10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,227 miles

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2016 GMC Acadia drivetrain problems

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2016 GMC Acadia Owner Comments

problem #15

May 172024

Acadia

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was driving about 30mph and accelerated to pass a truck and the transmission failed and the car lost any ability to accelerate and I had to coast to the side of the highway and have the car towed to the dealer. The dealer stated the transmission would need to be replaced and it would be $9000. Mileage is 77,013. This is the third time the transmission has malfunctioned and caused the car to lose power on the highway. It has been repaired twice previously.

- St Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #14

Aug 182023

Acadia

  • miles
While driving vehicle slowed down then stopped & would not restart for a while. After 15 mins was able to start but now try to drive & vehicle is vibrating tries to move forward then vibrates again stalls the engine dies then starts rolling backwards. The vehicle will restart but try driving the traction control comes on drives for about a foot then cuts off & rolls backward

- Powder Springs, GA, USA

problem #13

Apr 222023

Acadia

  • miles
Transmission- Shift Solenoid EVAP- Purge Valve Forward Collision- goes off when nothing is in front of the vehicle

- Fort Payne, AL, USA

problem #12

Mar 012022

Acadia

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The transmission is not changing gears and is shifting hard. Both Passanger side automatic electric windows will not go back

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #11

Jan 112023

Acadia

  • miles
The transmission broke and now has to be fully replaced costing me 5500 my car has 94k miles

- Albion, ME, USA

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problem #10

Dec 012021

Acadia

  • miles
Transmition makes jerking motion while driving. During driving the transmition will shutter and make you feel as if the car is going to stop running.

- Mabel, MN, USA

problem #9

Mar 222022

Acadia

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This is a complaint update#498946. I made all the necessary repairs outlined and detailed on the diagnostic report issued by the dealership. I picked my vehicle up on Thursday evening. I got up at 6:00 on Friday March 18th and noticed my OnStar diagnostic report had come through at 12:00 am and stated there was a problem with my emissions/transmission. I immediately at 8:30 called GMC manufacturing and they told me to take the vehicle back and GMC manufacturing made me a 1:00 appointment for the same say while I was on the phone. I had to be at work at 12 noon so my husband took it there and came back and told me that my transmission was bad. The dealership offered to but my vehicle back fir $18,500 or pay for the repairs myself $3.909. I asked for assistance since this was the initial problem I took it in for and it has network weeks and I haven-??t heard anything. This month is my 2 year anniversary of owning it. I informed the dealership about the Special Warranty coverage and they stated that this was not covered but I explained to them that the coverage is limited to 150,000 miles and that my vehicle only has 120,000 miles on it so I am confused and seeking clarification and explanation from a higher source and no one has contacted in 2 weeks.

- Frankfort , KY, USA

problem #8

Dec 222020

Acadia

  • 82,000 miles
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

- Red Bank, NJ, USA

problem #7

Jul 302020

Acadia

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the transmission was defective. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse or go forward in either gear. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to sandoval Buick GMC (300 N hamilton rd, whitehall, oh 43213) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

- Reynoldsburg, OH, USA

problem #6

Mar 032020

Acadia

  • 111,000 miles
Transmission seemed to hesitate while shifting and slip at different speeds. Took to jim ellis mall of ga dealer where they determined the torque converter clutch had failed causing the shutter at all speeds. Dealer indicated the complete transmission needed to be replaced. Vehicle only had 111,000 miles and all preventive maintenance programs were followed including transmission flush at 65,000 miles. Vehicle is only 4 years old and never pulled a trailer or abused in any way. Since the new transmission was installed, the owner feels the original transmission ever felt right but can't prove it.

- Cumming, GA, USA

problem #5

Mar 032020

Acadia

  • 77,911 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The traction warning suddenly comes on then the stability service warning jumps on....automatically lowering my speed while I'm on the freeway driving. When I pull over and turn the car off then turn it back on...the light goes away. This happened several times. Dealership can not find anything wrong. It happens when I hit a pot hole or speed bump

- Eastpointe, MI, USA

problem #4

Jul 142019

Acadia

  • 33,500 miles
'takata recall' while driving the vehicle it will not shift gears or has a hard shift. The vehicle stalls out before wanting to actually move which could result in fatal accidents. The car is nearly brand new with these types of issues.

- Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #3

May 152016

Acadia

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled and shook without warning. The vehicle was taken to koepp Chevrolet (830-253-8000, located at 13221 us-87, la vernia, tx 78121) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Stockdale, TX, USA

problem #2

Jun 172017

Acadia

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia denali. While the driver was placing the kids in the car seat, with the key removed from the ignition switch and the gear shifter in park, a ticking noise was heard. The vehicle rolled away and crashed into a pillar. The fuel tank ruptured and caused a fire. The vehicle was towed to a safe location. The driver suffered minor injuries and the passengers were uninjured. The driver required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer and the dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #1

May 182016

Acadia 6-cyl

  • 4,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The gear shifter was placed in the park position and the contact walked away from the vehicle. On the way back to the vehicle, the contact noticed it rolled onto the highway on its own. The contact ran after the vehicle and tried to stop it, but it ran over her right foot, crushed it, and crashed into a utility box. A police report was filed and the contact received medical attention for her foot. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 14V092000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000. Updated 06/21/17

- Bayville, NJ, USA

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