Suv stalled and everything shut off and could not start ! It has happened twice and have had it in dealership and they cannot find the problem. Battery’s has been replaced but I believe its electrical!
2014 GMC Acadia engine complaints
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While traveling approximately 75mph the Service Traction Control light came on followed closely by the Low Oil Pressure Stop Engine Immediately light. We attempted to travel to a more safe area along the interstate. Within seconds the engine immediately shut off causing the loss of power steering and power brakes. The steering wheel locked in place causing the total loss of steering control. We were able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop, I would attribute this success to my being a Defensive Driver Instructor and Transportation Safety Professional. The risk associated with the issues we were faced with could have easily ended in tragedy especially at this speed (75 mph, 80 mph zone) The diagnosis of the vehicle was inconclusive due to the number of codes that were shown. The vehicle was no longer functional and had to be replaced. No documentation, other than the bill for towing is available. Diagnosis was done at no charge.
My acadia has shut off without warning multiple times. Today, I was in a parking lot picking up a prescription. The car was idling while I was waiting in the pick-up lane and then shut off. The dash remained on and gave the following warnings: traction control off, engine power reduced, service stabilitrack. I tried to restart the engine only to have the car shutter violently while idling. I turned the car off again and then restarted for a second time. This time it restarted as normal and the check engine light came on. I have taken it to a dealer 4 times since october as it has shut off while driving and making a turn. The dealer says there are no codes in the diagnostics and cannot find a problem. I'm terrified to drive the car. I saw a recall from 2014 about an electrical short but I don't know if that was already fixed on this vehicle since I bought it used. I also don't know if this is even related to that recall.
Traction control sensor turns on-service stabilitrak-engine loses power-car dies while driving at any speed. Turn the car off wait for awhile and sometimes it will turn over and everything is fine. The issue is slowly happening more often and taking longer to start back up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to jim curley buick gmc of keyport (400 nj-35, keyport, nj 07735) to have a diagnostic test performed. The technician retrieved failure codes: p0018 and p0021 showing that the timing chain and camshaft actuator were no longer performing properly. The contact was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The contact also wanted to state that the vehicle was taken to same dealer several times for the engine light being illuminated however, the dealer cleared the engine codes under the vehicle warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 44,547.
The vehicle shuts down without warning at various speeds. From 5mph-70mph. This happens erratically and without warning. It results in an immediate loss off all power.
While driving on the highway my car began shuttering and the warning system went off stating the traction control had gone off. Then it said engine power reduced, service engine, and service traction. The car began shaking and immediately slowed down. I pulled over and turned off the car. Upon restarting the car I received a message that said traction control on. But the engine light came on. This is the second time this has occurred. The first time it happened I took my car to the dealership to which they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it. After doing a google search today, I found that this seems to be a common problem in gmc acadia and I am shocked that it hasn't be reported/recalled. In retrospect, I have noticed that sometimes when I accelerate, the car will fail to shift gears in a timely manner and jerk forward when it finally does so. I was on the highway with all three of my children in the car when this happend!
Timing chain/belt. Suv is making a loud rattle when turning vehicle on. I got this issue "fixed" last yea right at 79,000 miles. Warranty paid for it. 20,000 miles late I am having the same issue again, rattle noise, engine light on, air bag light is on. It worries that this will be a major if it gives out while I am driving with my kids.
2014 gmc acadia went abruptly into what they call limp mode. The engine lost power, with a massive shutter throughout the vehicle, numerous warning lights on dash, saying reduced power, low voltage, traction control/stability control and check engine light. I have done some online research and seems to be a big issue for the acadia! A recall to general motors is in order so all these safety issues get addressed as soon as possible. There are stories that the dealers have fixed them but a week or two later the issues returned. Please help us
Engine reduced power. Vehicle will no longer start. I was driving and lost power while driving. I pulled over even though power steering was not working.had car towed to conley automotive, wimberley, tx. Diagnosis from conley said faulty fuse box. They said it was a technical service bulletin problem. I input my VIN# on the federal safety agency and foind recall on ECM, electronic control module. When I spoke with the service dept at chuck nash chevy dealership , they said no recalls were noted on my vehicle. I am extremely upset that this in fact is the issue with my car. How do I add my vehicle to the safety recall?
First, 2 days after we purchased the car, the engine light came on. Then the front camera needed service and the side warnings stopped. Then the seat heaters quit. The fobs both quit working, would. It properly unlock the doors. We got an airbag needs service warning. A check gages warning. A service tire monitoring system warning. Finally, the engine locks up and won't start, turn over, or anything. Several hours later, the car starts. Then it goes through the whole cycle again over the next few weeks til it doesn't start again and leaves us stranded. Again. The first time, the mcdaniel gmc service department changed out the battery and believed that would fix it. We paid $190 for that. It didn't work. It went through the same cycle again within a month. Now they expect us to pay to have he module fixed, even though they knew there was a recall for it when hey sold it to us.
While driving on the highway going 65 MPH, engine light came on, then reduced engine power alert. The car went down to 8 MPH and hard to steer. I was barely able to pull off on the side without getting hit. Turned off the car (45 mins) as I was waiting for my spouse and when I turned it back on, it started without an issue. The engine light has come on a few times and then it turns off on its own. The car has shut down a few times when driving slowly - turning from a stop or in drive-thru. Took it to the auto repair shop and mechanic was unable to replicate issue and find anything wrong with it. I also get the airbag sensor light turn on and off randomly.
My 2014 gmc acadia shuts off from time to time while driving down the road with no warnings and there is no active codes on a scanner no check engine light comes on when this happens radio keeps playing and dash is still lit up but engin is not running this results in a loss of power steering and the brakes not working properly once you get the car off the road and turn the key the car starts back up and continues to run normally this has happened two times to me in about a 3 week period not sure what the issue is but I googled the problem and found a lot of the same issue every time this issue occurred it was while turning on to a busy street. I feel someone is going to be seriously injured or killed do to this problem
The steering two days prior to the incident was really tight and hard to steer as is there were no power steering the vehicle two days later broke down on the interstate I went from 70mph to 30mph within seconds was almost rear ended the seat belt jerked my shoulder it jerked so hard when the engine reduced power due to what the message on the dash said was a traction control system failure I spent 1600 getting the power steering pump, water pump and what they said was a loose wire causing th traction control problem fixed just for the car to break down again with the same traction control system failure message the car slowed down so quickly I hit the steering wheel with my seat belt on and the breaks were very hard to push I had to crawl to a stop almost got rear ended again and no steering this car is not safe there should be a law suit
The gears sometimes does a hard push when changing gears automatically. The dashboard light keeps turning off and driver can not see the speedomotor etc.
About a month ago my car started losing power when driving. It often happens when entering or exiting the highway. The last time it happened was yesterday on the highway off ramp. The car loses power and a message comes on saying service stabilitrak traction control off engine power reduced, the engine idles rough and I cannot get back up to speed. I have to stop the car completely, turn it off and wait 20-30 seconds then turn it back on. I have taken the twice to the dealer and they cannot find a problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc acadia. The contact stated that the engine failed to start and several messages illuminated on the instrument panel, including the service traction control and engine power reduced warning indicators. The failure recurred. The contact called west pat o'brien chevrolet (440‑249‑6296, located at 25100 detroit rd, westlake, oh 44145) and was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
While driving, the stabilitrak service message came on, then tracktion control displayed. The car then stalled, while doing 70 on the freeway. Almost got killed trying to get to the right lane. Had to turn off ignition (and open the door to kill the electrical circuit) to reset the car to drive it. The car also does this at idle. It will randomly mis-shift and feel like a chain was hooked to my bumper and broke off. Super scary, life in danger for sure. This has happened 3 times in the last 24 hours. I just bought the car 5 days ago.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc acadia. While driving 75 MPH, the engine power reduced, service stabilitrak, and traction control off warning indicators illuminated. As a result, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred three times. The contact also mentioned that the headlights had to be replaced eight times within one year. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle had an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.
Engine continued running after key turned to off and then removed
Engine light keep coming on
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. Once the vehicle was restarted, it returned to normal operation. The vehicle was taken to art moran buick gmc (29300 telegraph rd, southfield, mi 48034, (800) 224-2570) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 125,000.
"takata recall" on tuesday june 19 I had pulled into my driveway just before my garage with my two small children. I put the car in park and got out to unload and prepare to transfer my one kid and then the other. It was 100 degree weather so had to keep the car running. After a minute or so being in park, my car began to drive forward with no one behind the wheel. My car drove off my retaining wall and landed vertically with my children suspended in their car seats. Emergency officials responded. I have video and will hold off fixing the damage of vehicle so that the feds can investigate. Gmc also would like to take a look at it. Please let me know where to submit my security footage.
While in motion, the vehicle feels as if it miss-shifts. It does not matter whether it is on a highway or city streets, from time to time, it will feel like the SUV pulls back or "skips a beat."
Motor cranks for an extended period of time when starting and engine runs rough for a few seconds after starting. Also vehicle has an odd smell when this happens.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc acadia. While driving various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact also mentioned that the check engine warning indicator illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failures were unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v614000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. Updated 04/05/17*lj contact stated that the problem have been solved and case could closed.
My wife was driving the car around 40mph on surface streets. . The vehicle's traction control, electronic stability control, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The car restarted but would only go about 20mph and the dealer said it would be safe to drive it to the dealership. The dealership diagnosed the problem as a high pressure fuel pump at 60k miles. The cost was $945 and it seem to be fixed but too expensive for a car with only 60k miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc acadia. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. It was diagnosed that the compressor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc acadia. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate and the traction control, electronic stability control, and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the vehicle had to be restarted in order for the failure to stop. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.
I was driving at roughly fifty MPH when engine shutoff and put vehicle into neutral to pullover avoiding rear end crash by semi truck I attempted to start vehicle but vehicle engine locked without any warning I called dealer and towed into service and it was something internal in engine and told to wait for more info.
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