Major Problems with 2012 GMC Acadia Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2012 GMC Acadia

2012 GMC Acadia AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 64000 miles

2012 GMC Acadia ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Victims: 2 Mileage: 94000 miles

2012 GMC Acadia UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 1 Mileage: 27000 miles

Browse 2012 GMC Acadia complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER and EXTERIOR LIGHTING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Acadia owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia sle (lambda platform suv). the steering system is hazardous. it defaults into steering/pulling...	38 ~ 63849 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. while stopped at a traffic light the driver seat moved and adjusted...	27 ~ 75658 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER automatic tailgate was activated and it preceeded to the top and stopped. i leaned into the back to get something...	24 ~ 64322 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. while driving approximately 65 mph the contact disengaged the accelerator pedal briefly...	23 ~ 56789 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph the air bag light...	22 ~ 39527 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE as power liftgate was opening i started to retrieve items from back of vehicle. all of a sudden as the...	18 ~ 39396 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM on several occasion after driving the vehicle for several minutes gas gauge fluxes from 1/2 tank to empty with yellow...	16 ~ 58256 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have been having problems with my vehicle for a while now. the car will cut off in traffic i...	15 ~ 57099 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. the contact stated the engine failed and engine fluid leaked on the...	15 ~ 69671 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. while driving approximately 65 mph the speedometer decreased to zero and the...	8 ~ 84563 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked the liftgate failed...	7 ~ 51076 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER driving on the highway conditions consist of very heavy rain. passenger wiper bolt came loose and cause the wiper blade...	7 ~ 46926 miles
SEAT BELTS i would like to file a complaint about the seat belt "locking" mechanism in cars. while i understand it was...	7 ~ 21540 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. while driving approximately 65 mph the contact disengaged the accelerator pedal briefly...	7 ~ 48667 miles
SERVICE BRAKES the brakes and rotors have been to the dealership 4 times to fix them brakes are wearing down t the...	4 ~ 27404 miles
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. while stopped at a traffic light the driver seat moved and adjusted...	4 ~ 54753 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. the contact stated that the liftgate closed without warning. the failure occurred...	3 ~ 42578 miles
SUSPENSION axle rod pulled out of gear box causing the entire wheel/tire assembly to fall down. according to dealer the assembly...	3 ~ 49329 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. the contact stated the engine failed and engine fluid leaked on the...	3 ~ 34835 miles
STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia denali. the contact stated that when the sun would beam on the...	3 ~ 15333 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2012 gmc acadia. consumer writes in regards to stabilizer track and traction control system issues. *smd the consumer stated the	3 ~ 55000 miles
EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a gm aftermarket air deflector (part number: 1927884) being used on a 2012 gmc acadia. the...	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. the contact stated the engine failed and engine fluid leaked on the...	2 ~ 11560 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. while driving 40 mph the air conditioner light failed to illuminate initially...	1 ~ 101000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. while driving 40 mph the air conditioner light failed to illuminate initially...	1 ~ 101000 miles
WHEELS i discovered a flat tire and called aaa to put on my spare. they said the spare "donut" had dangerous...	1 ~ 24000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph the speedometer...	1 ~ 34000 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE i opened the rear tailgate and while taking an object out of the back of the vehicle the tailgate came...	1 ~ 38800 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. after the contact purchased the vehicle he noticed that it did not...	1 ~ 27114 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY either i got a lemon which is definitely a possibility or there are significant issues w/ gmc as a manufacturer...	1 ~ 1500 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. the contact stated that while traveling 20 mph the steering wheel detached...	1 ~ 300 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. the contact stated that the passenger side door mirror did not allow...	1 ~ 1100 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING air conditioner blower speed decreases when brakes are applied and engine speed decreases. air conditioner recirculate button spontaneously cuts off....	1 ~ 350 miles

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