2012 GMC Acadia: raw data

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vehicle2012 / gmc / acadia
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-19)
complaints302 on file (2012-04-04 → 2026-08-05)
recalls5
investigations2
fars47 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Power liftgate falling or slamming shut unexpectedlySTRUCTURE30 complaints2016-12 → 2026-08acadia-2012-liftgate-falls
  • 11705928 The power lift gate suddenly comes down
  • 11373155 MY VEHICLES HATCHBACK/ TRUNK LIFTS UP BUT WILL NOT STAY OPEN. AFTER OPENING IT MAKES A HORRIBLE NOISE AND FALLS. IT ACTUALLY FELL ON ME
  • 11349848 TAILGATE FALLS DOWN AFTER OPENING. WILL NOT STAY UP WITHOUT HOLDING
Transmission shudder and slippage at highway speedPOWER TRAIN30 complaints2017-09 → 2026-05acadia-2012-transmission-shudder
  • 11585144 Transmission is slipping, shuddering at low speeds making car unsafe to drive
  • 11582081 TRANSMISSION STARTES SLIPPING THEN WENT OUT
  • 11241331 THE RPM GAUGE IS FLUCTUATING UP AN DOWN WHEN I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, HIGHWAY, CITY ROADS IT IS HAPPENING WHEN COLD OR WARM AND IT DON'T MATTER IF IT'S FLAT ROADS OR A INCLINE. IT BEEN HAPPENING MORE AN MORE NOW
Timing chain failure requiring engine replacementENGINE15 complaints2018-06 → 2024-11acadia-2012-timing-chain-failure
  • 11123749 2012 GMC ACADIA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FAILED TIMING CHAIN. *LD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*JS
  • 11599555 142,000 miles and timing chain is bad. A very known issue and a very common issue in the GMC Acadia Denali which I think should be repaired by GM!
  • 11319166 BOUGHT THIS GMC USED WITH 32000 MILES. PERFORMED REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. THE CAR JUST HIT 102,000 MILES AND THE ENGINE SEIZED UP
Power steering pump and rack failureSTEERING28 complaints2016-12 → 2024-03acadia-2012-power-steering-failure
  • 11132953 I WAS DRIVING VERY SLOW AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. IT HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE TIMES IN THE 6 WEEKS
  • 11042061 POWER STEERING FAILED BOTH POWER STEERING PUMP AND STEERING GEAR. CAR HAS ~50,000 MILES. VEHICLE WOULD HAVE FEEDBACK IN STEERING AT LOW SPEEDS. NO WARNING LIGHT, COULD HAVE FAILED AT HIGH SPEEDS CAUSING INJURY
  • 11023932 THE RACK LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED AT APPROX 50 K MILES. THEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED AT APPROX 60K MILES
Stall or power loss with StabiliTrak warningELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER19 complaints2016-12 → 2025-05acadia-2012-stall-traction-control
  • 11494924 THE CAR STALLED, CUT OFF WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC
  • 11664115 Vehicle producing code P2138 then goes into limp mode stating to service stability, traction control off and engine reduced power. Replaced Throttle Body and Acceleration Pedal Position Sensor and error was still present
  • 11291202 WHILE DRIVING MY GMC ACADIA THE CAR STARTED LOOSING POWER, IT THEN GAVE A MESSAGE THAT SAID TRACTION CONTROL OFF/ON IT ALSO HAD STABILITY TRACK MESSAGE
Headlight and DRL housing melting or bulb failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING14 complaints2017-10 → 2026-02acadia-2012-headlight-drl-melt
  • 11468418 The headlights in this make and model go out frequently. I've owned my vehicle for 2 years and have put 5 headlights in it
  • 11032064 THE RUNNING LAMPS WOULD NOT COME ON
  • 11420837 Drl sockets melted safely issue A service bulletin was issued but not a recall , gm will now not fix it unless I pay 2,600 This is a fire hazard
Service air bag warning light illuminatingAIR BAGS14 complaints2016-12 → 2023-09acadia-2012-airbag-warning-light
  • 11257237 SERVICE AIRBAG DISPLAY ON DASH
  • 11366451 SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT ON, SPONTANEOUSLY CAME ON, AND REMAINS ON AT ALL TIMES. REPAIR ESTIMATE FROM GMC DEALER: PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG $991.50 R REAR SENSOR $500.85
  • 11431996 THIS VEHICLE IS SHOWING ON DASH THAT ( SERVICE AIR BAGS) WHY WOULD THIS TAKE PLACE? IT HAS 175,238 MILES.IS THIS A RECALL OR WHAT? --- PLEASE ADVISE -- THIS COME UP ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
3022012-04-042026-08-0582STEERING:46; STRUCTURE:44; POWER TRAIN:43; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:42; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:42

Recalls all years →

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14V26600020/05/2014SEAT BELTSGeneral 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.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.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 Motors recall number for this campaign is 14187.
15V41500030/06/2015STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATEGeneral 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.If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.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.
14V11800017/03/2014AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWGeneral 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.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.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.
12V15100009/04/2012VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESGENERAL 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 AND CAUSE THE WIPER TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.IF THIS OCCURS, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE WIPER ARM NUTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2012.
21V24600008/04/2021AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERSGeneral 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.Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
EA20002closedOutboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable FailureSEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE2020-08-312024-08-3021V245On August 31, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA) EA20002, as an upgrade of Recall Query (RQ) RQ19003. This investigation, related to recall 14V-266, was opened to investigate instances of detachment of the flexible steel seat belt anchor cable attached to the outboard side of the front seats in vehicles manufactured by General Motors (GM). The subject vehicles included model year (MY) 2009 through 2014 GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave, and Chevrolet Traverse SUVs as well as MY 2009 through 2010 Saturn Outlook SUVs. These vehicles were previously repaired
RQ19003closedSeat Belt Anchor Cable FailureSEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE2019-05-282020-08-31·On May 19, 2014, General Motors LLC (GM) notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) that it would conduct Safety Recall 14V266 to address fatigue and separation of the flexible steel cable that connects the front outboard seat belts to the seat-mounted belt pre-tensioner in 1.4 million model year (MY) 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook, 2009-2014 Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse (Lambda Platform) vehicles.The remedy was to inspect for signs of damage and replace pre-tensioner anchor cables as needed. Re-work was conducted to relocate the pre-tensioner anchor cable out of the occu

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202447legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2012 GMC Acadia vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2012/gmc/acadia
@misc{wrenchpro_2012_gmc_acadia_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2012 GMC Acadia},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2012/gmc/acadia}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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