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2016 GMC Acadia repairs by problem area
Engine (15%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (38%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 13 repairs.
2016 GMC Acadia repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Acadia in Alabama, United States Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Oct 20166700 mi | Trany would slip then suddenly bang into gear,actually shaking the car.Mainly transitioning from going downhill then making your way uphill.Almost like the trasmission did not know the gear it was suppose to be in then catches. No trouble found. Dealer reported torque converter fluid seal was torn and leaking. A side note, I park in a garage and noticed no fluid leaks on the floor. Dealer removed some suspension, along with transmission. Replace seal and cleaned underside of vehicle. | ||
2016 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Acadia in Saskatchewan, Canada Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201829140 mi | Leaking seal from the transaxel was replaced for the second time | ||
| GMC Acadia in South Carolina, United States Aug 2015 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Sep 201720000 mi | possible leak of fluid. | ||
2016 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Acadia in Quebec, Canada May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201822320 mi | leaking fluid rusted rails inside the vehicle | ||
| GMC Acadia in Michigan, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Nov 201736000 mi | Rear Wiper would work intermittently, the switch was replaced. Clicking from front end on low speed turns, performed TSB to clean wheel hubs. The clicking went away. Brake pedal was squeaky. The brake booster was replaced. | ||
2016 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Acadia in Michigan, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Apr 201729000 mi | Got a 'service AWD' message. And a loud groaning noise in rear. A sensor had to be replaced along with some gears. | ||
| May 201733000 mi | Odd shifting, slipping, intermittently. Dealer could not duplicate issue | ||
| Dec 201744000 miUS $50 | Po462. Hard start after tank fill. Replaces the purge solenoid Po171/174*running lean. Replaces the upper PCV. On air intake | ||
2015 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Acadia in Indiana, United States Sep 2014 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Jun 201725300 mi | complete air conditioner failure. Compressor seized and clutch burned. New compressor and clutch required. | ||
| Mar 201832000 miUS $5 | Loose trim on door Loose door trim and longitudinal vinyl roof strip | ||
2015 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Acadia in Michigan, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Dec 201514000 mi | Fuel delivery system, Pump A has to be replaced was trigerring a chk engine light under acceleration and if the tank gas level was below 1/2! | ||
| GMC Acadia in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 20156820 mi | Loose rubber pad that cushions impact when key swings against steering column | ||
| GMC Acadia in Connecticut, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 202170000 miUS $2000 | [coolant] Leaks | ||
| May 202280000 miUS $5000 | Replace stretched timing chain | ||
| GMC Acadia in Ohio, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2023 | |||
| May 2022103200 miUS $1000 | Side detection module. Known issue from manufacturer. Manufacturer extended warranty to 80K mi on part. Unit not sealed the best. Water gets in and then corrodes electrical harness if not repaired. | ||
2015 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Acadia in California, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201619000 mi | Engine oil leak From pan and cover Pan and cover removed and resealed | ||
| GMC Acadia in Kansas, United States May 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| May 201612000 mi | Replaced tie-rod ends and engine mounts | ||
| Jul 201619200 mi | Warning light came on to check engine. Dealer reset code. Said it was minor. | ||
| Oct 201625000 mi | Exhaust | ||
| GMC Acadia in Florida, United States Jan 2022 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Feb 2022114000 miUS $850 | Reprogramed ignition to CPU | ||
2015 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Acadia in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2015 - May 2020 | |||
| May 201735000 mi | Shift flare from 1-2 at low speed/part throttle. Dealer found transmission two quarts low (but no leaks). Haven't had any issues since. | ||
| Sep 201742000 miUS $40 | P0496 code and difficult to start after fuel fill up. Replaced Evap solenoid near throttle body. | ||
| Jun 201856000 mi | Still notice a shift flare. Could not duplicate issue at dealer. Dealer reset learning algorithm. Flare has returned; however, my wife usually drives the vehicle and she doesn’t notice it. Perhaps it truly is due to learning how it’s driven the majority of the one, so my more aggressive driving confuses it! | ||
| GMC Acadia in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201633000 mi | Bad solenoid valve | ||
2014 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Acadia in Arizona, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 201623500 mi | radio ceased working; covered under warranty rear deck door strut began making loud noise when opened; fear of failure and hazard | ||
| GMC Acadia in Oklahoma, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 201534000 mi | The HID passenger side headlamp went out. It was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201651300 mi | While slowing to a stop, there was a giant thunk sound and a jolt like I was rear ended. Stabili-trac and traction control went off-line and transmissionwent out of gear and would not re-engage. Dealer said problem was open draft ssensor The shifting is very harsh in lower gears, especially between 1st and 2nd and when the transmission is warm. Dealer said it is normal, but the loaner Acadia they gave me shifted so much better it's like it wasn't even the same transmission | ||
| Dec 201659000 miUS $105 | According to the dealer, a hose had separated and was leaking transmission fluid. | ||
| Sep 201783000 miUS $615 | The driver side HID head lamp would light, then go out, then light again, growing brighter and brighter until it went out. It did this every time the car was started. The dealer diagnosed a bad HID bulb, which is very expensive to replace! It was replaced by the dealer after another shop couldn't figure out how. | ||
| Nov 201790000 mi | Front, left motor mount broken | ||
| Dec 201791000 mi | Harsh shifts at low speeds, surging at cruise speeds | ||
| Jan 201896000 mi | A hose was loose allowing exhaust to leak into the cabin. I suspect it was pulled loose when they replaced the engine mount, but I can't be sure. | ||
| Sep 2018115000 mi | The car was driving fine then it stumbled very badly, shook a lot, and died in traffic. Wouldn't restart. Towed to the dealer and they said there was a hole in one of the pistons and with the damage that it caused, a new engine was needed. After labor and tax, it would be $7800.00 | ||
| GMC Acadia in California, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 202173000 miUS $150 | Replaced dashboard cluster led lights. Lights had gone out on the cluster and dash was sent out to be repaired. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Texas, United States Feb 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201533000 mi | Evaporator Leak No windshield cleaner emmitted when lever pressed; Windshield wiper pump replaced | ||
| Aug 201653500 miUS $100 | Evaporator problem. Wasn't fixed permanently | ||
| Sep 201772000 miUS $100 | Replaced evaporator (for the 3rd friggin time) Replaced DVD player | ||
| GMC Acadia in Tennessee, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201724500 mi | Within 30 days of purchase, the brake pedal was faulty, needed a part replaced within that mechanism. | ||
| Jun 201731000 mi | Grinding noise on tight turns, especially noticeable at slow speeds. Rear differential was replaced under original warranty. | ||
| Apr 201850000 mi | Dashboard indicator showed that sideview mirror blind spot lights were not working. Turn signals also behaved oddly, blinking rapidly or not at all. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Connecticut, United States Feb 2014 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Jan 201721000 mi | Leaking power steering line | ||
2014 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Acadia in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Feb 201630000 mi | Service AWD indicator. AWD module failed and replaced. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201723560 miC $100 | Replace evaporator coil | ||
| GMC Acadia in Texas, United States Jul 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 201410000 mi | Rear a/c core was leaking. Had tone replaced. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 201724000 mi | rear struts for tailgate sticking. AC not blowing cold air. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 2013 | Fuel gauge stopped working. Fuel sending unit defective. Reading the wrong fuel level. | ||
| Nov 20135100 mi | Squeak coming from rear shocks. Found that the bushings had to be replaced. Various areas where paint was peeling or chipping. It is an ongoing issue, they tried to fix but the repair was not satisfactory. | ||
| Feb 20147000 mi | Battery died and had to be replaced | ||
| Jun 201410000 mi | Service airbag light came on. Lost power on drivers side door, mirrors and windows. | ||
| May 201517700 mi | Found leak in ac line near a fitting. Had to replace fitting. This was the second time it was in for low charge. | ||
| Dec 201525000 mi | Leak found at rear evaporator Passenger mirror will not retract Battery died for the second time. Found the battery was defective. | ||
2013 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| GMC Acadia in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 20132000 mi | Rubber pad on parking brake kept coming off. Happened several times. They finally replaced the entire foot pedal arm. | ||
| Jul 201520500 mi | very Minor oil leak. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Michigan, United States May 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Mar 201412000 mi | Service Traction Control message: Steering angle sensor needed replacement. | ||
| Jun 201531000 mi | Weather seal going across the complete length of the roof on the drivers side fell off. It was replaced. Squeaky pedal. | ||
| Sep 201536000 mi | Squeaky brake pedal. Dealer replaced brake booster. | ||
| GMC Acadia in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201526500 mi | Replaced rear wiper motor. Warranty work. | ||
| Aug 201530700 mi | Repair wiriing in right front seat belt anchor pretensioner and harness. Note this was related to previous recall work that a different dealer performed. | ||
| GMC Acadia in California, United States Apr 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 20132000 mi | Driver Information Center reported 'left rear door open'. Cause was dealer-installed (non-factory) alarm. Dealer removed alarm. | ||
| Feb 201519100 mi | Battery went dead. Jump started, too to dealer. They confirmed bad battery. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201520000 mi | rear condenser leaking at seam, system lost all refrigerant. per service writer, factory defect. | ||
| May 201521700 mi | Rear lift making noise when opening. Replaced struts (again). | ||
| Jul 201635500 miUS $100 | Brakes shudder during last few feet of stopping. Brake pedal spongy. Intermittent problem. 1 per week. Replaced leaking brake booster. Since only a month out of warranty, they only charged me $100. Blue tooth voice recognition terrible. | ||
| Oct 201638000 miUS $480 | Ballast resistors on both HID headlights. Also, both bulbs were said to be bad (intermittent when we took the car in, apparently due to ballast resistor packs. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Michigan, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201527500 mi | Airbag light off and on constantly. Dealer could not replicate during visit. | ||
| Aug 201530900 mi | Airbag issue fixed. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| May 20132000 mi | Popping noise when making sharp turns, under passenger front. Determined to be exhaust hitting heater pipes-Dealer wrapped heater pipes with rubber to isolate the sound if pipes come in contact. | ||
| GMC Acadia in South Carolina, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Mar 201515000 mi | Passenger side window stopped working | ||
| GMC Acadia in Ohio, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201615000 mi | My airbag light came on | ||
2013 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| GMC Acadia in Iowa, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jan 201420800 mi | Oil leak. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Idaho, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 202180000 miUS $100 | Air Bag Sensor faulty | ||
| GMC Acadia in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 201313640 mi | Replaced a faulty rod-end. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Iowa, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201884000 miUS $90 | Rear HVAC blower motor was diagnosed as the reason no air was blowing. Replaced and rear HVAC system works as expected. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Ohio, United States Aug 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 2021111000 miUS $485 | ABS and Traction control lights came on after driving in heavy rain. Cleared codes and it happened again in the next heavy rain. Cracked rear sensor housing. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Alberta, Canada Nov 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 201315500 mi | Navigation unit became unresponsive at times and would occasionally freeze up. The dealer performed a hard reboot on the system. It seems to be performing much better now. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Pennsylvania, United States May 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 20133000 mi | torque convertor sticking Various paint issues on the exterior. Paint chipping and peeling. | ||
| GMC Acadia in New Jersey, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201649300 miUS $350 | Air Bag Replacement | ||
| Jun 201650000 mi | Air Bag Light. Dealer needed to re-work previous attempt at repair | ||
| Jun 201771000 miUS $50 | EVAP Valve Replaced | ||
| GMC Acadia in Indiana, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 20131900 mi | Replaced fuel tank spout because it would not allow you to fill tank without continually holding nozzel trigger. | ||
| Oct 20136000 mi | Shifter would stick in park. Replaced Shifter indicator bezel Radio would make a popping noise and restart itself sporadically | ||
| Apr 201516000 mi | A/C went out. Replace rear condenser and leak in the line | ||
| Sep 201738000 miUS $880 | Replaced rear condenser and blower in rear Replace coolant hose in front recharged system | ||
| Dec 201738000 miUS $1079 | Replaced the Radio/Navigation system | ||
| GMC Acadia in Queretaro, Mexico Mar 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 201826660 mi$160 | The service airbag light alert came out. Took it to the dealer who fixed it. It was apparently a bad cable connection to a sensor on the body along the passenger side. | ||
| Apr 202142160 mi$400 | Coolant was overheating and spilling. Required new water pump and radiator cap. | ||
| Jan 202246500 mi$400 | The plastic casing around the driver seat broke. Part is being replaced. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Minnesota, United States Apr 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Mar 201654000 miUS $300 | Replaced leaking rear condenser core. | ||
| GMC Acadia in Utah, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201539000 mi | Rear condenser was leaking. Replaced under Certified Pre Owned warranty | ||
| Jun 201652000 miUS $320 | Right HID low/high beam replaced | ||
| Jan 201865000 miUS $324 | Left HID bulb | ||
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