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2009 GMC Acadia Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 331 total for the year
Median mileage
12,830miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 GMC Acadia, 1% of the 331 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,830 miles.

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.

“We've had electrical issues beginning about 2 years after buying the Acadia. Currently the check engine light stays on. We had it checked at the dealership and were told that it was safe to drive. The problem was probably part of the electrical issues. Well, it wasn't. Now the steering is difficult (and locks up at low speed turns) and the stabilitrek message comes on. …”

NHTSA complaint #10930286, filed 2016-12

“2009 Gmc Acadia. Consumer writes in regards to loss of engine power, steering wheel power and faulty brakes. The consumer the liftgate and lamp were repaied under recall, but the failure continued. The consumer did not recieve notification for the recalls concerning the engine, transmission, and timing chain.”

NHTSA complaint #11090728, filed 2018-04

“The contact owns a 2009 Gmc Acadia. The contact stated that when driving approximately 60 MPH and under while coming to a stop, she recieved a warning from her onstar system advising her that the ABS system failed and to service the vehicle immediately. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. After diagnosis they advised her that front brake pedals and brake pedal position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After having the repairs done the contact stated that the on star system in her vehicle advised her that she needed to have the vehicle serviced immediately. …”

NHTSA complaint #10482722, filed 2012-10, 12,830 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026110%
20254159%
20242541%
202348%
202236%
20211912%
202088%
2019174%
2018226%
2017365%
201642%
201562%
201492%
201332%
201283%
2011104%
201051%
200931%
2008314%
2007102%

Other parts of the 2009 GMC Acadia

Steering
112 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
72 complaints
Engine
67 complaints
Electrical system
47 complaints
Exterior lighting
38 complaints
Body and structure
25 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Electronic stability control
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology