2011 GMC Acadia driver assistance problems

Filed Sep 27, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 75,000 miles · MA

This all began at about 75000 miles. It first started with the stabilization/traction light coming on while driving once this happened you could not accelerate the car. I once was on a highway in the middle lane when it happened I could not accelerate and had to try to get over to the break down lane. This happened several times but then turned into a completely different problem. While driving the battery would start to die with no warning. When this happens you can not jump the car you have to bring the battery to be charged on a charger. Although the car won't start the other things like lights, radio, etc will still work. This happened several times but once the weather was warm it ran perfect for 4 months. The first day it was extremely cold the battery died while driving. I also had a headlight go out on the drivers side and about 3 weeks later it came back on and stayed on. I have brought it to several places but nobody has been able to figure out the problem. I can't keep spending money to get it diagnosed with no results. After researching online it seems to be a very common problem in the acadia.

Filed Sep 9, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 80,000 miles · VA

It stalls while driving. Looses power, max speed 20mph. Won't start.

Filed Jun 3, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 9 miles · CA

It has happen to me when my vehicle is in motion and when I go above 65 miles ph. The gmc starts to heat up and sends a message on the display saying transmission is hot a lot of smoke comes out and the speed decreases completely I have to come to a complete stop and park in the street until it cools off what is dangerous is that it has happen when I'm in the high way putting me at risk to crash I made some fixes one time the mechanic charged me about $500 dollars to fix it now is doing it again and they want to charge me about a $1000 dollars more I have been having a lot of issues with the gmc since I got it and I only have like between 9 to 11 months with the gmc hopefully I could get help so they could fix it by the company at no extra charge.

Filed Mar 29, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 120,000 miles · WA

Stabilitrak always reports off and brake warning always displays on dashboard, while on or running. Had it looked at by 4 mechanics. Breaks are fine. Engine wont start after everytime I pump gas. I have to pump accelerator sevral times for engine to start. Had it looked at again. Problem is ongoing. Also, slowed down on one occasion while driving on the hwy. Had to pull over since accelerator would not function. After 30mins or so. Was able to restart.

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Driver assistance · 5 miles · GA

Takata recall upon shift into drive gear shifts but read partially in park which makes vehicle stall in drive! Computer states traction is off! Button for tran toon does nothing! Warning service stabilitytrak! Car was parked overnight next day upon getting ready to leave I experienced the above!

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 35,500 miles · MA

As I was approaching a red light, I pressed on my breaks and heard a grinding noise coming from the driver side front tire. My car would not accelerate much, I pushed on the brakes and then the gas and started to move. As I was driving I felt the car pulling. I noticed the ABS traction control off, all wheel drive off, and stabilitrack lights all came on. I called the local gmc dealership service center. Now just waiting to hear back from them.

Filed Oct 22, 2018 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 99,900 miles · TX

My son was driving down hwy 281 and all of a sudden locks started going up and down like crazy, traction control, stability track, engine light all came on and car would not accelerate. Thank goodness my fianc was with him and they managed to get home safely. The next day all the same things above plus backup camera not working and when it park, the box around p kept flashing on and off. Now car won't accel hardly at all. This is very dangerous when your out on roads. There's needs to be a recall and gmc needs to take care of their customers before someone gets killed! I have seen several posts with the same issues so what is taking gmc so long to fix their problems on vechicles?

Filed Feb 16, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 72,000 miles · GA

My power steering has become increasingly loud and difficult to handle over the last couple of months. In researching this problem, I have noticed numerous similar problems other individuals with this type of vehicle have had. I am not understanding why there have not been any recalls to correct this problem if it is a common problem with the acadia. Recently, approximately a week ago, I have noticed that my "stabilitrack" is off and my vehicle tells me to "service brake system" and is not becoming difficult to stop and shakes quite a bit when doing so. I travel from home to town and often have to travel on the interstate with multiple cars traveling in the same direction as myself in close vicinity. The power steering problem is roughly $1300 to fix and the brake system is roughly $800 to fix. Why are there not recalls on these problems if it is so common? Gmc needs to be held responsible for creating poorly made vehicles that cost a ridiculous amount of money only for people to have to spend more money on to fix and my mileage is only 72,000 miles...these problems need to be investigated immediately before an accident happens, lives lost, and gmc sued.

Filed Jan 10, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 55,675 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle had drastically reduced speed with no warning. Various warning lights flashed on the instrument panel, the service traction control light, the service stability traction control light and then the engine reduced speed warning indicator as the vehicle drastically reduced speed to less than 15 MPH. The contact had to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for further inspection and diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,675.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Driver assistance · 76 miles · MI

Stability control of light on