2009 GMC Acadia Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 5%of 331 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 GMC Acadia, 5% of the 331 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takara recall well my truck just stop changing gears on sunday nite 03/24/19 I was getting off about to drive out of the parking lot when I saw the RPM hand go up but didnt come back down I knew something was wrong then it didn't change at all I drove 20 all way home with my flashers on and almost got ran over”
NHTSA complaint #11191232, filed 2019-03, 137,194 miles“Takata recall ibought a used 2009 Gmc Acadia in january 2016 with 108,000 miles on it. In august my car wouldn't start and I had it towed to the dealership and they said it needed a timing chain which was recalled. They contacted GM and they said they will not cover this because it was fixed 15,000 miles ago. I then called GM and they gave me a check for $990.00 in which it actually cost $3,200.00 to fix! …”
NHTSA complaint #10938361, filed 2016-12, 115,000 miles“While driving the vehicle at 45mph I received a low oil pressure shut off engine. Oil was fine so we took it to have the oil changed. Light came back on. There are no codes being stored in the system. Everyone is guessing what could be wrong with it from a bad oil pump or the pan needs to be cleaned. There is a forum a bunch of other people having the same problem and spending thousands and getting nowhere. Some have had to have a whole new engine installed. Gm says there are no bulletins and they will give me a 100 $ for the vehicle to be serviced by a tech. …”
NHTSA complaint #11232716, filed 2019-07, 164,532 miles“I had purchased the vehicle used from what I had thought was a reputable dealer, boy was I wrong. I was on my way home with it from the dealer an hour and a half drive 1 way , going down the interstate at about 65 MPH, when the vehicle started to shake something severe , and the RPM,s went wild. I slowed down , but the shake , vibration continued. Finally it did straighten out, and I got home. A couple days later on my way to work the engine light came on, and than the service all wheel drive system light came on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10670361, filed 2015-01, 83,300 miles“Vehicle had a slight misfiring when climbing incline. We replaced two spark plugs. Misfiring calmed down. A couple days later misfiring resumed. Husband was driving daughter to daycare when car had multiple dts codes appeared (stability track, check engine, reduced power) with car suddenly stalling while on a highway leaving barely enough time to coast off the road and out of the way of traffic traveling 60mph. Gmc refused to assist us on this issue until we found online a TSB about the timing chain which had broken. …”
NHTSA complaint #10690208, filed 2015-02, 101,576 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11019073May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11019072May 30, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and…
- 11017783May 29, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
- 11014455Feb 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 11011782Dec 7, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads…
- 11007744Sep 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
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 2009 GMC Acadia
112 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
72 complaintsEngine
67 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 GMC Acadia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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