NHTSA Complaint #11693365 — 2012 GMC ACADIA STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11693365
Vehicle	2012 GMC ACADIA
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Date of Incident	October 11, 2025
Date Filed	October 14, 2025
Mileage	187,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the liftgate independently unlatched and fell midway down, and then independently closed and latched. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.

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