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2012 GMC Acadia repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (9%)

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2012 GMC Acadia electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (54%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

28400 mi Airbag Light 
37000 mi Rear a/c blowing warmer than front. Tech said it was low, recharged with dye as there is no leak detection dye from the factory. 
78000 mi

US $150
RTC control head replaced. Inop headphone jack. Broken off in jack. 
52000 mi window switch failure 
60000 mi

US $350
A/C vent control broke. Only upper vent worked. No floor or upper defroster. A/C control module replaced. 
70000 mi

US $170
Original Battery would not hold voltage 
13000 mi Rear passenger side power window motor making noise when closing window. Dealer replaced motor. 
66000 mi

US $1508
Damper actuator failed and was replaced. Rear AC Evaporator had a leak requiring replacement, evacuation of system and re-charging. VERY labor intensive (to the tune of $800+) I also had them do a normal oil change, lube etc. 

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2012 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV

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

106640 mi

C $150
A/C quit. Under warranty (purchased when we bought vehicle) Mech said compressor was bad. Replaced with good used one. Repair worked for 1 day. Lost A/C again. Back to shop. Mech said leak in rear lines somewhere and that replacement would be around $2000.00, not covered by warranty. I had the mech plug off rear lines and recharge front . Works ok now but no rear. 
75000 mi

US $350
Purchased PIAA LED headlight bulbs to replace 1 burned out and one old low beam bulb. Dealer said they'd install them, 1.5 hours of labor!!!!! This is why I chose to upgrade to long life LEDs. 
72620 mi

C $160
Radio sensor on driver door not working 
86100 mi

US $250
Drivers side ac only blowing hot 
93000 mi

US $90
Passenger low beam burned out- replaced by dealer 

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2012 GMC Acadia Electrical Problems

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