2009 GMC Acadia GMC Acadia 2009

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2009 GMC Acadia repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 277 repairs.
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2009 GMC Acadia other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 GMC Acadia

Engine not specified

42000 mi Hydraulic lift arms replaced for rear window/door. 

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2009 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

4000 mi advanced remote start antenna keeps falling off. Dealer resecured with new adhesive. Fell off before I left the dealer. 
8700 mi drivers seat tilts back slightly on acceleration with a taller person driving. Dealer felt problem and compared to another vehicle. Told it was a normal condition. 
22300 mi Drivers seat bracket broken. 
9000 mi Replacement of the headrest DVD screen 
35000 mi Driver window not going up like it should. Greased it. Driver seat track was replaced, with seat cover. 
28000 mi Struts for power liftgate failed. Would not stay in "UP" position. Had to order parts and return to dealer for installation. 

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2009 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

88000 mi Second set of lift gate gas springs needed. Did not repair. 
101000 mi

US $20
Tire was leaking air from corroded rim seal. Fixed. 
17000 mi Vibration started 7/10.in shop 7 times since.in for over 50 days this trip and counting. dlr at GM's advice has replaced all rotating parts, wheels tires axels drive shaft rotars,transfer case rearend.doing tranmission now unknown when done dlr and gm were unsucessful in repair since july 09 and after 7 trips gm replaced!!!!!!! how about that! 
35000 mi Lift gate struts faded 
14000 mi Car had a catastrophic failure. Acadia wouldn't start, nav screen flashing white, relay in engine compartment clicking, key would not release from ignition, fuel pump humming. Car was jumped and driven to dealer. They could not find issue. 
112000 mi

US $67
Liftgate struts failed. Liftgate would not stay open. Purchased and replaced both struts/cylinders. 
4000 mi Rear wiper arm cover needed to be replaced. 

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2009 GMC Acadia Other Problems

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