2021 GMC Acadia Technical Service Bulletins

847 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 GMC Acadia. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10187627Dec 8, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10187171Dec 8, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary information communicates information on coax cable connection concerns that can cause a black screen in reverse.
• 10187169Dec 8, 2020Vehicle speed control, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Transmission and…. This Preliminary information communicates an Intermittent No Crank, No Start, or Reduced Power loss of data multiple U codes or Intermittent Power Door Locks inoperative, unwanted seat or mirror movement. Inspect harness for chaffed by the I-shaft at the base of the steering column. If chaffed, repair damaged wires and zip tie the harness away from the I-shaft. Also Inspect the HVAC drain hose is properly routed…
• 10187168Dec 8, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication requests information from the technician about vehicles that may have Bluetooth or phone projection issues. Dealer should request as much information from the customer on the concern as possible and fill in the questionaire.
• 10186106Dec 8, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10185720Dec 8, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates information on coax cable connection concerns that can cause a black screen in reverse.
• 10185718Dec 8, 2020Fuel system, Steering, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Transmission and…. This Preliminary information communicates an Intermittent No Crank, No Start, or Reduced Power loss of data multiple U codes or Intermittent Power Door Locks inoperative, unwanted seat or mirror movement. Inspect harness for chaffed by the I-shaft at the base of the steering column. If chaffed, repair damaged wires and zip tie the harness away from the I-shaft. Also Inspect the HVAC drain hose is properly routed…
• 10185717Dec 8, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication requests information from the technician about vehicles that may have Bluetooth or phone projection issues. Dealer should request as much information from the customer on the concern as possible and fill in the questionaire.
• 10187394Dec 4, 2020Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10186080Dec 4, 2020Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10187165Dec 3, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary information communicates information on coax cable connection concerns that can cause a black screen in reverse.
• 10185714Dec 3, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates information on coax cable connection concerns that can cause a black screen in reverse.
• 10187626Dec 1, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10187372Dec 1, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
• 10186105Dec 1, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10186058Dec 1, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
• 10184480Nov 25, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S. Only).
• 10184138Nov 24, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates information on coax cable connection concerns that can cause a black screen in reverse.
• 10184501Nov 19, 2020Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
• 10184499Nov 12, 2020Equipment, Wheels. This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
• 10184105Nov 11, 2020Tires, Wheels. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10184504Nov 6, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
• 10184503Nov 6, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. Thins informational bulletin provides information on Paint-less Dent Repair Process.
• 10184483Nov 6, 2020Equipment, Brakes, Engine. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the Service Engine Soon Lamp illuminated and/or Service Power Brake Assist message displayed, with DTCs P0557 or P0558 Stored.
• 10184098Nov 5, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates a condition where the radio may display a :connection not availale, please call OnStar agent". This bulletin advises that Engineering is working on a software solution that will prevent the message from displaying when listening to non-SXM sources, but still allow the message to display when a loss of connectivity exists and the user is attempting to play Sirius XM.
• 10184094Nov 5, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates information on coax cable connection concerns that can cause a black screen in reverse.
• 10183782Oct 23, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Equipment. The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 10183126Oct 23, 2020Engine. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10183779Oct 21, 2020Fuel system. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
• 10183191Oct 16, 2020Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Normal Characteristic - Wireless Phone Projection Audio Cuts Out Every 10 Seconds on New/Unsold Vehicles.
• 10183143Oct 13, 2020Wheels, Equipment. This bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customers concern of wheel clicking.
• 10183780Oct 9, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration - Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.
• 10182544Oct 8, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates DRL circuit #309, gray wire at X104 may have a poor connection due to a backed-out terminal or the wire being pulled too tight.
• 10182540Oct 7, 2020Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10182531Oct 1, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates information for a normal noise operating as designed
• 10181724Sep 30, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10181178Sep 30, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a engine oil leak that may occur at the cam carrier gasket T joint area due to improper amount of sealer be applied
• 10181675Sep 29, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
• 10181177Sep 29, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may come to the dealer with a complaint of a hum, drone or pulsing type noise at times. On investigation the dealer may discover that this concern only occurs when the customer is driving with one or both rear windows down or one front window down.
• 10181692Sep 25, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin describes/outlines the process for the 9T65 Automatic Transmission Replacement Pilot Program (U.S. Only).
• 10181695Sep 17, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
• 10181678Sep 11, 2020Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the new oil filter UPF63R to be used on the HFV6 Engines.
• 10181696Sep 10, 2020Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Normal Characteristic - Wireless Phone Projection Audio Cuts Out Every 10 Seconds on New/Unsold Vehicles.
• 10181670Sep 2, 2020Engine cooling. This Bulletin provides inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set.
• 10181660Sep 2, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
• 10180317Aug 14, 2020Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10180293Aug 10, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin explains possible normal condition of a flare from 1st to 2nd, even if the trans had been repaired for the flare and its still noticed.

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