GMC Acadia 2007–2016
1st generation · GM Lambda (GMT968)
NHTSA data through 13 August 20265,022 complaints, 3,593 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 3,593
- Median of reported failures
- 75,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Airbag system (16.1%)
- Recalls
- 15
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 49,000 and 104,000 miles.
Figure 1 · GMC Acadia 2007–2016 · 3,593 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 203 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 27 complaints (0.8%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 19,100
- 25%
- 49,000
- Median
- 75,000
- 75%
- 104,000
- 90%
- 135,146
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 152 | 4.2% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 74 | 2.1% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 61 | 1.7% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 79 | 2.2% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 79 | 2.2% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 59 | 1.6% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 78 | 2.2% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 88 | 2.4% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 120 | 3.3% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 119 | 3.3% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 157 | 4.4% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 179 | 5.0% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 165 | 4.6% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 159 | 4.4% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 192 | 5.3% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 174 | 4.8% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 203 | 5.6% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 165 | 4.6% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 157 | 4.4% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 116 | 3.2% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 135 | 3.8% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 93 | 2.6% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 87 | 2.4% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 94 | 2.6% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 88 | 2.4% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 59 | 1.6% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 85 | 2.4% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 60 | 1.7% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 70 | 1.9% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 19 | 0.5% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 38 | 1.1% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 30 | 0.8% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 37 | 1.0% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 19 | 0.5% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 24 | 0.7% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 18 | 0.5% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 11 | 0.3% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 200,000+ | 27 | 0.8% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 5,022 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2016 GMC Acadia, and 3,593 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 49,000 and 104,000 miles. The median is 75,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the airbag system (16.1% of complaints, typically around 85,000 miles), the transmission and driveline (15.0% of complaints, typically around 79,000 miles), the steering (13.4% of complaints, typically around 69,000 miles).
15 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2007–2016 GMC Acadia last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2007–2016 GMC Acadia were filed by 75,000 miles and 90% by 135,000 miles — figures drawn from 3,593 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
27 reports (0.8%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Acadia reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2007–2016 Acadia: the 3-minute check
Generated from 3,593 mileage-tagged complaints, 15 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 15 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check transmission on 2007–2009 cars. 6T70/6T75 3-5-Reverse wave plate fracture. The thin spring-steel wave plate that cushions the 3-5-R clutch apply fatigues and splits, first showing as a flare into 3rd or 5th gear, then loss of reverse and eventually…
- Check engine on 2007–2012, most reported 2007–2010 cars. 3.6L V6 timing chain stretch. The original chain design combined with long oil change intervals lets the chains elongate, setting camshaft/crankshaft correlation codes P0008, P0016, P0017, P0018 and P0019, with a rattle…
- Check engine on 2009–2012 cars. LLT direct injection brings high-pressure fuel pump failures and intake valve carbon deposits causing rough idle and misfire.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 49,000 and 104,000 miles, with a median of 75,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the airbag system and the transmission and driveline are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The transmission and driveline in particular shows a median failure mileage of 79,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · GMC Acadia 2007–2016
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Body structure239 reports65,00040,000–104,000Body structure: 239 reports, median 65,000 miles, middle half 40,000 to 104,000 miles.
- Steering675 reports69,00049,000–90,000Steering: 675 reports, median 69,000 miles, middle half 49,000 to 90,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline754 reports79,00059,000–100,000Transmission and driveline: 754 reports, median 79,000 miles, middle half 59,000 to 100,000 miles.
- Electrical system573 reports80,00048,000–110,000Electrical system: 573 reports, median 80,000 miles, middle half 48,000 to 110,000 miles.
- Airbag system810 reports85,00055,000–119,000Airbag system: 810 reports, median 85,000 miles, middle half 55,000 to 119,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise250 reports85,00049,000–115,000Problems owners could not categorise: 250 reports, median 85,000 miles, middle half 49,000 to 115,000 miles.
- Engine493 reports88,00063,000–117,000Engine: 493 reports, median 88,000 miles, middle half 63,000 to 117,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | 810 | 16.1% | 85,000 | 55,000–119,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 754 | 15.0% | 79,000 | 59,000–100,000 |
| Steering | 675 | 13.4% | 69,000 | 49,000–90,000 |
| Electrical system | 573 | 11.4% | 80,000 | 48,000–110,000 |
| Engine | 493 | 9.8% | 88,000 | 63,000–117,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 250 | 5.0% | 85,000 | 49,000–115,000 |
| Body structure | 239 | 4.8% | 65,000 | 40,000–104,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 230 | 4.6% | 70,000 | 48,000–95,000 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 167 | 3.3% | 80,000 | 55,000–111,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 120 | 2.4% | 70,000 | 47,000–92,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · GMC Acadia 2007–2016 · 3,593 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 35% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 64% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 83% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.8% of reports (27) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
35% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
In the reporting window
- Airbag system — middle half 55,000–119,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 59,000–100,000 mi
- Steering — middle half 49,000–90,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 48,000–110,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 49,000–115,000 mi
- Body structure — middle half 40,000–104,000 mi
Mostly reported later
- Engine — middle half 63,000–117,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
64% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
In the reporting window
- Airbag system — middle half 55,000–119,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 59,000–100,000 mi
- Steering — middle half 49,000–90,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 48,000–110,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 63,000–117,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 49,000–115,000 mi
- Body structure — middle half 40,000–104,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
83% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Airbag system — median 85,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 79,000 mi
- Steering — median 69,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 80,000 mi
- Engine — median 88,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 85,000 mi
- Body structure — median 65,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 75,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The airbag system accounts for 16.1% of complaints (810 reports, 314 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 85,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 55,000 and 119,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 15.0% of complaints (754 reports, 625 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 79,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 59,000 and 100,000 miles.
The steering accounts for 13.4% of complaints (675 reports, 582 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 69,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 49,000 and 90,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 11.4% of complaints (573 reports, 408 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 80,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 48,000 and 110,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 9.8% of complaints (493 reports, 385 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 88,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 63,000 and 117,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 5.0% of complaints (250 reports, 155 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 85,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 49,000 and 115,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2008 model year drew the most — 1,297 complaints — while 2013 drew the fewest at 195. The median year sits at 418.
That makes 2008 an outlier: roughly 3.1 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 15 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (4), the electrical system (3), visibility equipment (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 5,022 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 144 (2.9%)
- Fires
- 97
- Injury reports
- 158
- Fatality reports
- 1
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Transmission 2007–2009
6T70/6T75 3-5-Reverse wave plate fracture. The thin spring-steel wave plate that cushions the 3-5-R clutch apply fatigues and splits, first showing as a flare into 3rd or 5th gear, then loss of reverse and eventually burnt clutch material. GM extended the transmission warranty to 10 years/120,000 miles on affected vehicles.
Engine 2007–2012, most reported 2007–2010
3.6L V6 timing chain stretch. The original chain design combined with long oil change intervals lets the chains elongate, setting camshaft/crankshaft correlation codes P0008, P0016, P0017, P0018 and P0019, with a rattle on start-up and under acceleration. GM Special Coverage Adjustment 11340 extended timing chain coverage to 10 years/120,000 miles.
Engine 2009–2012
LLT direct injection brings high-pressure fuel pump failures and intake valve carbon deposits causing rough idle and misfire.
Steering 2011–2012
Power steering pump and pressure hose leaks causing loss of assist and whine.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 641 | 544 |
| 2008 | 1,297 | 1,049 |
| 2009 | 486 | 396 |
| 2010 | 436 | 367 |
| 2011 | 373 | 292 |
| 2012 | 401 | 293 |
| 2013 | 195 | 126 |
| 2014 | 603 | 295 |
| 2015 | 310 | 148 |
| 2016 | 280 | 83 |
Recalls (15) — is your car included?
Feb 2024 · 2014–2016 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
Feb 2023 · 2015 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366190.
May 2021 · 2011–2016 · Air BagsUnsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
What can happen. Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Nov 2016 · 2007–2012 · StructureIf the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.
What can happen. If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 15240.
Jan 2016 · 2016 · SeatsIf the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.
What can happen. If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21930.
Sep 2015 · 2016 · VisibilityA wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
What can happen. A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix. GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780.
Mar 2015 · 2015 · TiresIf the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recr
What can happen. If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires that were manufactured within a specific date range, free of charge. The rec all began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 15025/15067. Note: This recall is for Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires installed as original equipment. For tires that were purchased as replacement equipment, see recall 15T-002.
Dec 2014 · 2014 · Electrical SystemIf the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
What can happen. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMÂ’s number for this recall is 14515.
Jul 2014 · 2009–2014 · Seat BeltsIf the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant…
The defect. General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
What can happen. If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
The free fix. General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014. A second notice will be mailed to owners once parts become available. The recall for the 2009-2010 model years began on July 11, 2014. The interim letter for the 2011-2014 model years were distributed on July 11, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC), 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn). General Mo
Jun 2014 · 2014 · Electrical SystemAn inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.
What can happen. An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM to correct the fuel gauge reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14007.
Jun 2014 · 2008–2013 · Air BagsFailure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
What can happen. Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.
Apr 2014 · 2014 · Power TrainIf a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear…
The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollawa
What can happen. If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle o
The free fix. General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.
Apr 2012 · 2011–2012 · VisibilityIf this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet traverse, Buick enclave, and GMC Acadia vehicles currently registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming and the district of columbia. Snow or ice buildup on the windshield or on the wiper may restrict the movement of the wiper arm, causing the wiper arm to loosen
What can happen. If this occurs, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Gm will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the wiper arm nuts, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 20, 2012.
Aug 2010 · 2009–2010 · Seat BeltsThe safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to…
The defect. General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Chevrolet traverse, Buick enclave, GMC Acadia, and Saturn outlook vehicles. The second row seat side trim shield restricts the upward rotation of the safety belt buckle when the seat back is returned to a seating position after being folded flat. If the buckle contacts the seat frame, additional effort is required to return the seat to a seating position. If sufficient force is applied, the buckle cover could be pushed down the strap, exposing and partially depressing the red release button.
What can happen. The safety belt may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The free fix. Dealers will modify the second row seat side trim shields. If a safety belt buckle is damaged, dealers will replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2010. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Buick at 1-866-608-8080, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, and Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or at the owner center at www.Gmownercenter.Com.
Jun 2010 · 2007–2009 · Electrical SystemIt is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.
The defect. Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 Buick enclave; Cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC Acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl; Saturn outlook; and model year 2009 Chevrolet traverse vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system (hwfs). A recall was implemented in 2008 to add a fuse to the control circuit harness to address the potential consequences of a printed circuit board (pcb) electrical short. However, there have been n
What can happen. It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.
The free fix. Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has been permanently disabled and removed from the vehicle. The safety recall began on june 11, 2010. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493 or at the owner center at www.Gmownercenter.Com.
What owners reported
the contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. While driving at 40 MPH, the contact noticed that the vehicle would not shift gears. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the vehicle would hesitate when driving at any speed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the clutch plate was replaced. The…
2007 · 6 miles · Transmission and driveline
The 2007 GMC Acadia and other vehicles built on the lambda platform are extremely dangerous. These vehicles intermittently loose power steering during the rain. GMC is aware of this aware of this problem and has created a service bulletin, but the alleged repair does not fix the problem. Gm has known about this very…
2007 · 1,000 miles · Steering
the contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle seat would not move forward or backwards. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer stated that it could possibly be a safety issue for a person over 5'10 and 250 lbs if a crash occurred. The dealer stated that the seat railings would not…
2007 · 1,500 miles · Seats
the contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. While driving at any speed, the contact felt a vibration in the steering wheel and heard a grinding noise coming from the dashboard area of the vehicle. The steering wheel would lock up and made turning the vehicle very difficult. She took the vehicle to two dealers. The first…
2007 · 3,000 miles · Steering
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