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2021 GMC Acadia: grinding or squealing brakes

5 of the 156 complaints about the 2021 GMC Acadia describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
3%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 16 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

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What owners say

Filed Feb 5, 2024 · LA

The fabric on my headliner/ceiling is coming unglued or the clips are not holding it. It is a danger to my driving the car as it is continually loosening; which could potentially fall while I am driving the car. It is making an irritating squeaking noise which distracts my concentration from driving carefully. I took the car to Walker GMC in Alexandria, Louisiana. The mechanic and the service advisor both told me GMC has issued an instruction form on how to fix this problem as GMC has had complaints with this happening to the Acadias. I contacted GMC customer service. They will not let me know if they will cover the cost of the repair until I get an estimate. Walker is wanting to charge approximately $188 for the estimate. Since this is a safety issue, I am reporting this problem to your agency so that others may be protected and GMC will take care of this problem.

Filed Apr 16, 2023 · Brakes · FL

Brakes will start Grinding on front wheels

Filed Nov 30, 2022 · Brakes · 26,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while reversing out of her parking space, the contact heard a squeaking sound coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the brakes were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted and stated that there was an upcoming recall and to wait for the recall. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 26,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2022 · Driver assistance · OH

While driving down a busy road automatic braking engaged for no reason causing the Acadia to abruptly come to a dead stop in the middle of the road with nothing in front of me. Red collision lights came on at the same time as braking with no prior warnings. Could not get the car to move for a few minutes (when giving gas there were grinding sounds) then the braking system let up. Drove for another few minutes and it did it again. Called GM and WE had to figure out how to get the car to the dealership with a major safety issue. Took the car in and it was throwing B390F, U0184, B395A codes. When we received the vehicle back one of the codes was for a bad back up camera so the new rear back up camera view is so stretched you can’t use it to back up nor does it have the lines anymore. The rear view camera now has a view that is sideways. So I took the car back to the dealership and they had no clue how either could be happening and would look into it again. Did my own research and figured out there are two cameras on the tailgate so the rear view camera was reinstalled wrong. Sent proof of how I came to the conclusion and that I wanted the backup camera replaced/fixed also. Its been over a month and I cannot get my car fixed because I refuse to pay for a rental on something they messed up because they have no loaners. Well on 11/14/2022 my cars automatic braking system activated again only this time it stopped in the middle of the road and was not as dramatic as last time. The warning lights came on as the car was coming to a stop. This time I was able to move shortly after it came to a complete stop. GM dealership wants me to bring the car in somehow and I will be carless for who knows how long. There is also a safety recall for a cable for the backup camera with no parts available. I have an RO number and a complaint number.

Filed Oct 29, 2021 · Brakes · NY

Brakes grind, usually after sitting overnight. It has happened on multiple occasions.

Questions about the 2021 GMC Acadia grinding brakes

Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2021 GMC Acadia?

5 of 156 owner complaints about the 2021 GMC Acadia (3%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2024.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2021 GMC Acadia?

There are 0 recalls and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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