Major Problems with 2009 GMC Acadia Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2009 GMC Acadia

2009 GMC Acadia BODY Victims: 3 Mileage: 75000 miles

2009 GMC Acadia HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Victims: 1 Mileage: 47274 miles

2009 GMC Acadia HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE Victims: 1 Mileage: 5191 miles

Browse 2009 GMC Acadia complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, POWER TRAIN and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Acadia owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING i own a 2009 gmc acadia fwd slt-1 the vehicle was purchased new. we had minor issues with the vehicle...	105 ~ 63550 miles
POWER TRAIN first problem was the timing chains needing to be replaced at 18000 miles. after that repair was made the gas...	64 ~ 82286 miles
ENGINE bought used 2009 acadia in 2011 with 55000 miles and nothing but headache 1) 60k miles: liftgate came crashing down...	55 ~ 112430 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING drivers side headlight not functioning. found burnt wiring harness and connector. *tr...	36 ~ 63149 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM purchased a new 2009 gmc acadia the navigation radio and dvd system failed. vehicle only had 405 miles on it....	35 ~ 61233 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i believe i have some type of electrical issue. i started testing different parts of the dashboard lights such as...	12 ~ 53965 miles
AIR BAGS as per dealer suv needs a new steering rack and a new steering pump seatbelt retractor not functioning so airbag...	11 ~ 92876 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER tl-the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia slt. the contact stated that while in reverse or stopping on a hill...	10 ~ 82558 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. while driving approximately 80 mph the contact depressed the break pedal but...	9 ~ 55239 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE vehicle has automatic power assisted rear hatch back door opener. when it operates properly the door closes slowly using the...	9 ~ 61969 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE i opened my tailgage today 12/13/09 to put some items into my trunk. i leaned in to get them situated...	9 ~ 45515 miles
SEAT BELTS the second row seat belts that were listed on the nhtsa website for a recall. the dealer bergstron gmc of...	8 ~ 97161 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. the contact stated that the engine power reduced message illuminated on the...	8 ~ 59108 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM driving on sr at approx. 65mph when check engine light comes on and "engine power reduced" is displayed. car slows...	7 ~ 66134 miles
SEATS rust on seat hinges on front driver side front passenger side. will the surface rust eats into the metal hinges	6 ~ 59700 miles
SUSPENSION i bought the acadia new in 2009 . at 15k miles cd player turns on at night by itself and...	6 ~ 59667 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. the contact stated that the engine power reduced message illuminated on the...	4 ~ 22650 miles
STRUCTURE the hydraulics on my tailgate failed suddenly. i always use the power liftgate to open my tailgate but this time...	4 ~ 67545 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. the contact stated that when driving approximately 60 mph and under while...	3 ~ 4277 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. the contact stated that while in park the liftgate inadvertently closed while...	2 ~ 67500 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. the contact stated that while at a stop light the vehicle began...	2 ~ 77444 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard a squeaking sound coming...	2 ~ 42500 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES power door locks inoperative after shifting into park intermittently. locking occupants inside of vehicle. vehicle has been repaired three times...	2 ~ 12618 miles
EQUIPMENT i opened my tailgage today 12/13/09 to put some items into my trunk. i leaned in to get them situated...	2 ~ 2596 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN our 2009 gmc acadia with front wheel drive rolls backward when parked on a slight incline even when the transmission...	2 ~ 16572 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. while driving various speeds the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the...	1 ~ 42000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. while her child was seated in the rear passenger seat the contact...	1 ~ 30000 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY the suv was parked in my mom's driveway. i pushed the remote to open the rear power lift gate. i...	1 ~ 40000 miles
TIRES 2009 gmc acadia. consumer writes in regards to dissatisfaction of tire manufacturer and quality of the vehicle tires. *smd the...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT during the last few months i have noticed a problem with my 2009 gmc acadia. the problem occurs with the...	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY my air conditioning has never been cool on my vehicle especially in extremely hot weather. i took it in to...	1 ~ 43000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk violently intermittently. the contact...	1
VISIBILITY i entered approximate date that i first reported to the dealership the condition of the leather seats. the leather seats...	1 ~ 115000 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard a squeaking sound coming...	1 ~ 43000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle the check engine light illuminated...	1 ~ 30072 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY the hydraulics on my tailgate failed suddenly. i always use the power liftgate to open my tailgate but this time...	1 ~ 19934 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER my client was driving a 2009 gmc acadia (acquired 09-03-2008) on interstate 10 near marriana florida on 08-08-09 when the...	1 ~ 10000 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES i believe i have some type of electrical issue. i started testing different parts of the dashboard lights such as...	1
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i believe i have some type of electrical issue. i started testing different parts of the dashboard lights such as...	1

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