Structure Related Problems of the 2012 GMC Acadia

Table 1 shows seven common structure related problems of the 2012 GMC Acadia. The number one most common problem is related to the body (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the hatchback/liftgate support device (nine problems).


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2012 GMC Acadia

The Body problem

The back seat driver's side door shut with such impact as to amputate the finger from an adult. Vehicle was parked on incline when front driver's side door shut, the back door also shut. There were no safety features to protect fingers from the hinge side of back door.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Support Device problem

Our 2012 Acadia liftgate spontaneously failed when my husband lifted the liftgate, coming down towards his head with speed and force. Luckily he was able to quickly get his hands up before it crashed down on his head.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate problem

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the liftgate independently unlatched and fell midway down, and then independently closed and latched. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer.   Read details...


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