2009 GMC Acadia Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 331 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,415miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2009 GMC Acadia, 3% of the 331 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,415 miles. 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.
“Takata recall: I'm having idle/stalling issues with my 2009 Gmc Acadia. Car cuts off while driving causing a safety hazard. First, I had my car inspected by local licensed mechanic who diagnosed a timing chain issue and cat converter issue. I followed by call a Gmc dealer and informing them of my car problems. They scheduled my car for an inspection since they have an extended warranty for timing chains. They inspected my vehicle and informed me since the timing chain wasn't making noises they wouldn't diagnose it as a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11022896, filed 2017-09, 89,000 miles“I've had electrical issues with the radio. Every single time it rains the speakers go out. Noticed there was water in the electrical connectors on all the doors which also affected my windows from going up and down. More importantly, the transmission is shot now. Was driving to the store, stopped at a stop light, and when it turned green, I hit the gas. My car didn't go. I kept my foot on the pedal with the same amount of pressure and it started to go, but after a few seconds it just kicked real hard into first gear. Felt like someone rear ended me. Every time I stopped it kept doing it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11245569, filed 2019-08, 130,000 miles“I have a 2009 Acadia slt2. I was entering the highway and accelerating when the car would not increase in speed as I was merging onto the highway. I was nearly hit by a semi-tractor trailer truck. The same problem has occurred multiple times after this. I have taken the car in for service and was told by a GM authorized dealer that they could not replicate the issue and they replace a coil. The car still does the same thing intermittently. This car has had other safety issues, like water leaking into the cabin and nearly shocking me while trying to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10616153, filed 2014-07, 50,000 miles“When accelerating, my car seems to 'slip' or 'stutter' before clicking into gear. This happened in the first year of ownership. The dealership never acknowledged it when I would bring it in to get checked. After a few years of owning it I now know that it is a transmission issue very common with the Gmc Acadia. I have read that it is a faulty wave plate. Not sure what that is but now with only 50,000 on my car it is really bad. It barely made it home last night. Transmission is totally slipping and even when just driving along at the same speed it went into limp mode. …”
NHTSA complaint #10546130, filed 2013-09, 19,682 miles“The stabilizer/traction control keeps going off and it will stay off.i can turn,hit a bump or start it up and the traction control/stabilizer system is off.i almost had a accident on the freeway in the rain because it turned off out of nowhere and I almost lost control”
NHTSA complaint #11555365, filed 2023-11Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 4% |
| 2012 | 10 | 3% |
| 2011 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 11 | 3% |
| 2008 | 36 | 4% |
| 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 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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