED OVER AND ALLOWED CARS TO GO AROUND ME AS I TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, 3 TIMES, AND IT WOULD NOT START. I CALLED ONSTAR TO SEE IF THEY COULD DO A CAR CHECK AND TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG. AFTER AN HOUR OF BEING STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH A CAR THAT WOULD NOT START, ONSTAR GOT ME A TOW TRUCK AND TOWED ME TO THE DEALER SHIP. THE DEALER SHIP AT FIRST COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR AND TRIED TO SEE IF IT WAS THE INDICATOR LIGHT, AFTER 3 DAYS THE CALLED ME AND INFORMED ME THAT THE BATTERY HAD A BAD CELL WHICH HAD CAUSED THE CARS SYSTEM TO SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THEY GAVE ME A NEW BATTERY AND THAT CLEARED UP THAT PROBLEM. I AM VERY CONCERNED WITH THIS HAPPENING TO SOMEONE ON A HIGHWAY, IMAGINE IF SOMEONE COULD NOT CONTROL THERE CAR AND SPEED WHILE DOING 70 MPH IN THE FAST LANE, THIS COULD EASILY CAUSE A CAR CRASH!!! I WAS FORTUNATE TO BE IN A NEIGHBORHOOD ONLY GOING 25 MPH BUT IT STILL COULD HAVE CAUSED A ACCIDENT SINCE THERE WAS CARS BEHIND ME. IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION AS I REALIZED I HAD NO CONTROL OF MY CAR, PLEASE MAKE PEOPLE AWARE OF THIS BECAUSE I HAVE HEARD OF GM HAVE MORE BAD BATTERIES! *TR

May 16, 2014

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

REAR DOOR LOCK AUTOMATICALLY LOCKS WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED IN DRIVE OR LOCKED VIA KEY PAD. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE REAR DOOR LOCK DOES NOT UNLOCK AND CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

May 03, 2014

WHEELS

1 complaint

CONSTANT VIBRATION EARLY IN MORNINGS FROM TIRES AND RIMS. GM SAID ITS BRIDGESTONE, BRIDGESTONE SAYS ITS GM. *JS

Apr 28, 2014

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