Took my car into garage because engine light came on and I almost stalled out multiple times before I made it to the garage. My car was trailing smoke. The code said the timing belt was affected. He said that usually means the whole engine needs replaced. My car just turned 80,000 miles. He said car engines last much longer than that, it should not have anything wrong with it. He told me that many GM motors are recalled, this model and age should've been recalled with as many customers he's seen in his shop with the same problem. I bought my car brand new in 2012, I know how it was taken care of. The engine should not be breaking down just as the payments came to an end. Do the right thing and recall the engines.

- Rimersburg, PA, USA

We bought this used car from a dealer drove it about 4 to 5 months and the left signal light failed, so we changed it worked for one day and then went dead again. Turning left from my street the steering was really hard and had problems turning left but I did finally on another occasion the same thing happened. Finally driving suddenly we saw a turn engine off and the engine started making loud noises and went dead in the middle of the street. So we kept gliding with no engine running and went into a parking lot. Lucky for us the car stopped right in the parking lot. Had to be towed few miles to a mechanic that told us the timing chain is broken and in need for new engine. We towed it to another mechanic and the same thing was told. So now it is been sitting at the mechanic's shop for two week waiting for new engine to come in. I can not believe that around 84000 miles this car needs a new engine and it is not cheap at all. The car has a salvage tilte but this does not have anything to do with the problems since too many people have been documenting this problem, steering, electrical and failed engine. Why GM did not recall these cars for these failure. They are putting people and families at risk and we are stuck with the repairs and the bills piling up.

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA

At 70,000 miles, the valve spring broke, and allowed the keepers of the valve to come out and then the valve dropped into the cylinder. The mechanic had never seen anything like this before, and called it a catastrophic failure. The cost to put in a new engine was $8922.38, and then a couple days later, we had to replace the alternator, which was most likely caused by the engine failure. The engine failed while pulling out of a store parking lot - it just stopped. When we tried restarting the engine, there was a terrible noise (metal parts were grinding inside the engine)

- Renton, WA, USA

2012 GMC Acadia. Consumer writes in regards to failed timing chain. The consumer was informed the engine needed to be replaced.

- Saint Louis Park, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that there was a warning indicator for the engine that randomly flashed. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics and it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer. The contact indicated that the independent mechanics repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 75,185.

- East Norriton, PA, USA

Noticed a slight squeak when steering so took car in for service and dealer performed nearly $5400 of work on my car. Here is what they wrote on the bill: C/S vehicle making a squeaking noise when turning the steering wheel at lower speeds found to be leaking to a drop on to other components. Replaced steering rack and cleaned fluids. Then they also did this service: C/S to fix oil pna leak found in mpvi as well as front cover to engine found to breaking. Two separate oil seeps found during mpvi. Due to failed seals replaced said parts and resealed. Cleaned parts and test drove and due to these "fixes" performed they also did alignment: C/S to perform 4 wheel alignment for steering rack performed alignment to me the oil leaks seems to be result of power steering leaks due to erosion of the gaskets and was wondering if this has been reported as an issue as $5400 for repairs seems extremely high. Was there recalls on the power steering issue? thanks, [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).?

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

My wife and three daughters, ages 11, 9, and 6, were involved in a major crash. An elderly male traveled thru a steady red traffic signal and struck the passenger side of my wife's vehicle as she was crossing the intersection with a green traffic signal. After impact, they were pushed head on into a traffic standard (which was taken out completely) and then into a telephone pole, also head on. Not one airbag deployed. The vehicle is supposedly equipped with front and side airbags. In March of 2014 there was a recall concerning the airbags not deploying in these vehicles (# 14V118000). I have owned this vehicle since new and did return it to the dealership in may of 2014 for the recall shortly after receiving notification. I was advised that it was taken care of.

- Swarthmore, PA, USA

Timing gear cover on front of engine leaks oil. It happens after every use and appears to be a widespread issue with the 3.6L V6 engines on the GMC Acadia, chevery traverse and Buick enclave. The seal on the front engine fails and lets the oil out of the engine. If not caught, oil pours into the engine posing a fire and control hazard.

- Lenexa, KS, USA

While driving on the freeway noticed the engine light start to blink for the third time. Also notice the traction control come on by itself at the same time. While pushing on the gas pedal the cars RPM went up but the speed was decreased. I pulled the car to the shoulder of the road and turned off the traction control manually. I set for about 10 minutes until the light went away. I took the car to the dealer so that they could read the code history. The result was that the car misfired on cylinder 1, 3 & 4. the tech told me that they couldn't figure out what the exact cause was unless the light was on while at the shop. But if it was to happen again to take it back in for further review of the issue.

- Hilmar, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated the engine failed and engine fluid leaked on the ground while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated the engine block was leaking internally. The dealer replaced the engine tube, pipes, the front catalytic converter, and the power steering system was cleaned; however the failure was not corrected. The steering wheel also began vibrating and shaking. The warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,505. The current mileage was 7,454....updated 07-29-13 the consumer stated the brakes squeaked and the gas gauge would not register gas being in the vehicle. Updated 08/01/13

- Point Pleasant , NJ, USA