My 2021 GMC Acadia that has 63,768 miles on it was idling Wednesday 9/30 when it died and would not start back we had to have it towed to a shop to get it checked out and it was throwing the P023F code for the fuel pump control module that has a recall bulletin for the same thing make model problem and under their 80,000 miles but recall not on my vin number and GM is refusing to pay for it. It's going to cost me 937.27 to get it fixed.
2021 GMC Acadia: won't start
5 of the 156 complaints about the 2021 GMC Acadia describe won't start.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 159 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Won't start by model year
What owners say
The fuel pump control module failed, 2021Acadia Denali First time, 9/22/21 8073 miles, the car was parked at the residence under the car port, when needed, the car would not start. No check engine or other indicators. Car was towed to dealer for repairs under warranty. Second time, 10/6/23 31879 miles, we were driving the car on a rural road, 55 mph speed limit with no shoulders when the car stopped in a curve. Had to flag down cars to keep them from hitting us for an hour till the wrecker loader it on the truck to take back to same dealership for warranty repairs. Third time, 7/29/25 48199 miles, we were again on a rural road 55 mph speed limit when the car stopped with my 71 year old wife alone in the car, again in a curve. This time there was a check engine light. I drove my truck to pick her up and assist her until the wrecker came. This time with luck I was able to restart the car and I followed her to our home where the tow truck picked it up and brought it to the same dealership for the third time for repairs under warranty. All three times the culprit was the fuel pump control module. Each time it was the same code in the ECM. Each time the dealership said they did a full check on the fuel system, pump, etc. and only replaced the fuel pump control module.
Vehicle stalled on major interstate while giving no warning Vehicle would not start after failure Had to be towed to dealership Found to be a faulty fuel pump module Service advisor even said this is a common problem Vehicle mileage was at 33,478 This could have been a deadly accident
46,000 miles on my car. Fuel management system failed. Would not start until we unplugged battery, and let it reset. Car lost acceleration and went into neutral on highway.
Unknown-the vechile will not start and shows the fuel is empty, but I just looked prior and had 3/4 full.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced...
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle...
- This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000...
- This service bulletin provides diagnostic repair information to correct an oil leak in the engine.
- This service bulletin provides a procedure to test and replace the battery distribution fuse block if...
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California...
Related recalls
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Questions about the 2021 GMC Acadia won't start
Is won't start a common problem on the 2021 GMC Acadia?
5 of 156 owner complaints about the 2021 GMC Acadia (3%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2021 GMC Acadia?
There are 0 recalls and 159 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2021 GMC Acadia
Fuel pump 24Check engine light 23Stalling 15Backup camera 9Grinding brakes 5
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