22 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2015 GMC Acadia. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 GMC Acadia based on all problems reported for the 2015 Acadia.
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the instrument panel went blank before the panel began to flash when it returned. The contact then stated that several various warning messages began to appear all of which were related to the vehicle's electrical features. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where a code reader found no defects with the vehicle. Close to a week after the initial failure, the vehicle failed to start after multiple attempts as previous failure returned. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it had yet to be serviced or diagnosed. Upon his own inspection and research regarding the vehicle, the contact linked the failure to the vehicle's bcm(body control module). The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the automatic alert system anti-theft system locked up. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, the safety sensors in the mirror and the rear of the vehicle became inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the driver’s and passenger’s side mirrors, and reverse light sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on three occasions, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there was no recall for the failure. No assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Drivers side door caught on fire overnight. Burned up the interior of the vehicle and smoldered out. Windows were up, car was completely closed and locked. Still starts and drives. Door, seat, steering, ceiling , visor all burnt and melted to some degree. Seems to have been electrical.
2nd time ac compressor motor breaks and as is in line with the serpentine belt, all other systems including electrical and engine stop working. Poor engineering or other reason causing part to break down.
Side object detection indicator failure. This was a recall in 2019 after my system failed causing the entire electronic dashboard to go black while driving on the highway. I had no indication of speed while driving. Once I pulled safely off the road and turned the vehicle off, it would not start and needed to be towed. I had it fixed and within months GMC recalled the module kit due to poor design resulting in failure to protect the module from expected weather exposure. The module was replaced in 2019. Again, in 2023, exactly 4 years again, the side detection indicator has failed, due to expected weather exposure which resulted in corrosion. GMC denied replacement because I have already had it replaced. GMC is unable to confirm the module kit placed on my vehicle was an improved design and was the same kit design that has been known to fail. GMC engineers need to reassess for a second recall as the issue is not resolved and could lead to devastating injury or death.
The electrical wiring started a fire that destroyed the engine compartment. I was in the vehicle and barely escaped injury while pedestrians were walking by and could have been injured when an explosion occurred. Geico is now investigating the incident. A service battery charging system warning light displayed on the dashboard and heavy smoke began to emit from the engine compartment then, a small fire started and escalated to a full and life threatening condition.
Vehicle was destroyed by electrical fire on December 21, 2022. It caught on fire after ‘service battery charging system’ warning light displayed.
It appears that the electrical system to the car radio has shorted out. It effects the sound to the blinker as well as to the radio. I am very concerned that it may have other electrical problems. Is this covered under any kind of recall. I have heard that the whole dash could be effected and my car just stop running. The car was not running when this happened. I open the passenger side front door and it made a loud noise which sounded like it was shorting out. The vehicle runs but am very leary about taking it on a long trip. Where I bought the car says there is a month wait!.
The issue started with my back hatch opening on its own at random times. Found out this was caused by water entering the lift switch. That problem lead to the battery eventually going bad and then the headlights being blown due the bad battery. Not sure how water got in the back hatch ruining the sensor but this is costing me about $1000 to fix.
I just purchased this car three months ago, the a/c is no longer blowing cold air. The air blows but not cold and the heat works just fine. From what I've read online, this appears to be a common issue on this make and model. Please address this. .
Water is collected where the amps are located near the door hinges and shorts them out. Nothing that has a sound works after that. So no radio, back up sensor sounds, seat belt reminders, blinkers, cell phone speakers, etc. Costs about $1000 to get fixed and will only happen again because of faulty drainage. It happened after raining for a couple days. Car was in the driveway. This happened about 3 months ago and the sound has never come back on.
Tl the contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact took the vehicle to arnie bauer Buick GMC (5525 miller circle drive, matteson, IL 60443) where it was diagnosed that the blind side alert was damaged and needed replacement; however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 5410777277. The failure mileage was 29,386.
A few days before my girlfriend left with the SUV out of state I noticed the electric door lock (only on the passenger front door) was back to manual. Than the same day of trip it started working again, but on her way back she called me to say the light came on for service stabilitrak, and trac. Control off. It was also effecting the steering wheel making it jerk while going over 60mph on the highway making it a safety hazard. After reset jt was fine, but very alarming to continue to drive this SUV for years to come knowing it could pop up and safety issue at any given time. This needs to b addressed ASAP! sounds like a ground issue. SUV is 4 years old, and rust and corrosion free. Maybe gm made an error with interior mounted modules. Also the vehicle was coming out of a slowing traffic area on highway at the time (construction zone) when tring to catch back up to speed the vehicle reduced power. (limp mode) this seems to b a very common problem.
Service airbag warning comes on when driver seat is moved.
When you turn traction control on the entire car shakes. Windshield wiper fluid will not come out. Passenger window will not roll up from driver control. Tire pressure monitor system has been out for time. This car is not that old for it to have all these issues.
The Acadia has side detection sensor issues related to poor design and/or the elements (gm service teams words not mine). If this is true, am I, as the customer supposed to pay for the bad engineering decisions made by gm engineers? or if the sensors failed due to the elements, am I not to drive my awd Acadia outside? I'm a little confused on why the responsibility of the repair cost falls on my shoulders with the above-mentioned being the root causes. Jody in the service department personally told me that the sensors would probably need to be replaced every 1 to 2 years at a cost of $1,200 per time, and because of this people have eventually given up and traded in their vehicles (I can't say I blame them). I've been a tried and true chevy/GMC fan, but that kind of customer care has swayed my opinion. I've reached out to gm corporate, but they were not helpful either. The lack of support on a 3-year-old $55,000 vehicle is astonishing.
Bought car 10-11 days ago used. 35k miles. Smelled like brakes were left on. Stopped and checked. Nothing. Ac quit.
On 15 plus occasions, while the vehicle is stationary, in the parking gear and running, the front end will start to vibrate mildly, increase in intensity and then the traction loss light illuminates, a blinking engine light illuminates, "service stabilitrak" and "service traction control" messages appear. Then traction contol off appears, followed by an audible loud click and vibration ceases, messages disappear and lights turn off. Once while vehicle in drive and being operated on a roadway, I pulled right at an intersection to have this same sequence happen during driving, resulting in an almost complete loss of power and acceleration and a near accident. The sequence was identical and once the errors cleared the vehicle accelerated rapidly and forcefully. I have documented multiple occasions on video while stationary over a multi month period and have furnished those documents to my local GMC dealership which has failed to repair this issue and today returned my vehicle to me with an apology for not being able to remedy the problem. They claim that the vehicle must exhibit this behavior in their presence to warrant a fix. The vehicle is under an extended warranty that clearly covers these problems. I would be happy to email the videos, but they are not in the supported format and likely larger than 5mb.
2015 gm Acadia. Consumer writes requesting reimbursement for repairing side detection sensors.
Side detection, front and rear cameras failed due to corrosion of harness (84004718) and two modules (84031087). Replacement of these components required to repair problem. Had to wait over a month for replacement parts. This is a safety hazard.
When driving stablitrac, abs, all wheel drive fails giving alarms on the dash. SUV starts so shutter and loose acceleration. If the car is stopped and shut off it will clear. When you start driving again it will randomly do it again, such as when you turn a corner or pull out to pass someone. I has happened a couple of times. The last time was worse. I almost got hit because it lost power. Looking on line it looks like the same problem that other GMC vehicles have a history of.
Driving at 34-45 mph lose all engine power and have to pull over. Vehicle totally loses all power. Engine shuts off.
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