2009 GMC Acadia Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 8%of 331 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 GMC Acadia, 8% of the 331 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car completely died while driving it a few months back. Just got it back after about 3 months, partial sucky dealership, partial back order issue. Turns out the sunroof leaked into the dash. Had to replace the body harness and something with the dash. $5100. I estimated on the date it happened because it's been awhile.”
NHTSA complaint #10927583, filed 2016-11, 103,000 miles“Driving down the road and notice a deer. Speed limit was 55, so we had slowed down to about 45. Deer crossing in front of us, and we almost come to a complete stop (about 10-15mph). We hit the deer on the passenger front. Get out of the car to assess the damage, and notice a fire under the grill and headlights. Air bags had deployed. Everyone evacuated the vehicle, and it was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10573112, filed 2014-03, 75,000 miles“The vehicle is equipped with a gear driven power liftgate that opens and closes the rear hatch at the touch of a button. I approached the rear hatch of the Acadia to load groceries, and signaled it to open. The hatch powered open normally to its full height. I walked underneath it. With no warning, the hatch suddenly fell and struck me in the head / back of neck / shoulder area. It hit hard enough to cause serious injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10482372, filed 2012-10, 31,500 miles“While emptying out the rear of the vehicle, the lift gate proceeded to descend while I was taking out our suitcases. I was unaware this was happening and my hand was on the right side of the vehicle hatch. The lift gate did not stop when it hit my hand and I immediately pulled away from it catching my finger on the sharp side of the mechanism. It ripped open my middle finger, cutting it to the tendon, requiring a trip to the emergency room. I had to get eleven stitches to close the wound and a tetanus shot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10604492, filed 2014-06, 63,280 miles“Over the course of 6 years since I've purchased by new vehicle, on the right side passenger floor, there is a puddle of water that has accumulated under the carpeting and is causing the floor to rust and deteriorate. It is when you run the A/C and the water drains into the vehicle. I've sent it to the dealer to have it repaired many times and they only do a fix and not correct the problem to avoid the lodging of the water. The last time I sent it to my dealer the fan motor was inoperable because of the water damage the electronic circuits.”
NHTSA complaint #10618694, filed 2014-08, 31,247 milesRelated recalls
- 15V415000Jun 30, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012…Covers: GMC Acadia 2007–2012, Buick Enclave 2008–2012, Saturn Outlook 2007–2010 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10213768Jan 27, 2022This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 42 | 14% |
| 2011 | 9 | 3% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 25 | 8% |
| 2008 | 87 | 10% |
| 2007 | 44 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2009 GMC Acadia
112 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
72 complaintsEngine
67 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsOther or unknown
18 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 27, 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