2012 GMC ACADIA Structure Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2012 GMC ACADIA
4 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 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
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the liftgate lamp detached from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the adhesive had severely deteriorated. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000. The VIN was unavailable.
BACK IN JANUARY 2017 I TOOK MY CAR IN TO HAVE THE POWER LIFTGATE RECALL WORK DONE AT MY DEALER. ON 3/1/17 IN THE EVENING, WHILE LOADING GROCERIES IN THE BACK OF MY CAR THE POWER LIFTGATE FELL FULL-FORCE RIGHT ONTO MY HEAD AND PUSHED DOWN ONTO MY NECK (AND IT IS A VERY HEAVY LIFTGATE!). THANKFULLY I DID NOT PASS OUT. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY SERVICE GUY TO LET HIM KNOW WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I ALSO BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER THE VERY NEXT DAY. AFTER NOT FEELING WELL THE NIGHT BEFORE, I WENT URGENT CARE, WHO IN TURN SENT ME TO THE ER FOR A CT SCAN OF MY HEAD. I SUFFERED A CONCUSSION. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT THE PROBLEM WITH THE LIFTGATE HAS BEEN SOLVED AND THINK IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION SINCE THERE WAS NO INDICATION OR SIGNS OF A FAILURE. I...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A GM AFTERMARKET AIR DEFLECTOR (PART NUMBER: 1927884) BEING USED ON A 2012 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE CENTER PLASTIC TIE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE DEFLECTOR TO CRASH INTO THE WINDSHIELD OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEFLECTOR WAS NOT REPLACED. THE SERIAL NUMBER AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 GMC ACADIA DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE SUN WOULD BEAM ON THE CHROME DASHBOARD, THE REFLECTION FROM THE CHROME WOULD CAUSE A BLUR IN THE CONTACT'S VISION FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NOT A REPAIR AVAILABLE FOR THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 19,000... UPDATED 12/26/12 *BF
Other 2012 GMC ACADIA Problem Areas
Steering
45 complaints
Power Train
42 complaints
Electrical System
38 complaints
Unknown Or Other
38 complaints
Engine
34 complaints
Air Bags
32 complaints
Structurebody
24 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
22 complaints
Exterior Lighting
21 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
10 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
9 complaints
Seat Belts
8 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
8 complaints
Visibilitywiper
8 complaints
Service Brakes
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesfuelingcharging Doorhatchport
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint