10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
107,922 miles

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problem #122

Dec 262023

Acadia

  • miles
Deer hit me on the highway at 2am on December 26th. No air bags deployed.

- Sullivan, MO, USA

problem #121

Jun 042023

Acadia

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owned a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, a grayish-colored smoke as well as an abnormal sound emit from the engine without warning. The contact pulled over and exited the vehicle as the vehicle was quickly engulfed in flames. The contact called the fire department and they extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed(#23-046145) and no injuries were reported. The contact stated that the highway barrier was damaged as a result of the fire. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #120

Jun 072023

Acadia

  • miles
Started losing power and had problems cranking. Now won't cranking at all. P0123 error code.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #119

Dec 012022

Acadia

  • miles
Head gaskets and engine default and ground wire system defaulted.

- Saginaw , MI, USA

problem #118

Jun 012022

Acadia

  • miles
Turned key to start, it did not.mechanic said timing chain failed.

- Burtchville Township, MI, USA

problem #117

Aug 062021

Acadia

  • 140,038 miles
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving approximately 25-30 mph, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed and remained at the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,038.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #116

Jun 122017

Acadia

  • miles
Vehicle will cut off, still runs after switch is off, when making a turn popping in the wheel, steering gets hard when making a turn, something kills battery and it leaks inside, this happens whether in motion or not

- Crystal Springs, MS, USA

problem #115

Nov 162020

Acadia 6-cyl

  • 25 miles
There is a airbag notification that comes on also im having engine issues where my fuel runs out extremely fast without notice. I can drive less than 30 miles and my vehicle will be almost of empty from a full tank. It just happened out of nowhere. My friend also has the same vehicle and she is having the same issues with her car. I really need this fixed asap.

- Rock Hill, SC, USA

problem #114

Dec 272019

Acadia

  • 142,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Wilkins Buick-GMC 6913 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, 410 999-1419, was contacted and the contact was informed that the engine and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

problem #113

Jun 022020

Acadia

  • 153,245 miles
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise appeared underneath the front driver's side hood. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of oil. No leaks were present. The vehicle received an oil change however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 153,245.

- Ville Platte, LA, USA

problem #112

Dec 032019

Acadia

  • 143,000 miles
Stability track warning light keeps coming on I was told by my mechanic that it could be the sensor so I had it replaced with a factory brand GMC sensor and I'm still having the same problem. Also my passenger side air bag keeps saying it needs to be serviced but it's never been deployed and no one has an answer for why this warning keeps coming up the stability track warning comes on as I'm driving every time after about 10 to 15 minutes and the passenger side air bag warning comes on as soon as I start the vehicle engine. And also I have a problem with code P0700 it keeps turning on my check engine light and I had it fixed but it still keeps turning on.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #111

Mar 012020

Acadia

  • 171,900 miles
Control board shows service stability track, service traction control, lights on dash board goes on and off as if there's electrical issues. Stability track light goes on and off.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

problem #110

Nov 202019

Acadia

  • miles
Will not shift out of park

- Pine Bluff, AR, USA

problem #109

Feb 242020

Acadia 6-cyl

  • miles
When I returned home and turned car off while in my driveway the engine would not stop running after I took the key out -until a few seconds it finally shut off- I tried to start it with the remote start and turn it off and it worked fine - can you advise me on this problem thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Webster, NY, USA

problem #108

Nov 012019

Acadia 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 165,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after turning the ignition switch to the off position, the vehicle would remain on and would sputter before turning off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the ignition switch and the cabin fuse box but the failures continued to occur. Local dealer bill kramer Chevrolet(2251 w. 23rd St. Panama city fl.) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 165,000.

- Panama City, FL, USA

problem #107

Sep 172018

Acadia

  • 110,000 miles
Transmission failed, transmission slipped out of gear, transmission stuck in first gear, GM approved a 2013 safety recall for this vehicle, the transmission failed in 2017, the transmission was repaired and the entire engine has been replaced twice. The transmission is failing again because it is a product defect that is dangerous. GM has refused to repair or replace the vehicle and the autonation has refused to repair or replace the vehicle. GM and autonation have sold a dangerous used car with a fraudulent intent. GM and autonation have ratified the intentional fraud. The car needs to be replaced immediately because it is still dangerous to drive and the transmission is currently failing again.

- Newport Beach, CA, USA

problem #106

Oct 212019

Acadia

  • miles
My car has been leaking inside due to manufacturer defect with the seal of the windshield and in top and causing electrical issues for car one example transmission control module and etc

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

problem #105

Sep 022019

Acadia

  • 187,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the service stabilitrak warning indicator remained illuminated, the check engine indicator flashed, and the gear locked in fourth gear. The contact had to release the accelerator pedal to release the gear out of fourth gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000.

- Dundee, FL, USA

problem #104

Mar 162019

Acadia

  • 1,168,945 miles
When I purchased the vehicle in less than an hour the check engine light, airbag light, tire pressure sensor popped on. The car would have a slow take off and shake as you accelerate on the city street. When I drive the freeway the car will hesitate and take 15 seconds before it switch gears to catch up to speed and jerk. The service airbag, service tire monitor system, service stabilitrak, service traction control alert messages are on the message console.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #103

Jun 062019

Acadia

  • 120,000 miles
The timing chain broke which in turn broke the engine as well. It happened as I was exiting the highway, it just stalled and would not start again.

- Warwick, RI, USA

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