2009 GMC ACADIA Structure Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2009 GMC ACADIA
4 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 GMC ACADIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
OVER THE COURSE OF 6 YEARS SINCE I'VE PURCHASED BY NEW VEHICLE, ON THE RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER FLOOR, THERE IS A PUDDLE OF WATER THAT HAS ACCUMULATED UNDER THE CARPETING AND IS CAUSING THE FLOOR TO RUST AND DETERIORATE. IT IS WHEN YOU RUN THE A/C AND THE WATER DRAINS INTO THE VEHICLE. I'VE SENT IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED MANY TIMES AND THEY ONLY DO A FIX AND NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM TO AVOID THE LODGING OF THE WATER. THE LAST TIME I SENT IT TO MY DEALER THE FAN MOTOR WAS INOPERABLE BECAUSE OF THE WATER DAMAGE THE ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS. *TR
VARIOUS GM VEHICLES HAVE A KNOWN DEFECT THAT ALLOWS WATER FROM THE SUN ROOF DRAIN TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND MORE IMPORTANTLY ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK. THIS DEFECT IS COVERED UNDER SERVICE BULLETIN #08-08-57-003C. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES THAT ONLY OCCUR DURING HEAVY RAINS AND THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO RECREATE THE PROBLEM AFTER THINGS HAVE DRIED OUT SO TO SPEAK. MOST RECENTLY AFTER A HEAVY RAIN, THE BATTERY WAS DEAD AND WHEN REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF EVEN AFTER THE KEY WAS REMOVED. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN THAT CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. THE ONLY WAY TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE IS TO REMOVE THE ECM FUSE FROM THE UNDER HOOD FUSE BLOCK. NOT BEING ABLE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF VIA THE KEY CAN HAVE SERIOUS LIFE CONSEQUENCES...
I ENTERED APPROXIMATE DATE THAT I FIRST REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP THE CONDITION OF THE LEATHER SEATS. THE LEATHER SEATS ARE PEALING. THE SUN VISOR BROKE OFF FROM THE MIRROR. THE CONSOLE WAS PEALING. I REPORTED THESE BEFORE THAT TIME, BUT HAD TO WAIT UNTIL THE GENTLEMAN AT THE DEALERSHIP WAS AVAILABLE. I WAS NOT PLEASED WITH THE WAY HE TREATED ME. HE ACTED AS IF I WAS NOT SMART IN REFERENCE TO MY PROBLEMS AND WAS BLAMING IT ON WEAR AND TEAR. ALSO I NOW HAVE A HEADLIGHT THAT HAS MOISTURE IN IT. THE DEALERSHIP CHECKED IT FOR LEAKS AND NONE WERE FOUND, SO HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN. I JUST HAD RECALL ON LIGHT, BUT WAS INSIDE THE LIGHT. NOW THIS IS HOW I FEEL ABOUT THAT. IT IS ME AND MY GRANDDAUGHTER AND SHE WAS 12 WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. WE USED IT FOR DAY TO DAY...
THE HYDRAULICS ON MY TAILGATE FAILED SUDDENLY. I ALWAYS USE THE POWER LIFTGATE TO OPEN MY TAILGATE, BUT THIS TIME WHEN IT REACHED THE TOP, THE TAILGATE SUDDENLY DROPPED SEVERAL INCHES, WHEN THE GAS STRUTS SHOULD HAVE TAKEN OVER THE WEIGHT OF THE TAILGATE. I WAS STANDING UNDER THE TAILGATE AT THE TIME WHEN IT HAPPENED, AND IT HIT ME ON THE HEAD, BEFORE THE POWER LIFTGATE TOOK OVER AGAIN TO CLOSE THE LIFTGATE . IN MANUAL MODE, THE GAS STRUTS DON'T FUNCTION AT ALL NOW. MY VEHICLE IS 21 MONTHS OLD. IT IS BOOKED INTO A DEALERSHIP TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. *TR
Other 2009 GMC ACADIA Problem Areas
Steering
109 complaints
Power Train
70 complaints
Engine
67 complaints
Electrical System
45 complaints
Exterior Lighting
38 complaints
Unknown Or Other
17 complaints
Air Bags
15 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
14 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
11 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
9 complaints
Seat Belts
9 complaints
Structurebody
9 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint