NHTSA Complaint #11118327 — 2011 GMC ACADIA
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11118327 |
| Vehicle | 2011 GMC ACADIA |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 130,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TN |
Consumer Description
WHEN I DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR 2 HOURS OR MORE THE "TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE" COME ON THE DASH AND I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN OR PARK THE VEHICLE FOR IT TO COOL OFF. I CAN NOT DRIVE AT 75 MPH OR 80 MPH WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT IT COMING ON.
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