Hatchback/liftgate problems of the 2012 GMC Acadia

Three problems related to hatchback/liftgate have been reported for the 2012 GMC Acadia. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 GMC Acadia based on all problems reported for the 2012 Acadia.

1 Hatchback/liftgate problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2025

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. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.

2 Hatchback/liftgate problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the liftgate did not open initially, but later slammed down without warning. The contact stated that the liftgate fell down on the driver and knocked him to the ground. It was unknown if the driver was injured. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.

3 Hatchback/liftgate problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2016

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. While the vehicle was stationary, the liftgate malfunctioned. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,535.




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