Hello so I notice 3 weeks ago my headlights keep cutting off and on then a week later my radio stopped working, The floor of the driver side is always wet after it rains. I noticed one day the rain started dripping on my feet when I drive after a big rain fall, I believe the car is not sealed properly and now water is coming out from the airbag signs in my vehicle and the car starting to smell like mildew. I think water is sitting in certain parts of my vehicle. I'm not sure what to do.
2012 GMC Acadia airbags problems
33 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 81,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 33
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 81,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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GMC Acadia airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 GMC Acadia airbags
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Related recalls
Air bags: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
- Risk
- Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Recall number 21V246000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected harness connections with soldered connections, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2014. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet owners at 1‑866‑694‑6546, Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000, and GMC owners at 1‑866‑996‑9463. GM's number for this recall is 14030. Note: Vehicles repaired as part of Customer Satisfaction Campaign 10085 and special coverage 10335 have already had the subject condition repaired and therefore are not included in the safety recall.
Recall number 14V118000 · Recall details
What 2012 GMC Acadia owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Side impact airbag connector,front safety belt anchor, power lift gate prop rod recovery
I HAVE A 2012 GMC acadia denali with about 147,000 miles on it and the "Service Air Bag" light is on I brought it somewhere to have the code read and the said there is about 5 different codes popping up for the issue... I've called auto shops around me locally and can't find anyone that is willing to look at it. I just want to know what my best options are as to getting this issue resolved. As I have never been in an accident so I don't know why the air bag light is on.
This vehicle is showing on dash that ( service air bags) why would this take place? It has 175,238 miles.is this a recall or what? --- please advise -- this come up about two weeks ago.
The side curtain airbags deployed coming up my driveway. There was no collision and my vehicle was traveling only 8 miles per hour. I have asked for explanation from the manufacturer on how the airbags deployed if they did not malfunction. They refuse to provide an explanation or proof my vehicle was tested.
Service airbag light on, spontaneously came on, and remains on at all times. Repair estimate from gmc dealer: passenger front airbag $991.50 r rear sensor $500.85
The front passenger tire blew out causing me to run into the ditch. I was the only person in the vehicle but all the rear airbags deployed in the back but not in the front. The front seatbelts locked but not the back....
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. The contact stated that three days after the vehicle was purchased, the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light later illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kindle auto plaza ford (523 stone harbor blvd, cape may court, (609) 465-5000), where the starter, the timing chain and the transmission were replaced. Additionally, the air bag sensor light illuminated while driving at an unknown speed. The vehicle was taking to the same dealer, where the front passenger's air bag sensor was replaced. The sensor failure recurred several times and the dealer referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
On 2/6/20 after getting into my vehicle and turning on the ignition vehicle wouldn't start so the same day I had my vehicle towed to a certified dealer in union. At the dealer they first stated the ground wire to starter was chewed up so they replaced the starter and then a few hours later they stated no comunication with ECM & bcm. They then stated theyfound water intrusion on passage side fuse block that shorted out the ECM and bcm. At dealer they replaced fuse block, ECM and bcm. Well after $2027.05 later they was able to get my vehicle running again but now the car radio and my onstar in vehicle don't work, also traction control,,stabilitrak , ABS & airbag service lights are on. Two weeks later my car battery died so I replaced dead battery with a new one. My thing is this if all these are issues that people all over are complaining about I truly think all these issues should be addressed and fixed a.s.a.p. Before someone gets hurt or killed. By the way I just brought 2012 gmc arcadia on nov.27,2019 and I shouldn't have to be going out of my pocket trying to get all these issues fixed.
Service airbag display on dash
Questions about the 2012 GMC Acadia airbags
Does the 2012 GMC Acadia have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 33 complaints about the airbags of the 2012 GMC Acadia, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 GMC Acadia airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 81,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 GMC Acadia airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 21V246000, 14V118000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Acadia have bad airbags?
The GMC Acadia model years with the most airbags complaints are 2014 (246 complaints), 2008 (150 complaints) and 2016 (130 complaints).
Other 2012 GMC Acadia problems
Steering 46Transmission 43Body 42Electrical 41Engine 37Fuel system 24Lights 21Visibility 12Driver assistance 11Acceleration 10Brakes 8Seat belts 8Suspension 6Seats 5Wheels 3Locks 1Tires 1
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