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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 152 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

GMC Acadia in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

62000 mi
Replace door mode actuators - air was not blowing out of correct vents. Air conditioning was checked for 3rd time, dealer indicated it was fine; however, it is still not working. Water pump leaking, replaced. 
GMC Acadia in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

3720 mi
Headlight lens replacement. 
Nov 2008

4340 mi
There was a defect in the manufacturing of the front windshield by PPG and is being replaced under the factory GM warranty 
GMC Acadia in Colorado, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

42000 mi
Hydraulic lift arms replaced for rear window/door. 
Jun 2011

50000 mi

US $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
Apr 2010 - Dec 2012
Jun 2010

32000 mi
car just died,had to be towed to nearest GMC dealer. Electroic modulator went bad 
GMC Acadia in Arizona, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2018
Dec 2010

12000 mi
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 mi
XM radio was replaced because of skipping channels problem. Replacement did not correct the problem and radio continues to skip channels. 
Jul 2011

18000 mi
XM radio determined to have conflict with channel displayed vs actual. Reprogramming presets did not fix skipping channel problem. 
Jul 2014

53300 mi

US $245
System recharged with R134 and parts checked for proper operation Front engine motor mount was broke. Part replacd. 
Dec 2015

73000 mi

US $1300
Clunking noises were coming from vehicle suspension. Front struts, mounts and bearings were replaced. 
Dec 2016

86000 mi

US $3200
Engine oil leak underneath chassis. Major work removing rear main housing, replacing seals and gaskets. Cracked motor mount replaced. 
Oct 2017

97000 mi

US $853
Leaking hose to AC required replacement and AC recharge. 
Feb 2018

102000 mi

US $1095
Oil pressure sensor leaking through to connector. Installed new sensor and cleaned connector Front engine motor mount broken. Mount was replaced. This was the third time this mount has broken since the car was new. One paid for under extended warranty, two paid for by owner 
GMC Acadia in Illinois, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2018
Jul 2009

1000 mi

US $150
Scratch on door 
Jan 2010

6000 mi
Rattles in dash and under car 
Mar 2010

7000 mi
Front windshield squeak. 
Jan 2013

29000 mi

US $650
Car was not getting good gas miles. Did an fuel line cleaning. 
May 2015

54000 mi

US $1144
Broken engine mount broken tie rod 
Jan 2016

41500 mi

US $300
hydraulic leak in steering hose. 
Sep 2017

75000 mi

US $1400
replacement of struts replace water pump 
Oct 2017

75000 mi

US $1200
replace catalytic converter 
GMC Acadia in New York, United States
Mar 2009 - Apr 2011
Apr 2009

2000 mi
Drivers side, front and rear door, pass side rear door, Glass scratched up and down. 
Oct 2009

4000 mi
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 mi
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 mi
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.) Lf door trim applique, rf door panel replaced due to damage from last dealer visit. 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! Dealer scratched all four doors while replacing windows. dealer admitted they scratched the inner doors and ordered touch up paint 
Jan 2010

6000 mi
Inner doors scratched after window replacement. Touch up ordered and supplied to me Left side rear door glass and black outer trim replaced (third window-original replacement was scratched along with the trim panel) Steering whine/buzzer from power steering system. Problem started after rack & pinion replacement. Dealer found p/s line hitting body, repositioned. Buzz gone. Whine normal as per dealer 
May 2010

7600 mi
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. r/f door panel and weather strip fell apart. L/f door panel coming apart. Both door panels and weather strips ordered. Damage from prior repair. Will be third r/f door panel 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

8700 mi
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 mi
rf window interior weather strip replaced second row seat track trim broken when seat cover was changed. Parts replaced lf door rattle after panel replacement. Dealer secure something loose in door.rattle gone for now 
Nov 2010

10700 mi
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 
GMC Acadia in South Carolina, United States
Apr 2009 - Jan 2012
Jul 2009

5000 mi

US $30
Transmission reflash for shift patterns on "09" Acadia's built prior to 10/08  
Jan 2012

26000 mi
Replaced the power steering pump 
GMC Acadia in Georgia, United States
Jun 2009 - Jan 2017
May 2012

48800 mi

US $150
Battery replaced 
May 2014

77000 mi

US $2200
New Shocks Power steering was replaced 
Dec 2014

85000 mi

US $250
replace CV axle (driver's side) 
Jul 2015

93800 mi

US $130
Radio stopped working and I refused to pay $1500 for a replacement when after market is cheaper an better. Car would not start the day after it left dealer repair shop Car battery was completely dead. After three days, dealer could not determine what was causing the issue so no repair was made. 
Aug 2015

96400 mi
A/C was not blowing cold air and needed to be recharged. Also injected die to check for a leak. 
Nov 2016

116700 mi

US $800
Ignition coil number 5 needed replaced 
Dec 2016

121000 mi

US $1000
Headlight and fog light needed replaced Replace left side Catalytic converter 
GMC Acadia in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014

72320 mi
Water pump shaft seal leak. Covered under GM's extended warranty for the affected part. 
Jul 2017

106640 mi
Rear brake noise after driving for several minutes 
May 2018

119040 mi

C $300
Calipers were seizing. Replaced calipers and pads. Bled full brake system Replaced worn rear shock absorbers 
GMC Acadia in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2009 - Sep 2014
Jul 2009

5000 mi
Radio replaced due to high pitch whine while listening to XM. Sound level of whine would follow RPM. 
GMC Acadia in Michigan, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

34500 mi

US $200
Battery would not hold charge. Replaced with AC Delco from Amazon 
GMC Acadia in South Carolina, United States
Sep 2013 - Apr 2017
Oct 2013

61500 mi
Engine shudder under load and low RPM. CarMax replaced transmission under their warranty. GMC warranty had expired. I don't think this was the root cause. Infotainment system would not play most of my DVDs. CarMax replaced entire head unit. Engine shutter under load at low RPM. I replaced ignition coils and plugs. CarMax had replaced transmission but did not fix problem. My work fixed problem. 
Sep 2015

96000 mi

US $75
Driver's side window switch module 
Jan 2016

70800 mi
Power steering pump whine. Dealer replaced under special coverage bulletin. 
GMC Acadia in Virginia, United States
Oct 2013 - Nov 2013
Oct 2013

71000 mi
I took the car in for service because the check engine light came on again. Car had gone haywire again in the snow when I had to floor the gas to maintain forward motion going up hill in snow. Complete new transmission required. 
Nov 2013

71000 mi

US $800
Dealer called to say the bolt holding the tie rod was so rusted through it looked like it would snap apart. They recommended replacing it. I did. Strut on passenger front side was "leaking like a faucet" when I took the Acadia in for new tires. Recommended replacing both struts for $800. I replaced the broken one for $400. 
GMC Acadia in Florida, United States
Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009

9000 mi
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 
GMC Acadia in Indiana, United States
Mar 2012 - Aug 2013
Mar 2013

58000 mi
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 Florida, United States
May 2009 - Jul 2018
Jan 2010

11000 mi
Software issue with nav. 
Sep 2010

15000 mi
A/C vent plastic displaced from its poistion. the dealer fixed it back to its fitting. 
Jul 2011

25000 mi
leak in the water pump. 
Jun 2012

43000 mi
One headlight failed 
Jun 2016

80000 mi

US $1900
Damaged suspension bars 
Jul 2018

87000 mi

US $800
Engine Starter 
GMC Acadia in Texas, United States
Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
Mar 2010

30000 mi
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 mi

US $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 mi

US $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 mi

US $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 mi
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 mi

US $700
Coil #6 repaired/replaced. Fuel injectors flushed. Got rid of car on November 25, 2011. 
GMC Acadia in South Carolina, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2022
Oct 2009

900 mi
Ratle in dash. 
Nov 2009

4400 mi
rattle in passenger door handle 
Sep 2010

28000 mi
Radio would not turn off when door is opened after key had been taken out 
Mar 2011

35000 mi
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 mi
same issue for several years, noise (clicking) when turning. Replaced bushings 
Sep 2012

57500 mi

US $320
Water pump was bad, dealer found it was leaking and replaced under 100,000 mile waranty power steering replaced, under warranty The radio would not turn off whne the key was taken out and the driver doors opens. Switch on door latch bad. 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 
Jun 2015

95000 mi

US $2100
Struts, power steering,  engine mount,  axial shaft,  spark plugs and one coil. GM paid 80% of the cost of all these repairs except for the brake fluid and spark plugs. 
Sep 2015

98000 mi

US $1400
Transmission module was replaced During trip for Trans module replacement, Extended warranty repair was made to the trans for the broken 35R clutch wave plate inside the transmission. Service tech preformed stating abnormal wear 
Aug 2016

110000 mi

US $1100
Bushings Motor mount 
Dec 2016

116000 mi

US $250
Needed on Coil mod replaced Check engine light came on. Diagnostic test showed Catalytic converter issues. 
Apr 2017

119000 mi

US $1300
Fuel injector removed and cleaned , new hose and gaskets. fuel injection system cleaned new spark plugs and coils, 2 had gone bad. 
Nov 2017

128000 mi

US $850
Left catalytic converter replaced. Engine Error would not go away 
GMC Acadia in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2009 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012

35420 mi
recall on headlight connector. it had just burnt out anyways.... 
GMC Acadia in Kansas, United States
Dec 2008 - Dec 2016
Feb 2011

32000 mi
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. 
Jul 2015

85300 mi
Engine code P0008 cam position displayed with engine lack of power. Dealer diagnoses showed stretched engine timing chains. Replaced all timing chains under GM special extended warranty. This is the 2nd replacement of the timing chains. 
Feb 2016

89400 mi

US $80
Engine missing out during acceleration. Engine trouble code showed misfire in cylinder #2. Replaced ignition coil on cylinder #2. Problem solved. 
GMC Acadia in Florida, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009

11000 mi
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

16141 mi
Check engine light was on- replaced coil for cylinder number 4. Check engine light was on- replaced coil for cylinder number 4. 
GMC Acadia in Missouri, United States
Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009

7000 mi
Apparent problem with transmission control system software that caused revving, bucking, or unresponsiveness 
Mar 2010

23000 mi
Work on service stabilitrak/service traction control messages that are displayed on dashboard about once a week. 
GMC Acadia in Michigan, United States
Nov 2008 - Aug 2013
Dec 2009

16000 mi
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 mi
Struts for power liftgate failed. Would not stay in "UP" position. Had to order parts and return to dealer for installation. 
Mar 2011

31000 mi
Reflashed the engine control software to prevent timing chain stretch issues. 
Oct 2012

56000 mi
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

65800 mi
Front Struts leaking and failing. Replaced struts, front end alignment. 
Jun 2013

70000 mi

US $150
Replaced headlamp 
GMC Acadia in Texas, United States
Mar 2009 - Apr 2011
Jun 2009

4000 mi
Memory seat recall buttons replaced, button 2 sticking. 
Aug 2010

21000 mi
Drivers seat bracket broken. intermediate steering shaft replaced. Clunking when turning. 
Mar 2011

29000 mi
Steering column replaced but boot not put on correctly. Engine & air noise coming through vents. Boot adjusted, problem fixed. 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 mi
Water pump leak 
GMC Acadia in Florida, United States
Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2009

1000 mi
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. 

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2009 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

GMC Acadia in Colorado, United States
Jan 2014 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014

88000 mi
Check engine light on, dealer was unable to find the problem. Also had a problem with the car appearing to start and then when I put into gear it would die. Second set of lift gate gas springs needed. Did not repair. 
GMC Acadia in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2014 - Jul 2015
Feb 2014

68820 mi

C $113
Went to turn the corner and had no power. The dash indicated service stabilitrak, service traction control and engine power is reduced. Called dealer, they picked up; did diagnostic and replaced accelerator pedal position sensor. 
Sep 2014

84320 mi

C $200
a/c was blowing warm again again and a hissing sound was heard when turned on. Had a diagnostic done and had to have the system drained and dye put in and they checked for leaks. They said they had difficulty putting it back in 
Mar 2015

94240 mi

C $325
Right front tie rod needed replacing 
May 2015

97340 mi

C $310
Front left ball joint replaced Both front seals leaking and needed replacing 
Jun 2015

99200 mi

C $450
Upper control arms needed replacing 
GMC Acadia in Ohio, United States
May 2017 - Sep 2017
Jun 2017

70000 mi

US $400
Check engine light turned. Cylinder #3 was misfiring. Replaced all plugs and wires. Replace #3 ignition coil. 
GMC Acadia in Kansas, United States
Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 Speaker covers in A pillar rattled. One of the back seats had a hole in the leather because of wear from folding seat down. 
GMC Acadia in Colorado, United States
Sep 2008 - May 2014
Sep 2012

78000 mi
Small leak in differential 
GMC Acadia in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2016
Jan 2009

4000 mi
Rear wiper arm cover needed to be replaced. 
Dec 2010

28000 mi
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 mi
Cooling fan would engage and run excessively during driving and after the car would be turned off. Fix targeted to cooling pump. 
Nov 2012

54900 mi
This was a warranty related repair. 
Dec 2014

90000 mi
Replaced the front struts 
GMC Acadia in Illinois, United States
Nov 2015 - Jan 2016
Dec 2015

101000 mi

US $20
Tire was leaking air from corroded rim seal. Fixed. 
GMC Acadia in United Arab Emirates
Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

¤5000
known Acadia issue as per the dealer, injectors fails and the car stops suddenly in the middle of the road( not all services are done on time as per dealer and GMC recommendations!!!). recovery to take to the dealer and almost two weeks to. 
GMC Acadia in Utah, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
Feb 2016

70300 mi

US $3700
Oil leak Steering gear Seat heater failed 
Jun 2016

76000 mi

US $1235
DVD player didn't always work. Had to replace entire head unit to resolve. 3rd party extended warranty covered the repair. 
Aug 2016

78000 mi

US $300
Cylinder 5 misfire, needed new injector Door actuator quit working. 
Sep 2016

79000 mi

US $2985
Replaced 2 cam shafts and rocker arms. Most of cost covered by extended warranty. Total repair costs in 1 year of ownership $10,000+ 
Apr 2017

87000 mi

US $500
Extreme carbon build up on top engine. Required several rounds of cleaner to fix. Also had plugs and one coil replaced. It was registering a cylinder 6 misfire and running really rough. 
GMC Acadia in Indiana, United States
Sep 2015 - Nov 2015
Sep 2015

79000 mi
New water pump 
Oct 2015

80000 mi

US $600
replaced ignition coils 
GMC Acadia in Oregon, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009

22000 mi
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 STEERING WHEEL MAKE A RUBBING/SQUEAKING SOUND 
GMC Acadia in Kansas, United States
May 2015 - May 2015
May 2015

67000 mi

US $1350
Recall for power steering pump. Was whining. Dealer repaired rack and pinion steering also Engine light. Ignition miss on cyl 2. 
GMC Acadia in New Mexico, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014

79900 mi
Told replacement of Rack and Pinion required, for $3500. interment failure of power steering. Control of air vents failing. 
GMC Acadia in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2009 - May 2013
May 2009

2000 mi
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 mi

US $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

68300 mi
Engine light/ code: cam shaft sensor problem and detected miss fire. Well known timing chain problem. Timing chain replaced. 
GMC Acadia in New York, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2011
Jul 2009

16000 mi
o2 sensor...3 different codes. Had to order part. Updated transmission per TSB. 
GMC Acadia in Virginia, United States
Mar 2009 - Oct 2013
Jun 2010

21000 mi
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. 
GMC Acadia in Indiana, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2009

4000 mi
Noise in steering, pump replaced twice. Noise continues. 
May 2009

5000 mi
Noise in steering 
Jun 2009

6000 mi
Noise in steering 
GMC Acadia in Virginia, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2011
Nov 2009

7000 mi
Sunglasses holder in front dashboard would open with difficulty. Ordered new compartment.  
Jul 2010

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. 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. 
GMC Acadia in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2010 - Jul 2014
Aug 2011

22500 mi
Passenger Rear Window not going up. Replace switch Rear driver side tail light flashing fast. Replace entire light assembly. 
Apr 2012

27500 mi
Replace Steering pump hoses Engine light on. Replace a coil. 
May 2013

41600 mi
Replace Rack Bolt Bushings 
GMC Acadia in Utah, United States
Apr 2009 - Jul 2018
Apr 2016

93200 mi
Power steering pump failure. Replaced. One of the front struts leaking. Replaced. 
Jul 2016

99000 mi
Wave plate broken, car slipping/shaking when changing gears. One of the engine mounts needed replacing. Parts-only cost because it was already being worked on for a transmission issue. 
Jul 2018

144000 mi

US $3350
Stretched timing chains, error code P00017. Timing chains and tensioners replaced along with necessary gaskets, etc. Engine mount replaced. Replaced leaky high end AC valve and recharged system. 
GMC Acadia in California, United States
Aug 2008 - Apr 2015
Sep 2009

18000 mi
TSB for Engine Control, May 2009 SW update, for early 2009 build vehicles experiencing problems on acceleration and right turns 
May 2010

35900 mi
Excessive power steering noise 
May 2011

67000 mi

US $45
Drivers side headlight failed and headlight connector melted. Replaced headlight, patched in new connector to existing wiring. 
Sep 2011

75000 mi

US $1000
Slow coolant loss, traced to failing water pump 
Dec 2011

80000 mi

US $30
Right side low beam headlamp failed, second time for this lamp. 
Mar 2012

85000 mi
Poor shifting and shudder in drive train 
May 2012

88100 mi

US $1100
Engine misfiring, bad coils. Replaced all coils and plugs 
Dec 2012

99000 mi
Torque converter failed, replaced torque converter, fluched debris out of transmission. 
Jul 2013

108000 mi

US $350
Sway bar link failed. Replaced 
Sep 2013

112000 mi

US $67
Liftgate struts failed. Liftgate would not stay open. Purchased and replaced both struts/cylinders. 
Jul 2014

125800 mi

US $400
oil pressure sensor failed, reported zero oil pressure 
Oct 2014

130700 mi

US $1300
Check engine light Catalytic converter stage failed Replaced Catalytic converter 
Mar 2015

139000 mi
Rack and pinion leaking fluid 
Apr 2015

139000 mi
Rack and pinion leak never fixed 
GMC Acadia in Kansas, United States
Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012

78000 mi
Could not find anything wrong with it. It has been in the shop several times with the AC not working. 
GMC Acadia in Washington, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Aug 2012

69000 mi
Car was missing when the under a load. replaced coils 3-5 
Sep 2012

69000 mi
Replaced the power steering pump and various gaskets. 
GMC Acadia in Oregon, United States
Mar 2009 - Jun 2022
May 2016

78100 mi

US $1200
Four ignition coils and sparkplugs were replaced because of occasional misfiring. 
Oct 2017

91000 mi

US $2500
Catalytic converter replaced 
Sep 2021

119000 mi

US $1200
Power steering pump needed to be replaced. 
GMC Acadia in Ohio, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2014
Apr 2011

44000 mi

US $400
power steering pump went out dumped fluid out 
Aug 2011

49000 mi

US $1490
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 mi
headlight plug in melted gm replaced them at no charge said manufacture flaw put new style on took 2 hours 
Feb 2012

56000 mi
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

64300 mi
lost freon again, can't find hole 
GMC Acadia in Illinois, United States
Sep 2009 - Jul 2015
Aug 2010

35000 mi
Lift gate struts faded 
Sep 2010

37000 mi
Steering gear replaced 
May 2011

49000 mi
Rattle in dash. Dealer put in shim. 
Aug 2011

58000 mi

US $100
headlight replaced 
Sep 2011

60000 mi

US $130
Replaced other headlight 
Mar 2012

68000 mi

US $500
Steering gear assembly needed to be replaced Plastic part on roof rack rails fell off again. Replaced part and clips. 
Oct 2012

78000 mi

US $700
Cracked headlight lens. Filled with water, blew blinker out. Required replacement of entire lens sub-assembly 
Feb 2013

89700 mi

US $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. 
Aug 2013

98000 mi

US $200
Oil sensor needed to be replaced 
Feb 2014

108700 mi

US $1800
Replaced left and right front struts and related parts. Cooling hoses leaking and replaced 
Jun 2014

112000 mi

US $300
Too much play in tie rods - needed to be replaced 
Dec 2014

123000 mi

US $500
Bushings torn and needed to be replaced 
Mar 2015

126000 mi

US $2900
Steering gear and other steering components Engine mount snapped 
GMC Acadia in Colorado, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

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! 
GMC Acadia in Illinois, United States
Sep 2012 - Jan 2013
Nov 2012

59300 mi
It had a vibration that they could not fix. 
Jan 2013

60000 mi
Vibration they couldn't fix. 

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