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What 260 owners told NHTSA about the 2015 GMC Acadia Limited

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (260)Crash / fire / injury (11)Airbags (108)Steering (33)Electrical system (31)Transmission & drivetrain (22)Engine (18)Lights (16)Electronic Stability Control (esc) (13)Fuel system (9)Seat belts (9)Speed control (8)

108 of 260 complaints match · Airbags · clear filters · page 4 of 5

Jul 24, 2023Airbags

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11534063

Jul 19, 2023Airbags

The PASSENGER side air bag system on my 2015 GMC Acadia is issuing a warning light as of yesterday. The current recall is for the DRIVER seat airbag which I was told by the dealership there is no fix for as this time. I am concerned that the same potential for harm or death is present if the passenger side airbag malfunctions and would like to report the condition and request that a formal recall be created. I am also requesting information regarding when a fix will be available for the current recall.

NHTSA ODI 11533260

Jul 18, 2023Airbags

My vehicle was recalled for exploding airbag inflators but the manufacturer has no remedy. They suggested i get a loaner car as it isn’t safe to drive. I asked if they would supply a loaner car until they have a remedy and they refused stating that it would be my responsibility to pay for the loaner but again suggested my car is unsafe to drive. I cannot afford to rent a vehicle everyday for an unknown period of time while I wait for my vehicle to be fixed. Please help

NHTSA ODI 11532999

Jul 14, 2023Airbags

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11532371

Jul 10, 2023Airbags

Received the notification of the airbag recall in the mail. Contacted the dealership where the car was purchased to inquire about the availability of repair parts. Was told by the service representative that there are no parts available at this time for repair. Also asked when the part would become available no timeframe is known. Requested a loaner be provided was told there were no available loaners available. Then called the # provided by GM if the dealership was unable to assist, was told by that rep that the repair parts would be available soon. Asked how long soon would take they were unable to quantify the time period.

NHTSA ODI 11531427

Jul 6, 2023Airbags

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the warning light for the service air bag was illuminated. The contact stated she received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags). The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

NHTSA ODI 11530649

Jul 6, 2023Airbags

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11530681

Jul 6, 2023Airbags

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NHTSA ODI 11530727

Jul 6, 2023AirbagsElectronic Stability Control (esc)Parking Brake

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the parking brake, TPMS, and the stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an undisclosed dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired. The air bag warning light then illuminated. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11530738

Jul 3, 2023Airbags

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11530100

Jul 3, 2023Airbags

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11530120

Jul 3, 2023Airbags

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11530241

Jun 29, 2023Airbags

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11529597

Jun 28, 2023SteeringAirbags

Airbags - I received a service notification that the airbags needed to be serviced. I was told by the dealership there weren’t any outstanding recalls on this vehicle. When I researched myself, I saw that in fact, there is an outstanding recall for the airbags. The dealership is trying to charge me for the repairs on an outstanding recall on this car. If I had not researched on my own, I would be out of pocket hundreds of dollars. I transport myself and children I. This vehicle that I thought was safe. This is concerning. Struts - According to the car fax provided at the time of sale, the struts were replaced at the dealership 3 months before purchasing the car. 2 months later the struts have failed and the dealership will not cover the cost of the repair. There was only a 1,000 mile difference from when the struts were repaired until the time I purchased the car.

NHTSA ODI 11529311

Jun 26, 2023Airbags

RECALLED. GMC NOT OFFERING ANY SOLUTIONS. I have two jobs, and two children. Got a notice saying recall "An Infaltor rupture may cause metal fragments to pass through the airbag and into the vehicle interior, which may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants." I noticed there have been TWO recalls on this. The first one was in 2022, and I was never informed. I need a solution. A refund for the loan amount or something. I can not put my children in the car, and I have no transportation and no solution.

NHTSA ODI 11529024

Jun 6, 2023Airbags

The airbag recall was a month ago and according to two different GMC dealerships, GM has not yet provided the replacement for our vehicle and no ETA. Why issue a very important recall and not have the part on hand to repair a dangerous issue?

NHTSA ODI 11525737

May 31, 2023Airbags

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11524703

Feb 3, 2023Airbags

Service Air Bag light is on; local mechanic advised GMC has an airbag recall.

NHTSA ODI 11505305

Jan 17, 2023Airbags

The air bag system needs to be checked but there hasn't been an accident in my car.

NHTSA ODI 11502281

Dec 5, 2022Airbags

2015 GMC ACADIA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY RECALL 22V-246.

NHTSA ODI 11496035

Sep 15, 2022Airbags

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V246000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11484725

May 19, 2022SteeringAirbags

While driving my car I have noticed that my steering wheel shakes when I apply the brakes. Also when I turn the wheel the power steering makes a loud noise which is the steering rack box. Steering has gotten worse over time and noise has gotten louder. Praying me and my children do not get in an accident as I have no other vehicle to drive. Also the passenger airbag will randomly turn on and off.

NHTSA ODI 11465360

Apr 13, 2021AirbagsCrash

VEHICLE HIT OTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED AT INTERSECTION AT 50 MPH AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

NHTSA ODI 11407980

Feb 9, 2021Airbags

"SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND OFF FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW. IT DOESN'T CONSISTENTLY STAY ON. IT COMES ON SOMETIMES WHEN I HAVE MY PURSE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE CAR CAN BE MOVING OR IDLE. I'VE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS SAME SUBJECT. I GOT A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AT THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE $1566.00 TO REPAIR IT.

NHTSA ODI 11395486

Jan 21, 2021Airbags

WE HAD OUR CAR'S BUMPER REPAIRED, SHORTLY PRIOR TO TAKING IT THE BODY SHOP THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON. THE AUTO BODY SHOP CHECKED AND INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL / CAMPAIGN - 15804A, IT APPLIED TO GMC ACADIA'S MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 2014-2015. THE CAMPAIGN WAS VALID FOR A 6 YEAR PERIOD, 72,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 57,500 MILES AND IS 2015. GMC HAS INDICATED IT'S NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THE PAPERS THE AUTOBODY SHOP SHARED ARE FOR A CAMPAIGN #15804A. FROM WHAT I CAN SEE IT WAS ISSUED ON FEBRAURY 8, 2017.THE DEALER SAYS THE RECALL EXPIRED IN NOVEMBER (YES DURING A PANDEMIC WHEN WE'RE ASKED TO DO OUR BEST TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE, AND GM CAN'T EVEN LOCATE THE RECALL.. NOT SAFE AT ALL, FROM A LOT OF LENSES.

NHTSA ODI 11389194

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