2012 GMC Acadia Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,508miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 2012 GMC Acadia, 3% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,508 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have been having problems with my vehicle for a while now. The car will cut off in traffic I have gotten stuck in the seatbelt as well as today while I am trying to make a left the car would not accelerate as I was hitting the gas pedal I could have been killed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633263, filed 2014-09, 48,000 miles“I would like to file a complaint about the seat belt locking mechanism in cars. While I understand it was made for locking carseats tightly into place, I have a big problem with there not being a release or disengage system in place. Yesterday, my son was almost strangled to death because of this locking mechanism. He pulled the seatbelt out far enough so that when he released it, it started clicking (locking) and the belt got wrapped around his neck in the process. …”
NHTSA complaint #10467751, filed 2012-07, 5,764 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Gmc Acadia. The contact stated that the positioning of the seatbelt in the middle of the third-row could not be buckled without hurting the passenger. The contact stated that to avoid the discomfort, the seat belt was never buckled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The failure mileage was 58,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10819664, filed 2016-01, 58,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Gmc Acadia. The contact stated when the vehicle was parked it would excessively roll forward more than expected. Both the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact also stated that the drivers seat belt was not functioning normally. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10563281, filed 2014-02Related recalls
- 14V266000May 20, 2014General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles…Covers: GMC Acadia 2009–2014, Chevrolet Traverse 2009–2014, Buick Enclave 2009–2014 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11006849Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on regular inspection of the Seat Belt Lap Anchor.
- 10239755Jul 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on availability for a seat belt extender.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 5 | 10% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 4% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 10 | 3% |
| 2008 | 14 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 GMC Acadia
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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