2009 GMC Acadia: check engine light

Filed Feb 24, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · AR

The stabilizer/traction control keeps going off and it will stay off.i can turn,hit a bump or start it up and the traction control/stabilizer system is off.i almost had a accident on the freeway in the rain because it turned off out of nowhere and I almost lost control. Also I was going down the road and all of a sudden my vehicle died and I had little control over vehicle. Once it came to stop it would not start again and when attempting it sounded like something was stuck in my fan or something because of the way it rattled and sounded and was rough sounding. Vehicle was inoperable and had to be towed. Upon investigating it was the timing chain kit that had failed suddenly for no apparent reason. Vehicle was well maintained and kept accordance with running policies and practices required and suggested by manufacturer. Still the failing caused engine damage that is well in to the several thousands of dollars and engine must be replaced due to this issue failing and I have noticed several thousand people having this same very issue and rendering them a foot and vehicle less due to the high cost of fixing without any warning or engine light or code suggesting of the timing chain kit failing or about to fail before stranding a person wherever and whenever unexpectedly and suddenly without any warning or check engine light at all. No OEM code to validate the issue either. Manufacturer should be held liable for the exact same issue occuring in so many of the multitude of people experiencing the same exact issue causing financial turmoil and risk of disaster or collision and harm when the timing chain kit fails suddenly. This is a huge and vast problem I have found with multitude of Acadia owners and should be addressed because to not honor a issue of so many experiencing the same issue occuring should be reconciled and corrected at the manufacturer cost due to it being their liability in making the faulty part of device to begin with causing vast financial hardships.

Filed Oct 5, 2022 · Electrical · 148,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2009 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that a fuel module had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V614000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 148,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2020 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · IL

The vehicle started giving us problems. While driving at normal speeds (25 - 30 MPH) the motor will start to shutter or jump around. After taking it ot a local dealership we found that the issue is a the timing chain. I also did some research and found this to be a common problem between 120,000 and 200,000 miles. Gm only offered an extension up to 120,000 miles. This is a costly repair that we can not afford. Gm knows this is a continous problem but refuses to take responsability for it. I am getting a p0007 code and the check engine light stays on all the time! I have been a loyal gm customer for 20 plus years. Most recently I have been considering leaving them for another manufacturer since this is not the first time being screwed over by them in the past 3 - 4 years.

Filed Feb 20, 2020 · Engine · 134,000 miles · MO

Check engine light came on and engine lost power during rush hour coming home. Lost at least 50% power, very little acceleration and quite the challenge to merge over 4 lanes to get to the sholder of the highway. Code was checked and code was for timing. Mechanic pulled timing chain cover and found that it was stretched. He told me the 3.6 engine was well known for this. Two freaking months after we paid it off. Will not purchase another acadia and will stay away from encave and traverse as well as they have same engine in many. Very discouraged they would knowingly allow this issue to go on without being addressed.

Filed Aug 29, 2019 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. While driving 30 MPH, a loud whining noise occurred when attempting to shift gears. The vehicle failed to shift and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The contact stated that the shifter would take a while to shift into drive. The vehicle was taken to d'arcy buick gmc (2022 essington rd, joliet, il 60435, (815) 673-7146) to be test driven, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced a few years ago per bulletin number: 14404a (power train) at the same dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 95450230066. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Electrical · 77,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to start and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called cooper buick gmc (located at 500 n 18th st, monroe, la 71201, (318) 450-6835) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Transmission · 123,499 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. While driving 40 MPH, the gear shifted out of second into first gear on its own and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that, when in reverse, the vehicle seized. An independent mechanic test drove the vehicle and determined that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to nelson hall chevrolet (1811 s frontage rd, meridian, ms 39301, (601)-621-4324) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 123,499.

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Engine · 151,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. While driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle misfired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was fluid inside the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 165,000 miles · OH

The passenger front seat airbag turns on with no one and nothing in the seat. I have been made aware that electrical devices can turn it on but this is not the case, I can have nothing in the seat and it turns on and dings while driving which is a distraction. As for the engine, I have a check engine light one which makes it where the remote start will not work. When we pulled the codes it comes back to the the timing chain which is a known issue because they have a service bulletin out on it.

Filed May 1, 2018 · Engine · VA

Took vehicle to local gmc dealer for check engine light, at 159,879 miles. Dealer says timing chain is making noise and going bad. Estimated repair cost, $3,600. Noise is heard when engine is started and subsides a little when driving.

Filed Oct 8, 2017 · Engine · 111,000 miles · KY

The car began misfiring shortly after I purchased it. Had it repaired. Spark plugs and fuel injector caps replaced. It's been less than 6 months and again the check engine light is on and the car will not shift gears or accelerate. Extremely dangerous to n the expressway. I drive my children in this car! Car threatens to die when attempting to accelerate.

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TX

We've had electrical issues beginning about 2 years after buying the acadia. Currently the check engine light stays on. We had it checked at the dealership and were told that it was safe to drive. The problem was probably part of the electrical issues. Well, it wasn't. Now the steering is difficult (and locks up at low speed turns) and the stabilitrek message comes on. We took it back to the dealership today and have been told that we need to pay for repairs to service the brake system, stabilitrek message, replace the brake power booster and master cylinder, and repair the tire pressure system light and sensor. They think this may fix the steering issue, but if not then they'll look more into that! I know there are at least 195 service bulletins for this year model acadia. We bought it new. It's seven years old with low mileage. They said it isn't safe to drive except in town at low speeds. I feel like we're being given the run-around by gm via our dealership. It's never been in an accident (other than knocking off the side mirror upon exiting the garage), and it's not driven in a rough-shod manner. Ugh! I've owned several vehicles, new and used, and never had trouble like this. My daughter is the primary driver of the acadia, so safety is of the utmost importance.