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2009 GMC Acadia Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2009 GMC Acadia 108 Acadias, 9.6 months of data per Acadia, average 49800 miles

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2009 GMC Acadia

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GMC Acadia in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 34000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 42000 0 Hydraulic lift arms replaced for rear window/door. 
Jun 2011 50000 100 A/C working intermitantly 

 

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2009 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

GMC Acadia in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 30000   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 32000 0 car just died,had to be towed to nearest GMC dealer. Electroic modulator went bad 
Dec 2012 78000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 5700 0 Rattles in dash and under car 
Mar 2010 7000 0 Front windshield squeak. 
Jan 2013 29000 650 Car was not getting good gas miles. Did an fuel line cleaning. 
Apr 2013 31000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 16000 0 Check engine light - computer indicated lean fuel condition. Replaced fuel sensor module and some other stuff in the fuel area. Left dealer, check engine light came back on 2 miles down the road. Stretched timing chain. Need to replace timing chain, gaskets, etc. Also addressed TSB on power steering noise (whine). All fixed. Noise in steering column (whine), when turning wheel. TSB indicated replace power steering fluid and included additive. Works great.  Factory radio (not nav system). Randomly changed to "Aux" while driving. Apparent short in area around auxiliary input. Replaced radio. Works fine. 
Jan 2011 28000 0 Struts for power liftgate failed. Would not stay in "UP" position. Had to order parts and return to dealer for installation. 
Mar 2011 31000 0 Reflashed the engine control software to prevent timing chain stretch issues. 
Oct 2012 56000 0 3/5/R Wave Plate shattered. Had to rebuild transmission. A/C hose leaking at fitting, lost charge. Needed to replace hose and fitting. Rubbing noise in steering column. Replaced parts, noise stopped for now. 
Apr 2013 65000 0 Front Struts leaking and failing. Replaced struts, front end alignment. 

 

GMC Acadia in South Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 7000   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 16700 0 Ratle in dash. 
Nov 2009 17300 0 rattle in passenger door handle 
Sep 2010 28000 0 Radio would not turn off when door is opened after key had been taken out 
Mar 2011 35000 0 Driver window not going up like it should. Greased it. Driver seat track was replaced, with seat cover. Noise coming from front passenger side when turning. 
Dec 2011 46000 0 same issue for several years, noise (clicking) when turning. Replaced bushings 
Sep 2012 53000 320 power steering replaced, under waranty The radio would nolt turn off whne the key was taken out and the driver doors opens. Switch on door latch bad Water pump was bad, dealer found it was leaking and replaced under 100,000 mile waranty 

 

GMC Acadia in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 3000   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 11000 0 Software issue with nav. 
Sep 2010 15000 0 A/C vent plastic displaced from its poistion. the dealer fixed it back to its fitting. 
Jul 2011 25000 0 leak in the water pump. 
Jun 2012 43000 0 One headlight failed 

 

GMC Acadia in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 0   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 12000 0 XM radio skipping channels. Dealer ordered replacement module. Noise in steering when turning. Dealer topped off fluid and bled air from system. Same noise in steering as previous. Dealer bled air from system. New module installed in XM radio because of skipping channels problem. Replacement did not correct the problem and radio continues to skip channels. Rattling speaker grille in front pillar. Grille adjusted to eliminate rattle. 
Mar 2011 16000 0 XM radio was replaced because of skipping channels problem. Replacement did not correct the problem and radio continues to skip channels. 
Jul 2011 18000 0 XM radio determined to have conflict with channel displayed vs actual. Reprogramming presets did not fix skipping channel problem. 
Mar 2013 36000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2012 38000   First odometer entry
Mar 2013 58000 0 Blown head Gasket. Replaced both Head gaskets, timing chains. Air bag sensor was falsely giving an intermittent warning light. Sensor was corroded. 

 

GMC Acadia in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 0   First odometer entry
May 2012 48500 150 Battery replaced 
Mar 2013 60000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Kansas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2008 3000   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 33300 0 Check Engine Light on. Dealership advised stretched OHV timing chains. R&R timing chains, sprockets and hydraulic chain tensioners.  Dealership also noticed noise from power steering pump. R&R pump. 
Apr 2013 66000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 0   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 7440 0 front rotors out of spec. Tech turned rotors to within spec. 
Feb 2012 36420 0 recall on headlight connector. it had just burnt out anyways.... 
Mar 2012 37200   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 0 Radio replaced due to high pitch whine while listening to XM. Sound level of whine would follow RPM. 
Apr 2011 46000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 30000 0 My gear shift was making a very loud noise and would not move smoothly when put into any gear. The symbols such as "R" for reverse and "P" for park would not light up. The gear shift was replaced but symbols still do not light up as they did when new 
Jun 2010 40000 350 Dealership had to replace my fuel injectors and advised me not to use VALERO fuel due to the black residue their fuel contains. Supposedly this has happened to many people and damaged many vehicles. 
Sep 2010 48000 400 One of the main A/C lines was broken. Instead of replacing it which was going to cost over $1,000....we chose to have it repaired for approximately $400. 
Dec 2010 55000 795 Supposedly another coil went bad. This is the third time a coil has needed to be replaced. It is a very expensive repair. I would gladly get rid of my GMC Acadia if I could. 
Mar 2011 61000 0 Check engine light remained on for a couple months but no problems were evident. Finally took it in and the catalytic converter had to be ordered and replaced. 
Nov 2011 77000 700 Coil #6 repaired/replaced. Fuel injectors flushed. Got rid of car on November 25, 2011. 
Dec 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Missouri, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2008 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2009 7000 0 Apparent problem with transmission control system software that caused revving, bucking, or unresponsiveness 
Mar 2010 19000 0 Work on service stabilitrak/service traction control messages that are displayed on dashboard about once a week. 

 

GMC Acadia in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 8000   First odometer entry
Apr 2009 9000 0 Transmission/engine re-flash to address shift delay problem on 2009 models built before October 2009. Headrest DVD screen was bad as some pixels were burned out so the screen needed replaced. Replacement of the headrest DVD screen 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 1000   First odometer entry
Apr 2009 2000 0 Drivers side, front and rear door, pass side rear door, Glass scratched up and down. 
Oct 2009 4000 0 Scratched windows on all four door from outside. Four new windows and exterior weatherstrips ordered. advanced remote start antenna keeps falling off. Dealer resecured with new adhesive. Fell off before I left the dealer. Advanced remote clock feature not working. dealer replaced battery in remote and told me I just need to reprogram the clock. This is what I took it in for and they said they would look into it. soot build up on exhaust tips and blowing on rear hatch. dealer states normal. Vehicle appears to be running rich/unburned fuel. Hard steering occurred 2 times in the last year. dealer unable to duplicate  Carpet on back of third row seats loose. Can be noticed with seats folded down. Dealer states normal condition. 
Nov 2009 5000 0 All 4 door windows and outer weather strips replaced Squeaking/binding when turning steering wheel back and forth. Found noise coming from boot. Greased boot recheck ok at this time (steering rack and pinion ordered for this condition but it wasn't noted on work order.) Rattling noise when driving over bumps at the lower steering column area. Road tested, checked all panels of interior could not duplicate problem.  Advanced remote clock feature not working. Battery replaced last visit and I was told to progam it(which is why it went in)supplied customer with instructions(system may/or maynot supply clock info-according to gm no repair is to be attempted) 
Dec 2009 6000 0 2 way advanced remote clock feature not working. After 3 visits to the dealer it was finally repaired by reprogramming it correctly. (I said that was the problem from day one but no one listened.) Squeak in steering was a defective rack and pinion. It was replaced. Squeaking noise gone. Now have a whine and vibration on turns. Sounds like a line is rubbing. Will have to make another trip to dealer (new noise was not present before repair.) squeaking by L/S dash. Started when dealer first checked steering squeak. Told they didn't hear anything. Noise is still there and is driving us NUTS! 
May 2010 7700 0 Steering line vibrating-hitting body.. Showed to service writer (verified vibration) then stated unable to reproduce problem. Noise gone at this time but didn't go away by itself. Dealer must have repaired and stated no defect found. all four wheel center caps discolored (white on edges) drivers seat tilt backward on acceleration with taller person driving. dealer unable to reproduce. feels like motors aren't locking seat under pressure of acceleration second row bench seat bottom leather bubbled and tore. Mark had been in seat since car was new but was told leather has imperfection naturally. 
Aug 2010 8500 0 second row lower seat covers replaced rf and lf door panels replaced 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. rattle from steering column area over washboard type road. unable to reproduce noise at dealer due to smooth roads around dealer rf window weather strip on door panel had been replaced along with the panel. when vehicle was picked up new part fell off. Dealer rechecked and reordered seal . We will have to go back when part come in. I hope that new part is ok! 
Sep 2010 9000 0 rf window interior weather strip replaced 
Nov 2010 11000 0 check engine light code PO008. Dealer reset light.Light stayed off but timing chain was replaced due to known problem with certain build dates.Vehicle only had 10,600 miles and ran good.Fuel mileage has improved after repair! 2nd steering rack failed.Binding & noisy.Tech felt problem,dealer said they didn't.Wouldn't give loaner or take car in.Had to get GM involved to get it repaired. Dealer damaged all wheels during wheel alignment.steering ok-waiting 4 wheels 
Apr 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 0   First odometer entry
May 2009 1000 0 Seatbelt clip was put on the belt backwards, therefore there was always a twist in the driver's side seatbelt. Dealer had to order new assembly and replace it, work took approx 2 hours and they fixed the GMC recall on the shifter at the same time. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 4000 0 Memory seat recall buttons replaced, button 2 sticking. 
Aug 2010 21000 0 Drivers seat bracket broken. intermediate steering shaft replaced. Clunking when turning. 
Mar 2011 29000 0 Weather strip surrounding drivers side door wearing pre-maturely (hole in stripping). Dealer replaced under warranty. Front grille trim (chrome tape) flaking. Replaced front grill. Passenger headlight out. Thought might be burned wiring. Dealer checked but just a burned out bulb. They replaced under warranty. 
Apr 2011 29000 0 Water pump leak 

 

GMC Acadia in South Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 1000   First odometer entry
Jul 2009 5000 30 Transmission reflash for shift patterns on "09" Acadia's built prior to 10/08  
Jan 2012 26000 0 Replaced the power steering pump 

 

GMC Acadia in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 5000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 11000 0 Navigation voice input rarely detects speech. Bluetooth and audio voice controls work OK. Dealer advised GM still working on this issue and suspect it could be EMI related possibly to the fuel pump. 
Jul 2009 16000 0 Check engine light was on- replaced coil for cylinder number 4. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

GMC Acadia in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2009 4000 0 Rear wiper arm cover needed to be replaced. 
Dec 2010 28000 0 Car was periodically losing charge on battery after sitting overnight. After a battery replacement which did not solve the problem the shop identified that similar issues with other Acadia's were solved with a Nav system update. 
Dec 2011 40000 0 Cooling fan would engage and run excessively during driving and after the car would be turned off. Fix targeted to cooling pump. 
Nov 2012 54000 0 This was a warranty related repair. 
Mar 2013 62000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 43000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 44000 400 power steering pump went out dumped fluid out 
Aug 2011 49000 1639 ac stopped working they say a leak put die in it and recharged said run it come back in two week replaced steering rack thumping in rack dealer said be changing alot of them going out replaced ac lines going to the back had a hole rubbed in them from vibration; cost includes steering rack previously fixed 
Jan 2012 55000 0 headlight plug in melted gm replaced them at no charge said manufacture flaw put new style on took 2 hours 
Feb 2012 56000 0 water pump started pouring antifreeze out recharged ac said no leak i ask him where did it go then they said run and watch 
Aug 2012 63300 0 lost freon again, can't find hole 
Apr 2013 77000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Kansas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2012 78000   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 78000 0 Could not find anything wrong with it. It has been in the shop several times with the AC not working. 

 

GMC Acadia in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 10000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 22500 0 Passenger Rear Window not going up. Replace switch Rear driver side tail light flashing fast. Replace entire light assembly. 
Apr 2012 27700 0 Replace Steering pump hoses Engine light on. Replace a coil. 
Mar 2013 39000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2012   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 0 Car was missing when the under a load. replaced coils 3-5 
Sep 2012 0 Replaced the power steering pump and various gaskets. 

 

GMC Acadia in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 3000   First odometer entry
Apr 2009 4000 0 Noise in steering, pump replaced twice. Noise continues. 
May 2009 5000 0 Noise in steering 
Jun 2009 6000 0 Noise in steering 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2012 59000   First odometer entry
Nov 2012 59700 0 It had a vibration that they could not fix. 
Jan 2013 60000 0 Vibration they couldn't fix. 

 

GMC Acadia in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 3000   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 78000 0 Small leak in differential 
Mar 2013 87000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 16000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 17000 0 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! 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 11000   First odometer entry
Jul 2009 16000 0 o2 sensor...3 different codes. Had to order part. Updated transmission per TSB. 
Jun 2010 26000 339 Rotors warped. Rotors and pads replaced. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2009 7000 0 Shudder and squealing during braking. Repair: grind/turn front rotors.  Sunglasses holder in front dashboard would open with difficulty. Ordered new compartment.  
Jul 2010 14000 0 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. Service airbag warning light was on. A loose connector was fixed. Also checked for heated windshield washer recall notice, but my Acadia VIN wasn't affected. Brakes have been squealing since 9000 miles. Dealer maintains that GM won't warranty for brake squeal, so they won't fix it unless I pay for new pads and rotors and there is still no guarantee that it won't happen again. I am ticked off. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Oregon, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 1000   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 22000 0 Needed to get steering wheel noise fixed. GMC service reps didn't get it fixed though. I have to take it back but I am going to different GMC dealership. 
Jan 2010 27000 0 STEERING WHEEL MAKE A RUBBING/SQUEAKING SOUND 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 18000 0 TSB for Engine Control, May 2009 SW update, for early 2009 build vehicles experiencing problems on acceleration and right turns 
May 2010 35000 0 Excessive power steering noise 
May 2011 67000 45 Drivers side headlight failed and headlight connector melted. Replaced headlight, patched in new connector to existing wiring. 
Sep 2011 75000 1000 Slow coolant loss, traced to failing water pump 
Dec 2011 80000 30 Right side low beam headlamp failed, second time for this lamp. 
Mar 2012 85000 0 Poor shifting and shudder in drive train 
May 2012 89000 1100 Engine misfiring, bad coils. Replaced all coils and plugs 
Dec 2012 99000 0 Torque converter failed, replaced torque converter, fluched debris out of transmission. 
Mar 2013 103000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Kansas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2008 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 10000 0 Speaker covers in A pillar rattled. One of the back seats had a hole in the leather because of wear from folding seat down. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 13000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 35000 0 Lift gate struts faded 
Sep 2010 37000 0 Steering gear replaced 
May 2011 49000 0 Rattle in dash. Dealer put in shim. 
Aug 2011 58000 100 headlight replaced 
Sep 2011 60000 130 Replaced other headlight 
Mar 2012 68000 500 Steering gear assembly needed to be replaced 
Oct 2012 77300 700 Cracked headlight lens. Filled with water, blew blinker out. Required replacement of entire lens sub-assembly 
Feb 2013 89000 800 Traction control service message turned on frequently but intermittently - traction control and cruise control disabled when on. Problem diagnosed as brake sensor failed on same circuit - replaced. Park assist system warning light on and park assist system disabled. Diagnosed as broken sensor. Replaced and painted. 
Apr 2013 91000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 0   First odometer entry
May 2009 2000 0 Check engine light. Code was for loose gas cap - poor fuel tank vacuum. Dealer service center determined problem was bad gas cap. Replaced under warranty. Now OK. 
Dec 2011 73000 100 Noise in front end when turning wheel. Rack and pinion replaced. Driver side heated seat - heater shuts off. Replaced lower driver side heating element. 
Jan 2013 101000 0 Engine light/ code: cam shaft sensor problem and detected miss fire. Well known timing chain problem. Timing chain replaced. 
Mar 2013 105000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

GMC Acadia in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 21000 0 Check engine light on. Dealer reset and stated they couldn't find a problem associated with codes. Check engine light came on 4 days after leaving dealer. Took to a different dealer (on a road trip). That dealer stated that the codes were "old" and reset the light. After we returned home we took the Acadia to our selling dealer. They had to keep it for 4 days and were eventually able to replicate problem (engine light, rough handling) and replaced fuel injector 1. No problems since. 
Dec 2012 56000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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GMC in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2008 4340 0 There was a defect in the manufacturing of the front windshield by PPG and is being replaced under the factory GM warranty 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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