2008 GMC Acadia Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 854 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seats of the 2008 GMC Acadia, 1% of the 854 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This vehicle leaks through the sunroof and it goes all around the interior of the vehicle. Since it leaks inside I'm afraid it is going to reach the electrical components of the vehicle. It also leaks around where the battery is at an it can cause a shortage. Water also falls in through all the way to the carpet where the driver and passenger side, I don't know if the rear rows are affected. This makes the car have a ugly smell and sometimes I can't even breathe in my own car-- it smells extremely humid and horrible. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716841, filed 2015-05, 129,000 miles“Transmission wave plate issues....the car shifts into different gears and about caused an accident. Took it to a mechanic and it is a transmission wave plate that needs replaced. Going to cost us around $4000. Just spent 1000 dollars to fix the power seats that quit working also.”
NHTSA complaint #10578347, filed 2014-04, 70,000 miles“Complete transmission failure due to 3-5 wave plate failure. The consumer has an issue with the head restraints in the new Acadia's. He stated the eight passenger vehicle only offers four adult head restraints. Updated 06/03/15.”
NHTSA complaint #10626175, filed 2014-08, 46,782 miles“1. Accelerator pedal stuck to floor at 60mph and continued to pick up speed until driver threw car to neutral as brakes would not engage 2. Air bag system has not been functional 3. Tpms is inoperable light always on 4. Seats are composed of polyurethane molded foam causing an array of health issues for myself and 2 children as car gets extremely hot 5. Brakes engage during high speeds randomly causing car to slide 6. Heavy metals/air plane parts found in many places of car 7. Fumes inside constantly improperly routed fuel/emission system? 8. …”
NHTSA complaint #10594648, filed 2014-05, 56,000 miles“I purchased a new 2008 Gmc Acadia in sept. Of 2007 and I have had several problems with is sense buying. The biggest problem is my second row of seating it has a 60/40 split and the 60 portion pops up all the time even when an adult is sitting on it. I have taken to two different Gmc dealerships 7 times and no one can find anything wrong. I even contacted GM's main office and they said they can not do anything until the service dept. Finds a problem. Their only suggestion was to take it to a third dealer and see if they can find what's wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10289067, filed 2009-10Related service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
57 complaintsExterior lighting
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
34 complaintsBrakes
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Acadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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