2009 GMC ACADIA Structure Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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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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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10618694 |
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
#10559523 |
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...
#10468490 |
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...
#10339469 |
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
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