2011 GMC Acadia Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 6%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,366miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2011 GMC Acadia, 6% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,366 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Stabilitrak always reports off and brake warning always displays on dashboard, while on or running. Had it looked at by 4 mechanics. Breaks are fine. Engine wont start after everytime I pump gas. I have to pump accelerator sevral times for engine to start. Had it looked at again. Problem is ongoing. Also, slowed down on one occasion while driving on the hwy. Had to pull over since accelerator would not function. After 30mins or so. Was able to restart.”
NHTSA complaint #11319664, filed 2020-03, 120,000 miles“As I was approaching a red light, I pressed on my breaks and heard a grinding noise coming from the driver side front tire. My car would not accelerate much, I pushed on the brakes and then the gas and started to move. As I was driving I felt the car pulling. I noticed the ABS traction control off, all wheel drive off, and stabilitrack lights all came on. I called the local Gmc dealership service center. Now just waiting to hear back from them.”
NHTSA complaint #11152808, filed 2018-11, 35,500 miles“I saw an error message on the dashboard that read service traction control , then it read traction control off and then the last thing that read was engine power is reduced . That's when my car dropped from going 55 MPH to 20 MPH and I could not accelerate. I pulled off the road a few minutes then back onto road but had no power. I pulled over and called a tow truck and had it towed to shop.they replaced accelerator pedal assembly. Cost me $259.84.”
NHTSA complaint #10607099, filed 2014-06, 71,733 miles“While driving this morning this message appeared : traction control off , then service stabilitrak . Very soon after message reduced engine power appeared. The car was still running, but would not go above approximately 2k RPM's or 15mph. This is the second time that this has happened and have had to take to shop and have throtle body inspected and recalibrated. This is my wifes car and I have a small child that was in car when this happened. This happened in an area that is heavily traveled to include school buses.”
NHTSA complaint #10821191, filed 2016-01, 67,000 miles“It has happen to me when my vehicle is in motion and when I go above 65 miles ph. The Gmc starts to heat up and sends a message on the display saying transmission is hot a lot of smoke comes out and the speed decreases completely I have to come to a complete stop and park in the street until it cools off what is dangerous is that it has happen when I'm in the high way putting me at risk to crash I made some fixes one time the mechanic charged me about $500 dollars to fix it now is doing it again and they want to charge me about a $1000 dollars more I have been having a lot of issues with the…”
NHTSA complaint #11327044, filed 2020-06, 9 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 3% |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 12 | 5% |
| 2014 | 19 | 4% |
| 2013 | 6 | 4% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 16 | 6% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% |
| 2008 | 57 | 7% |
| 2007 | 22 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Acadia
64 complaintsEngine
52 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
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