2008 GMC Acadia Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 66about this part
- Share
- 8%of 854 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 GMC Acadia, 8% of the 854 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving the vehicle when all of a sudden it would not go into 2nd or another gear. The transmission was not shifting. I love the Acadia but the transmission seems to be an ongoing issue with this make and model. It definitely is a safety hazard. It left me stranded on the side of the road. Luckily I had a place to pull over. Was told the transmission needs to be replaced. This is an outrageous cost for something that Gmc knows about.”
NHTSA complaint #11359983, filed 2020-09, 210,000 miles“Takata recall I took my vehicle to have recall on power lift gate completed. (15240). Upon completion of recall, lift gate became inoperable. Dealer now wants me to pay $500.00 to get it working again. Lift gate worked fine when vehicle was driven in for service. Please advise what action I can take.”
NHTSA complaint #10825540, filed 2016-02, 133,315 miles“This car has leaked since the day I bought it. I have taken it to the dealership I bought it from multiple times. The last time they looked at it they told me that there was a leak but they could not find where it was. My amp has shorted out due to all the water and I can imagine what's next. I am so scared to drive my car because of what could go out next. I wish Gmc would do something about all of our issues with the same water leak! I am getting pretty tired of getting rained on inside my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11266576, filed 2019-10, 90,000 miles“Worse problem is the gear shifter, when is cool it will shift but after I am driving it I cant hardly get it to change gears or go into park. My lift gate keep coming down when open. Also my”
NHTSA complaint #11217881, filed 2019-06, 142,000 miles“Had the vehicle in the garage cleaning it out. Hatch was up and doors were open. Vehicle was not running. I was in the back of the vehicle putting the 2 back seats down. I had 1 leg inside the vehicle and the other hanging out of the back. All of a sudden the back gate came crashing down with no warning onto my leg. I could not get out and had to yell for help for someone to life the lift gate off of my leg. I have not seen a doctor yet but I feel like I need to as my leg is swollen and purple.”
NHTSA complaint #11052398, filed 2017-12, 57,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 40% |
| 2025 | 13 | 19% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 11 | 22% |
| 2022 | 11 | 21% |
| 2021 | 22 | 14% |
| 2020 | 15 | 14% |
| 2019 | 120 | 31% |
| 2018 | 118 | 30% |
| 2017 | 170 | 24% |
| 2016 | 22 | 9% |
| 2015 | 23 | 9% |
| 2014 | 31 | 7% |
| 2013 | 22 | 16% |
| 2012 | 42 | 14% |
| 2011 | 16 | 6% |
| 2010 | 12 | 4% |
| 2009 | 18 | 5% |
| 2008 | 66 | 8% |
| 2007 | 19 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Acadia
279 complaintsElectrical system
153 complaintsAir bags
150 complaintsSteering
133 complaintsEngine
124 complaintsBody and structure
87 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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