2012 GMC Acadia: engine failure

Filed Oct 18, 2024 · Engine · 128,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contacts stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost velocity while depressing the accelerator pedal. The message "Engine power reduced and service traction control" was displayed temporarily. The contact managed to pull over the shoulder of the road and had the vehicle towed to a local independent service lot where it was diagnosed with metal debris in the engine which required an engine replacement. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2020 · Engine · 102,500 miles · VA

Bought this gmc used with 32000 miles. Performed regular scheduled maintenance. The car just hit 102,000 miles and the engine seized up. I was driving it home and stopped at a light and the car just died. I thought it was the battery. There was no warning as I heard no noise, did not see any build-up or smoke coming from the car. The dealership and a 2nd mechanic both verified the engine issue. It just blows my mind that a vehicle that just hit 100,000 miles would have an engine do this. The cost to replace the engine is about $8,000-$9,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2019 · Engine · 80,000 miles · PA

Took my car into garage because engine light came on and I almost stalled out multiple times before I made it to the garage. My car was trailing smoke. The code said the timing belt was affected. He said that usually means the whole engine needs replaced. My car just turned 80,000 miles. He said car engines last much longer than that, it should not have anything wrong with it. He told me that many gm motors are recalled, this model and age should've been recalled with as many customers he's seen in his shop with the same problem. I bought my car brand new in 2012, I know how it was taken care of. The engine should not be breaking down just as the payments came to an end. Do the right thing and recall the engines.

Filed Feb 12, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 84,000 miles · MI

We bought this used car from a dealer drove it about 4 to 5 months and the left signal light failed, so we changed it worked for one day and then went dead again. Turning left from my street the steering was really hard and had problems turning left but I did finally on another occasion the same thing happened. Finally driving suddenly we saw a turn engine off and the engine started making loud noises and went dead in the middle of the street. So we kept gliding with no engine running and went into a parking lot. Lucky for us the car stopped right in the parking lot. Had to be towed few miles to a mechanic that told us the timing chain is broken and in need for new engine. We towed it to another mechanic and the same thing was told. So now it is been sitting at the mechanic's shop for two week waiting for new engine to come in . I can not believe that around 84000 miles this car needs a new engine and it is not cheap at all. The car has a salvage tilte but this does not have anything to do with the problems since too many people have been documenting this problem, steering, electrical and failed engine. Why gm did not recall these cars for these failure. They are putting people and families at risk and we are stuck with the repairs and the bills piling up.

Filed Nov 1, 2018 · Engine · 70,302 miles · WA

At 70,000 miles, the valve spring broke, and allowed the keepers of the valve to come out and then the valve dropped into the cylinder. The mechanic had never seen anything like this before, and called it a catastrophic failure. The cost to put in a new engine was $8922.38, and then a couple days later, we had to replace the alternator, which was most likely caused by the engine failure. The engine failed while pulling out of a store parking lot - it just stopped. When we tried restarting the engine, there was a terrible noise (metal parts were grinding inside the engine)

Filed Apr 2, 2018 · Steering · 69,000 miles · TX

The vehicle has less than 70,000 miles. Steering wheel got jammed right by house when I was turning in to my parking lot. Thank god I was not on freeway when it happen became it was very difficult to turn the steering wheel after I took it to gmc dealer service it was determined that both the power steering pump and the power steering gear box has to be replace as a significant cost as they were seized up and would have posed a serious driving risk.

Filed Feb 16, 2018 · Steering · 55,000 miles · OH

The vehicle has less than 55,000 miles and recently while getting off the highway, in cold conditions, it became very difficult to turn the steering and then after about 500 feet of driving there was a grinding noise. After having the vehicle towed, it was determined that both the power steering cooling pump, the power steering pump and the actual rack and pinion steering all needed to be replaced as a significant cost as they were seized up and would have posed a serious driving risk if they had seized while driving. There are noted tsb on these items as well

Filed Aug 1, 2017 · Steering · 50,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. While driving 10 MPH and making a right turn, the power steering seized. The contact was able to merge into traffic and steer the vehicle with force. While accelerating, the steering returned to normal. In addition, there was an abnormal winding sound and the failure gradually recurred. The dealer (hanless hilltop buick gmc, 3230 auto plaza, richmond, ca, 94806, 510‑222‑4141) scheduled an appointment for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no open recall on the vehicle. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the ABS, engine, battery, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. Also, the key failed to retract from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Steering · 56,650 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. While driving at a high rate of speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. In addition, while driving at a low speed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v415000 (structure). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The failure mileage was 56,650.

Filed Jun 20, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 2,505 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. The contact stated the engine failed and engine fluid leaked on the ground while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated the engine block was leaking internally. The dealer replaced the engine tube, pipes, the front catalytic converter, and the power steering system was cleaned; however the failure was not corrected. The steering wheel also began vibrating and shaking. The warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,505. The current mileage was 7,454. ...updated 07-29-13 *bf the consumer stated the brakes squeaked and the gas gauge would not register gas being in the vehicle. Updated 08/01/13