My Acadia went into limp Mode displaying low power mode on the screen and wouldn’t start for a couple days after. Lights started illuminating on the dash as abs, traction control, and stanilitrack, then check engine light came on and my gmc app displayed code p2138. I have had since low power and extremely high gas consumption.
2017 GMC Acadia: stuck in gear or won't shift
15 of the 707 complaints about the 2017 GMC Acadia describe stuck in gear or won't shift.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 42,100
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 75 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year
What owners say
it is a shift to park issue. will not shift into park....sometimes it takes several attempts before the computer reads it is in park. then i can turn off the car the car has 130,000 miles and we are repairing the same issue for the third time
The car will not shift into park from drive. When trying to park I have to shift from drive to park several times before it will finally go into park. It is getting worse.
Shift to park message on the info panel and car did not go into park and began rolling away. Had to turn car back on to shift into park. On occasion, it requires multiple start/stops. This is safety issue in that if you think you're in park the vehicle can roll and potentially hurt someone because it's not actually in park. The car was stationary when the problem occurred.
The vehicle does not recognize when it is in park. Sporadically vehicle will not go into park and thus can't leave vehicle. Safety concern! I understand this is a known issue.
Vehicle will not shift into park, even though the car is not moving. Cannot turn vehicle off while this message is being displayed. Cannot lock/secure vehicle while this message is displayed.
Vehicle will not shift into park so you can turn off vehicle and exit car. Cannot secure vehicle. What is is going to take to get this problem recalled? Surely someone will not have to die because a vehicle will not shift into park? There is a class action lawsuit filed against gmc for this issue. Please do the right thing and have them recall this problem.
Gear shift lever shift to park vehicle doesn't go into park and won't cut off and because of it has a tendency sometimes to roll back took to dealership and was explained to some type of harnessing problem with transmission vehicle was stationary.
Vehicle "shift to park" can not be fixed... Vehicle will not shift to park, rolls out of driveway even though the vehicle shifter is physically in "park"- vehicle was serviced for this multiple times, and under warranty. Dangerous
The car will not shift to park! It says shift to park! This is becoming more and more of an issue. The first couple of times I figured it may have been a fluke but lately it is anytime the car is driven and I need to park.
Would not shift into park. Was able to shut off engine but electrical system would not shut off. The vehicle was stationary. Dealer had to replace floor shifter and electrical harness.
Vehicle will not shift properly to park when turning the vehicle off. This causes the problem of moving when attempting to turn off the vehicle.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is...
- This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing an intermittent...
- This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required...
- This service bulletin provides information on RDM Axle Ratios for AWD Vehicles for Vibration Diagnostics...
Related recalls
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
- Risk
- If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.
Recall number 17V516000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2017 GMC Acadia won't shift
Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 2017 GMC Acadia?
15 of 707 owner complaints about the 2017 GMC Acadia (2%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2017 GMC Acadia?
There is 1 recall and 75 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2017 GMC Acadia
Headlights 30Check engine light 22Battery drain 16Stalling 16Shudder 13Hesitation 10Transmission failure 10Jerking 8Key fob 8Fuel pump 7Loss of power 7Power steering loss 7Rollaway 7Adaptive cruise 6Door locks 6Slipping 6Won't start 6Overheating 5
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