2016 GMC Acadia: check engine light

5 of the 236 complaints about the 2016 GMC Acadia describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 222 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2025
3
2024
1
2023
7
2022
8
2021
23
2020
14
2019
24
2018
11
2017
22
2016
5
2015
9
2014
26
2013
9
2012
21
2011
17
2010
45
2009
36
2008
84
2007
49

What owners say

Filed Oct 13, 2023 · Engine, Steering · RI

The check engine light has come on multiple times in the past 6 months. I have taken it 3 times to be repaired and finally the found out what was wrong. The first time that I brought it in, May 2023, the Bank 1 Lean Code was coming up on the diagnostic. They replaced a sensor for $300. 2 weeks later the check engine light came on again. They got the same codes and didn't know what exactly was causing it so they fixed a bunch of things which cost me $2,200. 3 months later, the check engine light came back on again. This time they're telling me the repairs cost $3,725 and it's related to this bulletin [XXX] ). This seems like a safety hazard that I should not have to pay for. My car only has 58,000 miles. I already paid $2,500 in misdiagnosed problems and now they want me to pay another $3,725. I don't have my bills to upload because they're in my glove box and my car is with the dealership. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 28, 2022 · OH

Concern: Engine Missfire. Cause: Low compression on #1 cylinder. Remove head and found burnt exhaust valve. Safety: My family was put in harm because due to faulty parts we could have started a fire if we would have continued to drive the vehicle, according to GMC dealership in Ashtabula. Fixed: We got all parts fixed by Chevrolet dealer in Archbold. They confirmed issues presented in Ashtabula and fixed the problem. There was no cause to the issues, only faulty parts. Warning lights: Check Engine light turned on and Check Stablitrak came on during the issue.

Filed Jan 27, 2021 · 49,000 miles · NJ

With only 49000 miles on my 2016 gmc acadia, my check engine light came on, I took it to the dealership the next day and they told me that I had to replace my gas pedal...I have owned numerous other vehicles and never once had I have replace my gas pedal. This is a huge safety concern because according to the service adviser if not replaced it may cause my vehicle to accelerate without me pressing on the pedal.

Filed Dec 24, 2020 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · NJ

The car started using more gas when the check engine light came on the dealer said it was the torque converter and it is locking up.it could fail when driven

Filed Aug 2, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 26,334 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc acadia. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle began to vibrate abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light flashed on and off and the service stabila-trac warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to faulkner buick gmc trevose located at 4427 e street rd, trevose, pa 19053, phone number: (267) 984-4658, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was an o2 sensor failure, along with an ECM malfunction, and fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,334.