Tl* the contact owned a 2009 gmc acadia. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the timing chain replaced. While the mechanic was test driving the vehicle at 30 MPH, the vehicle began to smoke. The mechanic pulled the vehicle over and determined that the vehicle "blew up". The vehicle was destroyed. A fire and a police report were filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle remained at the scene of the incident. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
2009 GMC Acadia engine complaints
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My 09 acadia is having timing chain issues. Just about everyone of them does. Why is this not recalled?
I've had electrical issues with the radio. Every single time it rains the speakers go out. Noticed there was water in the electrical connectors on all the doors which also affected my windows from going up and down. More importantly, the transmission is shot now. Was driving to the store, stopped at a stop light, and when it turned green, I hit the gas. My car didn't go. I kept my foot on the pedal with the same amount of pressure and it started to go, but after a few seconds it just kicked real hard into first gear. Felt like someone rear ended me. Every time I stopped it kept doing it. Took it to the mechanic and apparently I need a new transmission and timing chain. The car is only 10 years old and I bought the car 5 years ago from gunn honda. This is ridiculous! Constant problems with this car!
While driving the vehicle at 45mph I received a low oil pressure shut off engine. Oil was fine so we took it to have the oil changed. Light came back on. There are no codes being stored in the system. Everyone is guessing what could be wrong with it from a bad oil pump or the pan needs to be cleaned. There is a forum a bunch of other people having the same problem and spending thousands and getting nowhere. Some have had to have a whole new engine installed. Gm says there are no bulletins and they will give me a 100 $ for the vehicle to be serviced by a tech. Just to be checked is 250 $ not including any fixes for the issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of acceleration and power. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle. The vehicle failed to restart and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
I was experiencing problems driving my vehicle. It was riding rough and making a loud noise when I accelerated, so I took it to my mechanic and I got spark plugs and an oil change-still was riding rough. I went back and got a cam shaft position replaced-still nothing changed. I took it to another mechanic. He said it was an o2 censor. Changed it and nothing changed. No one could tell me what was wrong or what the noise was. Finally one morning on my way to work I had to pull over on the highway bc the car wouldn't accelerate. Got it towed to a different mechanic and that's when I found out it was the timing chain. After doing some research I was getting quotes for $2000-$2500. Finally one place told me to see if there was a recall. I called gmc. They said there is a recall on the timing chain. They connected me with a local gmc dealer who informed me after evaluating my vehicle that it's out of warranty and 5000 miles over the limit. Well I'm still paying for this vehicle and I owe $5000 on it. Clearly I was sold a lemon but what are my options now?
100% of everyone I have talked to that have had the same car as me have had the timing chain break. And the amplifier go out because of leaking through the door and frying the amplifier. So no sound in my car at all.
P0017 and p0008 error codes: my wife loves her acadia! Dealership has done recalls, replaced rack and pinion and ps pump. I am close to positive that ECM has been modified to shorten oil change, to not define a chain potential failure that sends an error code, and update software to allow for more "slop" in clearance specs so that chain issues are concealed until a critical failure of equipment. At 121k I dropped cradle down to repair/replace wave plate. Plate was good as new. Must have gotten a "good" plate. Now at about 140k I have the p0017 and p0008 codes. Engine not responding accelerator wise as before. I am going back to dealer and ask to see service record of what was done to engine. I know I will just be wasting my time. To cover up a problem by messing with parameters on an engine to fool a customer is close to being dishonest, and that is what's happening with the chains. If all else fails at the dealership, and they send me away, I will park the acadia in the garage and do my best to replace the chains and gears with the engine in vehicle. I have no way to drop the engine out. I can't afford $4000 for the dealership to do it. Gm, I have always been a loyal fan on your vehicles, and have only owned chevy's and gmc's since 1965, never owned any other brand, except a 1947 jeep universal that I put a small block in, but this acadia transmission/engine issue might just test our relationship in the future. What I have read on social media, these codes are popping up all over the place, and gm is not caring, even tho they now have a 10 yr/120,000 coverage. I am beginning to think that this issue will never be resolved in favor of the customer. Design problem and poor back valve cover venting. Gm, you can do the right thing here.
Dec 2018 my acadia was left at the service department of whitmore chevrolet in west point va 23181 for a diagnosis. My vehicle ran when I left it there. Over a month later including illegal activity in the service department I get my vehicle back and it is dead. I would start my vehicle and drive away sometime stopping soon or randomly on the road. It's done that several times. I have three children too. I need my vehicle looked at and the possible recalls fixed. I am without transportation and it's unbearable. I am a mother of three wonderful sons and we need our vehicle to run please!!!my review is in the pictures as well
Service engine soon light comes and goes, took to mechanic and diagnosed with p0017 code. Cam shaft problem, mechanic put new part on and service light came back on. The problem now is timing chain and then get a new engine on a car that has approx 140,000 miles. The car experiences a jitter while driving and won't accelerate or lags when gas pedal is pushed.
Bought the car on feb. 28, 2018. Found out on january 23, 2019 that it needs a new engine. This is now the 2nd gmc acadia we bought in less than two years that needs a new engine. That is not right. We have now spent over $20k for two cars we currently don't have a working car. The last car I bought was a 2010 gmc and I was driving the car on the highway and smoke started coming out of the engine. Later it was determined that the engined died - there was never ever warning lights or warning that there was trouble with the car. Both cars have the 3.6l sidi vg engine. Our auto place said they are having a hard time finding that engine because many people need that engine for the exact same problem. Can not be a coincidence. I have contacted gmc and they don't care.
Gmc has a special safety recall on their timing chains but provided no help when dealerships fail to notify you before the warranty is out even when you are complaining. When driving the vehicle refuses to move and the rpms just go up. Gmc tells you to go back to the dealership that failed to find it to get your money back. Passenger front air bag turns on with little weight to no weigh there! Mc danials in marion, ohio was able to find thatbthey lose calibration and need re calibrated.
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.
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.
I leased my 2009 gmc acadia almost 2 years ago, it has been a nightmare. I bought as is so dealer would not return my calls that had anything to do with problems. First, not even 3 weeks after I leased the vehicle the electrical system started to go, my driver window stopped working, my back hatch well I can't even open it because there is no key to open nor is there a button anywhere the mechanics said I need to take it to an electrical mechanic...wonder how much that will cost?, my stabiltrak system constantly flashes. The engine burns up too much oil even after an oil change within 3weeks I need to put oil, I do not drive far nor alot. To work and back. It will cost more to fix this truck than what it is worth now I'm stuck with $5,000 left on a vehicle that is a piece of poop. When I drive the truck pulls as if the engine cannot get the truck going. I can't turn off the truck while putting gas because the vehicle wont turn over once the gas has been put in and started. The mechanic said its the trans evap system. I dont understand how gmc can get away with manufacturing vehicles like this with no concern for the customers.
Cam actuator went bad makes the car sound like a tractor starts up very loud and motor sounds horrible engine makes exhaust pipes very loud. Very loud engine period.
Engine will not shut down when key is removed and cruise control isn't working
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.
2009 gmc acadia. Consumer writes in regards to loss of engine power, steering wheel power and faulty brakes. *ld the consumer the liftgate and lamp were repaied under recall, but the failure continued. The consumer did not recieve notification for the recalls concerning the engine, transmission, and timing chain.
The 3.6l engines have an issue with timing chains going bad, possibly breaking.
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.
Takata recall: I'm having idle/stalling issues with my 2009 gmc acadia. Car cuts off while driving causing a safety hazard. First, I had my car inspected by local licensed mechanic who diagnosed a timing chain issue and cat converter issue. I followed by call a gmc dealer and informing them of my car problems. They scheduled my car for an inspection since they have an extended warranty for timing chains. They inspected my vehicle and informed me since the timing chain wasn't making noises they wouldn't diagnose it as a problem. They released my car without fixing it and my car still cuts off and idles while driving. They also told me about many other issues found during the diagnostic totaling over $8000 in repairs. I called and complained to gmc and they informed me that their are actually many other additional parts warranty's/coverages that they have and may be able to assist me with. I find this very concerning as the gmc dealership refused to properly diagnose and service my vehicle, along with the fact that gmc has secret additional wanrranties/coverages that the general public doesn't know about my car was in the gmc dealer shop for 4 days and they refused to assist me with a loaner vehicle while my car was being inspected. They released my vehicle and now I'm back to square one with the same issues and new list of supposedly found car issues estimating over $8,000.
Starting in winter, 2013, cylinder engine coils corroded, replacing #5, then #2 11/20/14, then #1 2/24/15, then #1 again 3/31/16, at which time #1 was full of water. 10/6/15: parking brake alarm comes and alarms constantly with raining or after a rain . Car mostly garage kept, so a delay in symptoms compared to blogs. Sunroof,wind shield ,parking brake no leaks found. Cyl 1,3,5 misfire codes& cat replaced. 2/2/16: cat code again, not repaired. Sept.2015- rain entering pass.&driver at feet driving. Rust noted under left hood bolts. Hood hydraulic stick failed.
My car completely died while driving it a few months back. Just got it back after about 3 months, partial sucky dealership, partial back order issue. Turns out the sunroof leaked into the dash. Had to replace the body harness and something with the dash. $5100. I estimated on the date it happened because it's been awhile.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. While driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a sudden loss of engine power and the vehicle was unable to be driven over 40 MPH. The stability traction control warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. In addition, while driving highway speeds, "engine hot" and "A/C off" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact noticed smoke under the hood. The vehicle was coasted over to the shoulder of the road and turned off. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure and was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the part. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and indicated that they also had campaigns that needed to be addressed. The timing chain needed to be replaced, there was a loss of power steering assist, and the transmission cutlet leave plate failed. There were no recalls. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was pushed over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed that the catalytic converter had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
My vehicle turned off while driving on a side highway, and was unable to be jump started. Took it to a mechanic and found the ECM was bad. Mechanic called different dealerships to price an ECM, and was told by each dealership that this is a common problem. He was informed that even with a new ECM installed, it may go out in another year.
I have replaced two ignition coils and now have a third going out. When the car is under load it misses.
Gmc knows of defective timing chains in this make and model. They addressed some of these issues in tsbs and the information was known by dealers but never conveyed to owners that did not receive a tsb. The dealership performed numerous oil changes, which if increased in frequency and more closely monitored, could have been part of the fix, but the dealership never informed the owner of potential catastrophic consequences of not increasing oil change frequency. According to dealer, gm forbids them from disclosing such information. These engines were also equipped with a pressed on crankshaft reluctor that could shift and result in a total crankshaft replacement. Failure of any of these vital engine parts alone or together while the vehicle was in motion could, I believe, cause an engine seizure which could potentially lead to devastating consequences. Non disclosure by dealers to alert owners who could then divest themselves of these vehicles before the 120k deadline set by gm is dishonest at best. No tsbs relating to this were received by owner. There is now an engine warning light concerning the timing chain and possible reluctor but gm is unwilling to assist with repairs since the vehicle is about 15k beyond their arbitrary 120k deadline.
2 months after I bought my vehicle used I have had to replace ignitions coils, so many recalls and only had some replaced cuz of being told they don't have the part in store at the dealerships. The electrical system for heat and A/C don't match up when turning the knob and the defrost doesn't work 3/4 of the times. I get flashes of loss power and my tire monitoring system keeps acting up. Now my engine and transmission are failing and no one can tell me exactly what it is without paying $5000 for them to diagnostic it and take it apart!! Where do I have that kind of money?? This vehicle was the worst $16000 I have ever invested in and have only had it less that 2 years!! I am scared on a daily basis to drive my kids anywhere in it let alone myself to work. I so wish I would've kept my jeep grand cherokee but we need more room for travel. Well you can't travel in something that's unsafe and unreliable. Gmc won't call or respond back and either will the dealership. Lemon law in michigan is for new vehicles only so I am basically paying for something I can't drive and I can't afford to fix. What do I do??
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