2009 GMC ACADIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

485

Owner Complaints

13 Crashes 20 Fires

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

26

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2009 GMC ACADIA

The 2009 GMC ACADIA has received a total of 485 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 26 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (109 complaints), Power Train (70 complaints), and Engine (67 complaints).

Recalls for the 2009 GMC ACADIA

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2009 GMC ACADIA, potentially affecting up to 5,072,582 vehicles.

Recall 15V415000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

| 691,144 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected...

Consequence: If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15,...

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Recall 14V266000 — SEAT BELTS

| 1,339,355 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the...

Consequence: If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice...

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Recall 14V118000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

| 1,176,407 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a...

Consequence: Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at...

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Recall 10V375000 — SEAT BELTS

| 207,210 vehicles affected

Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES. THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELD RESTRICTS THE UPWARD ROTATION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS RETURNED TO A SEATING POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED FLAT. IF THE BUCKLE CONTACTS THE SEAT FRAME, ADDITIONAL EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO...

Consequence: THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELDS. IF A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IS DAMAGED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, BUICK AT...

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Recall 10V240000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 1,365,070 vehicles affected

Defect: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS...

Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE...

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Recall 09V073000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

| 276,729 vehicles affected

Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT", AND FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION". ON SOME OF THESE...

Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER THE DRIVER HAS EXITED THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ENSURE THAT THE SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP IS FULLY ENGAGED. IN THE EVENT THAT THE CLIP DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE SHIFT CABLE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR...

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Recall 08V615000 — SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

| 16,667 vehicles affected

Defect: GM IS RECALLING 16,667 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.' THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IN THE SECOND OR THIRD ROW THAT IS MISSING A RIVET.

Consequence: IN A VEHICLE CRASH, IF THE RIVET IS MISSING, THE BUCKLE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING STRAP, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES IN THE SECOND AND THIRD ROWS, AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876;...

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Owner Complaints for the 2009 GMC ACADIA

485 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 GMC ACADIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steering
Complaints: 109 3 Crashes
Power Train
Complaints: 70 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 67 1 Crash 3 Fires 3 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 45 4 Fires 2 Injuries
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 38 1 Crash 4 Fires 4 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 17 2 Fires
Air Bags
Complaints: 15 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 14
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 11 1 Fire
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 9
Seat Belts
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 9 1 Fire 6 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Suspension
Complaints: 8
Seats
Complaints: 6
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Structure
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Equipment
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11672573 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
There was a recall for gmc premature timing chain engine recall. This recall was complete in 2011 but it did not fix the problem. The timing chain keeps breaking off the cam shaft sensor and needs to be replaced.
#11584719 | STEERING | | N/A miles
The vehicle tire system lights came on the air bag sensor light Car did not fill safe driving no control on the road unstable on turns car was sold one lug muissing front tire ,returned car several times last time I took the vehicle was due to drivesrs back wheel wobbling so bad , Someone followeing said it looked like tire was coming off . the owner said it was fine , put it on the rack let me drive off , I drove it and it was very unstable to drive and took it to Nor cal Tires Ukiah Ca they informed me it was not safe to drive .
#11584719 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
The vehicle tire system lights came on the air bag sensor light Car did not fill safe driving no control on the road unstable on turns car was sold one lug muissing front tire ,returned car several times last time I took the vehicle was due to drivesrs back wheel wobbling so bad , Someone followeing said it looked like tire was coming off . the owner said it was fine , put it on the rack let me drive off , I drove it and it was very unstable to drive and took it to Nor cal Tires Ukiah Ca they informed me it was not safe to drive .
#11584719 | WHEELS | | N/A miles
The vehicle tire system lights came on the air bag sensor light Car did not fill safe driving no control on the road unstable on turns car was sold one lug muissing front tire ,returned car several times last time I took the vehicle was due to drivesrs back wheel wobbling so bad , Someone followeing said it looked like tire was coming off . the owner said it was fine , put it on the rack let me drive off , I drove it and it was very unstable to drive and took it to Nor cal Tires Ukiah Ca they informed me it was not safe to drive .
#11573731 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
The stabilizer/traction control keeps going off and it will stay off.i can turn,hit a bump or start it up and the traction control/stabilizer system is off.i almost had a accident on the freeway in the rain because it turned off out of nowhere and I almost lost control. Also I was going down the road and all of a sudden my vehicle died and I had little control over vehicle. Once it came to stop it would not start again and when attempting it sounded like something was stuck in my fan or something because of the way it rattled and sounded and was rough sounding. Vehicle was inoperable and had to be towed. Upon investigating it was the timing chain kit that had failed suddenly for no apparent reason. Vehicle was well maintained and kept accordance with running policies and practices required and suggested by manufacturer. Still the failing caused engine damage that is well in to the several thousands of dollars and engine must be replaced due to this issue failing and I have noticed several thousand people having this same very issue and rendering them a foot and vehicle less due to the high cost of fixing without any warning or engine light or code suggesting of the timing chain kit failing or about to fail before stranding a person wherever and whenever unexpectedly and suddenly without any warning or check engine light at all. No OEM code to validate the issue either. Manufacturer should be held liable for the exact same issue occuring in so many of the multitude of people experiencing the same exact issue causing financial turmoil and risk of disaster or collision and harm when the timing chain kit fails suddenly. This is a huge and vast problem I have found with multitude of Acadia owners and should be addressed because to not honor a issue of so many experiencing the same issue occuring should be reconciled and corrected at the manufacturer cost due to it being their liability in making the faulty part of device to begin with causing vast financial hardships.

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Safety Rating for the 2009 GMC ACADIA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 GMC ACADIA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 GMC ACADIA

General Motors, LLC has issued 26 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 GMC ACADIA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIP4964E — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2097 or P2099. Technician will need to perform an injector balance or Active Fuel Injector Tester prior to going further. Technician will also...

PIT4946A — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the Antilock Braking System Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, Service Stabilitrak message comes on, Service Traction Control message comes on, Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, gauges on the Instrument Panel Cluster are inoperative, No crank / No...

GCUS-9-222 — STEERING

14329B - Special Coverage (revised to update the Part Information and torque specs within the Service Procedure). Some 2008-2011 model year (MY) Buick Enclave, 2009-2011 MY Chevrolet Traverse, 2007-2011 MY GMC Acadia, and 2007-2010 MY Saturn OUTLOOK vehicles may develop a power steering pump wear condition that can cause an...

08-08-57-003F — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of floor wet under carpet, engine continues to run with key off, possible no crank/no start, communication loss, various electrical concerns.

12-07-30-001E — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin provides information on the Product Quality Center (PQC) assembly replacement process for Service Agents not required to contact PQC prior to assembly replacement.

08-08-110-017A — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides information to technicians that when installing GM Accessory all-weather floor mats, the floor retainer and the retention hole on the floor mat must be compatible to ensure the mat remains in the proper position.

PIT5165B — STEERING

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the step to replace the power steering cooler. Technician will need to block off the hoses near the cooler connection with appropriate clamps. After the hoses are clamped disconnect the cooler from the lines and remove the cooler. Before installing...

PIT4351E — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Normal Characteristic - Rusty or Corroded Appearance on Exhaust Component.

07-06-04-025J — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

This informational bulletin was created to inform the technician of cold start ticking noises in the engine compartment may be caused by the fuel pump and/or the fuel injectors and no

SB-13135 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 GMC ACADIA

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