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Fuel systemPart report

2012 GMC Acadia Fuel system Problems

Complaints
24about this part
Share
8%of 296 total for the year
Median mileage
55,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 GMC Acadia, 8% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Tamara recall I have replaced two hard fuel lines in the last month from them cracking or the weld failure and now I have to replace one of them again. When these lines fail they spray fuel on the hot engine and transmission that could cause the vehicle to start on fire”

NHTSA complaint #11246300, filed 2019-08, 88,674 miles

“Today with the fuel gauge showing 1/2 tank full, my Acadia ran out of gas and I was forced to the side of the road. I have seen recalls for other year models for this exact problem, but the year my Acadia is does not matter to GM. This is a very serious problem that could cause a severe accident. Gm's recall number is 14007. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately. …”

NHTSA complaint #10957923, filed 2017-03, 55,000 miles

“2012 Acadia needed a replacement of the number 2 fuel injector in 2015, number 4 in 2016, and at the end of 2017 required all 6 replaced, plus the fuel pump. All 3 times these issued occurred while I was driving on the freeway when the vehicle warnings of service stabilitrak, service traction control, and reduced engine power started going off. The car then began to smoke heavily from the exhaust pipe and it was required to limp off the freeway, praying that I wouldn't be hit as I went from 75 to 40 in seconds.”

NHTSA complaint #11058557, filed 2018-01, 95,000 miles

“Automobile stalled while driving and would not start. Service completed at chevrolet dealership on june 12 to replace fuel pump control module, which was a recalled part on Gmc Acadia's. I called GM and was informed my VIN was not part of recall and was told I would be called back with an explanation why. I never received a return phone call. Car stalled again while driving and would not start. Service completed at Gmc dealership on august 12 to replace fuse block that controls fuel pump. Approximately 2 weeks later car stalled while driving, then restarted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11022514, filed 2017-09, 60,000 miles

“Chassis electronic control module internal contamination - Gmc recall 14515 - this is a recall on a lot of GM cars and trucks which includes the 2012 Gmc Acadia but my VIN doesn't qualify. This control module is exposed to water and all of the elements which is why there is a recall. Ours failed yesterday at highway speeds and the car died at 60 MPH. We were lucky to be heading to the exit when it died and not involved in a crash. I've spoken to 3 Gmc service centers in the area and the Gmc assistance center and they tell me that my VIN does not have any recalls. …”

NHTSA complaint #10910150, filed 2016-09, 133,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202348%
2022815%
20213019%
20201110%
201951%
2018103%
2017132%
201610%
201583%
2014255%
201364%
2012248%
2011104%
201051%
2009155%
2008162%
200792%

Other parts of the 2012 GMC Acadia

Steering
46 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
43 complaints
Other or unknown
42 complaints
Body and structure
42 complaints
Electrical system
41 complaints
Engine
35 complaints
Air bags
33 complaints
Exterior lighting
21 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Electronic stability control
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 GMC Acadia

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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