2008 GMC Acadia Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 57about this part
- Share
- 7%of 854 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,797miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 GMC Acadia, 7% of the 854 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,797 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down the highway and the stabilitrak turned itself off and a warning light came on saying it was off and to service it. I tried to push the button and it did nothing and then it cleared itself and turned back on without any prompt and when slowing down and pressing the brake pedal the steering wheel vibrates and the whole right side of the car shakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11291260, filed 2019-12, 172,975 miles“This is the worst viechle we have every bought. You name it an it has gone wrong. Transmission twice, timing, power steering, tailgate, we have never pulled anything with our car. When it rains the steering locks up.. One minute we are going 70 and bam the car turns off. I can keep going. Gmc pretty much just said oh well. This have happened so many times I lost track.”
NHTSA complaint #11123474, filed 2018-08, 75,000 miles“I bought my 2008 Gmc Acadia and not long after the check engine light came on. It was the timing chain. I had the chevy dealership replace it which was almost $3000.00. About a year and a half later it has gone out again. And I can't afford another $3000.00. Now it's just sitting. Very up set about this.”
NHTSA complaint #11222330, filed 2019-06, 310,000 miles“I was stopped at a red light at 6 mile and ryan rd detroit mi vehicle just cut off. After three or four tries it finally started and I had my daugther to follow me home and park it. I am afraid to drive it now. This happen 7/10/19 in am. Traction light was reading off”
NHTSA complaint #11230901, filed 2019-07, 166,000 miles“Going down the high way the stabilitrack light comes on after turning off the car turning it back on it goes out the light hasn't came back on its been a couple months it only comes on when driving far. Also have a problem with the brakes they go all the way to the floor hard to stop the car. My girlfriend told me about the problem I drove it myself to see if it would do it to me never did till today I almost hit 2 cars”
NHTSA complaint #10821952, filed 2016-01, 197,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 3% |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 12 | 5% |
| 2014 | 19 | 4% |
| 2013 | 6 | 4% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 16 | 6% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% |
| 2008 | 57 | 7% |
| 2007 | 22 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Acadia
279 complaintsElectrical system
153 complaintsAir bags
150 complaintsSteering
133 complaintsEngine
124 complaintsBody and structure
87 complaintsOther or unknown
66 complaintsExterior lighting
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
34 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Acadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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