2012 GMC Acadia Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 14%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,368miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 GMC Acadia, 14% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,368 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Liftgate struts did fail and the liftgate fell down uncontrollably. It happened exactly as mentioned in NHTSA campaign number 15v415000 but the dealership said my vehicle was not on the recall list so there was nothing they could do about the issue under warranty and I would need to pay for the repairs out of pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #11102998, filed 2018-06, 75,000 miles“The lift gate opens and then immediately falls. It has hit me in the head a couple of times. The lift gate can only be held up if it is pushed up as high as it can go. I am short so that is hard for me to do. I also can't load/unload groceries if I'm holding the lift gate up. I let the lift gate close part way, holding it with my back as I try to load/unload groceries, but now the motor is pulling it closed on me and has trapped me up against the bumber! The car is always parked when we open/close the lift gate.”
NHTSA complaint #11176552, filed 2019-02, 122,800 miles“Takat recall-I had my recall done on the liftgate in 2015. Yesterday my wife was getting bags of car and it fell on her head. She felt it and slide quickly from under. She already have problems with her head from other things..”
NHTSA complaint #10861170, filed 2016-04, 69,000 miles“As my Gmc Acadia is sitting in the garage I pulled on the lift gate handle to open the tailgate. Confidence that it was good to step in an put my baby's stroller I proceeded to step in as soon as the lift gate got to it's peek the strut gave in and the gate came down about two feet or so striking me on top of my head. I managed get down as to not get heart the lift gate seems to be out of service because there is no way to open it and have it stay open. It jerks and then it closes itself.”
NHTSA complaint #10969128, filed 2017-03, 73,100 miles“I opened the rear tailgate and while taking an object out of the back of the vehicle, the tailgate came crashing down on my head with great force. After physically recovering, I tested the tailgate and the issue repeated itself. I called kitahara Gmc in fresno, ca and scheduled a service appointment. Kitahara replaced the parts, but I was told that it is a wear part and that because there are no recalls there is no way for them to guarantee that the issue won't happen again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10678349, filed 2015-01, 38,800 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
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
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 2012 GMC Acadia
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsOther or unknown
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 complaintsBrakes
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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