2010 GMC Acadia: airbag warning light

Filed Aug 30, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 59,228 miles · TX

The passenger seat seatbelt and airbag lights come on when no one is in the seat, or when something very light, such as a coke can is in the seat. This can happen at any point during a trip, and I have to buckle the seatbelt to stop the warning bell. It makes me nervous that the seat is so sensitive, and I fear the airbag may be sensitive as well. I make my daughter sit in the back, because I'm concerned for her safety. The vehicle can be stationary or in motion when this happens. It used to happen randomly, but it's been happening even if nothing is in the seat the last four days. There has been no recall on my vehicle.

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 130,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to bentley chevrolet (1950 florence blvd, florence, al) where it was diagnosed that the air bag control module needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired, but the indicator illuminated again. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that it needed a new battery and wiring. The vehicle was repaired again, but the failure still recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and they were notified by the dealer that the failures could not be duplicated. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2016 · Airbags · 62,370 miles · OH

Service air bag light comes on and off intermittently. The frequency is unpredictable and it may be weeks in between occurrences. It will come on and go off sometimes when the vehicle is stationary or sometimes when it it is in motion.

Filed Nov 20, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 13 miles · LA

I bought my gmc acadia in december of 2009. A few days in I noticed a whirring sound in turning. I was told by the dealership that it was normal, a design flaw with brushes in the steering column. June 20110 entire electrical motherboard failed, six months later the water pump failed. Brought the car in 3 times for airbag lights. I sensor was replaced then I was told to just "keep something heavy in the seat". For eight months ABS and brake light chimed with nothing wrong. I reported that the air conditioner was not cooling only to be told it was all good, of course until the warranty was out then a repair of $600. Now that so called design flaw and whirring noise has turned into power steering failure an leak in power steering rack , !000 repair not covered by the recall of power steering pump. Unreal. What a bunch of crooks. The worst part is the gmc dealers pretend they know nothing about any issues and accept responsibility for nothing all. I am sure it is a protocol to delay and major diagnosis until a warranty is expired.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · 62,000 miles · MD

I have had 3 recalls on my 4 year old acadia in the last several months and also had to replace my power steering at less than 65,000 miles. My car is back at the dealer for the third time in less than 10 days for the service air bag light after they have attempted to fix the recall. Although no specific safety incident, my concerns with the ability of the dealer/automaker to provide a safe vehicle and well as the overall lack of reliability of the car in less than 4 years is both disappointing and concerning. I am currently in touch with gmc about my options.

Filed Jul 25, 2013 · Airbags · 56,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The malfunction recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the front driver's side internal seat belt pretensioner was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 1, 2011 · Airbags, Engine · 43,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc acadia. The contact stated that on an intermittent basis the air bag light would illuminate on the instrumentl panel. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, where they were unable to diagnose the failure. In addition, the contact stated that while pulling out of her driveway at a low speed the vehicle suddenly stalled. She was unable to restart the vehicle and had to push it to the side of the road. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 43,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2011 · Airbags · 7,506 miles · MI

Passager air bag light goes on and off and get sevice air bag light.

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Airbags, Electrical · 6,900 miles · MI

The battery on my gmc acadia died on the 15th february and the dealer could not identify anything wrong with the vehicle. The following monday the service air bag light came on and I was told the sensor was not working right and the parts were ordered. The friday of 2/26 the check engine light was on and the vehicle would not accelerate above 50mph and half the gas tank was emptied in 25 miles. During that friday the engine was still running even after I pulled the key out of the ignition. That same night the battery died and could not be jump started. The vehicle was inspected on 3/1 and the air bag sensors along with fuse box was replaced as water was leaking into the fuse box. All of this happened in the mileage range of 6800 to 7100 approximately. The dealer has replaced the fuse box and the vehicle is running fine so far.