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1GKER23D59J••••••2009 Gmc ACADIA
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2009 Gmc ACADIA build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
275on the model
75builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 2Exterior Lighting 2Steering 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingMay 2020
The lighting housing is not compatible with the type of headlights because they over heat it and cause the running lights to melt the housing and cause the bulbs go stick to it and then your headlights don't work . The drivers side window fluctuates between working and not…
EngineApr 2018
Took vehicle to local gmc dealer for check engine light, at 159,879 miles. Dealer says timing chain is making noise and going bad. Estimated repair cost, $3,600. Noise is heard when engine is started and subsides a little when driving
StructureAug 2015
The contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the prop rod recovery system failed causing the liftgate to close unexpectedly. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V415000 (structure) however, the recall part was not available. The contact…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJun 2015
Car was on cruise control at 75 mph and climbing a hill, check engine light started flashing so I cancelled cruise control, when not accelerating check engine light would not illuminate, upon acceleration, light would flash again. Mechanic ran tests and found that the catalytic…
Power TrainAug 2014
The contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle jerked without warning. The contact also stated that shifting was difficult. On one occasion, the vehicle was shifted into reverse and the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GKER23D59J148176 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.