2008 GMC Acadia Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 124about this part
- Share
- 15%of 854 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,970miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 124 complaints about the engine of the 2008 GMC Acadia, 15% of the 854 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,970 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11403816, filed 2021-03, 25 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 just had the clutch wave plate break into pieces inside my transmission causing us to almost get into an accident as my kids and I were getting on the freeway. We lost our gears and had to be towed. I looked up the issue and it sounds like this is a more than common issue with the Acadia at this mileage. If this is such a well-known issue why does GM not fix this issue?”
NHTSA complaint #10584511, filed 2014-04, 63,458 miles“I was merging onto highway when the RPM's on my vehicle went to 5 (or above) and the vehicle lurched into gear. After that happened, the vehicle would not go above 45mphs. Every time the vehicle would need to change gears after this the rpms would climb before changing gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and I was advised it was the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10555841, filed 2013-12, 74,000 miles“The timing chain is going bad for no reason, and I know is not olthe only one, a friend of mine has the same truck with the same problem for no reason as well... I was on my way to school and the truck lost the power and didn't come back so, I had to call the tow truck and take it to the shop where they told me that the time chain was bad. I would really appreciate that you do some research and help me and other people who has the same truck as me.”
NHTSA complaint #11156057, filed 2018-12, 103,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006353Jul 23, 2024This service bulletin provides inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10205052Aug 20, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid information/procedures to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for…
- 10199244May 24, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10% |
| 2025 | 7 | 10% |
| 2024 | 10 | 16% |
| 2023 | 13 | 27% |
| 2022 | 15 | 29% |
| 2021 | 30 | 19% |
| 2020 | 29 | 27% |
| 2019 | 53 | 14% |
| 2018 | 35 | 9% |
| 2017 | 62 | 9% |
| 2016 | 13 | 6% |
| 2015 | 18 | 7% |
| 2014 | 45 | 10% |
| 2013 | 21 | 16% |
| 2012 | 35 | 12% |
| 2011 | 52 | 19% |
| 2010 | 74 | 22% |
| 2009 | 67 | 20% |
| 2008 | 124 | 15% |
| 2007 | 46 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Acadia
279 complaintsElectrical system
153 complaintsAir bags
150 complaintsSteering
133 complaintsBody and structure
87 complaintsOther or unknown
66 complaintsElectronic stability control
57 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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