general problems of the 2015 GMC Acadia

16 problems related to equipment 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.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2024

No incident yet but I have contacted gm several times to come to my home and complete the repair as there website states they will , parts are available but they refused to come out and fix this faulty airbag I . Cannot get to dealer myself because of health issues. Just letting you know in case my airbag explodes and im not here to tell.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2024

Not inspected by anyone else because they have no idea where to look because the light and actions happen on and off. Warning light and message appears. Service traction control and service stabilink light yes I will bring it in. It will turn on randomly at this point for about 4 months and the brakes are locking up the wheels while driving.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2023

I have a 2015 Acadia denali with 95000 miles. I am getting the "service side detection system" message whenever I start my car, and the blindspot lights, cross-traffic detection etc. Do not function at all. A"nationwide" problem I was told. I was also told that it would cost $800+ to replace if/when the part was available. I am really frustrated with this and was wondering a) whether this malfunction is a part of a service recall (given it is apparently a "nationwide" problem); b) whether the $800 replacement cost is accurate given that the part appears to be available for under $200 online; and c) whether purchasing this part will even fix the problem given that other forum members have stated that once this issue comes up, it continues to malfunction, even after the part is replaced. Very disappointed right now, particularly since this issue has been recurring on a number of GMC vehicles for at least 5 years.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2023

Look on the original report here. “airbag module” “if the driver airbag deploys may result in injury or death. ” it’s been since may 10, 2023 and no replacement or solution.

5 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2023

Shifter won't engage out of park. There was a recall on 2014 vehicles, still seems to ba an issue 2015.

6 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2021

Power liftgate suddenly fell about 3 ft, hitting the back of my head. The liftgate then forcibly closed, pinning my hand. There was a recall for 2008-2012 vehicles to due faulty stabilus struts that cause failure. This is a serious defect that has already caused numerous head injuries, fractured hands, neck pain, etc. This recall needs extended and consumers need to know of the possibility. Lastly, the warning mechanism that gm claims is the presence of flashing rear brake lights and a chime to warn when liftgate failure occurs only happens after the gate fails, not before. The warning is of no use. Another consumer posted an exact same complaint in July 2021 for an Acadia outside of the current recall dates.

7 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2021

Rear lift gate when used goes up to a certain point in which you can start putting things into the car. Then it will slam down and then go back up and come back down in a forceful manner. When you attempt to control it manually it will close forcefully and yanked out of your hand. Biggest concern is if my kids were placing items in the car in which do realize things as quickly as an adult that it would crush my kids. After looking at all the information about this it has a recall open for the same thing in the 2008-2014 GMC Acadia.

8 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2019

Lift gate makes big clunck when opened.

9 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2019

I was driving to work on the freeway and all of a sudden I heard a huge pop that sounded like a gun shot when I looked up my sun roof glass was completely shattered for no reason. After inspecting my sun roof I noticed the glass shattered from within I initially thought it happened externally on the vehicle but did not I believe there is defect in the glass I don't see how else this could have happened. In addition this is not the first problem I have noticed with the sun roof one day it was raining and I noticed that water had some how sept in from the glass this caused damage to my lining in the vehicle that now shows water damage. I did not think nothing of it at first but seeing this happen now makes me believe there was is a defect in the sunroof.

10 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2019

I have a 2015 GMC Acadia, I have had to replace the module to the side mirror safety lights twice. It has recently gone out again. I was told the wiring is shorting out causing the module to go out and the car to not run. GMC has a recall for this vehicle under 80,000 miles. My car currently has 127,000. 00 miles because I drive it a lot for work. I contacted GMC and explained this has been replaced twice and is a safety issue that they know about and was told there is nothing they can do for me. I am a single mother and cannot afford to have this fixed again so I have no safety module for the side mirror or park assist. GMC knows this is a problem and that it was fixed once under 80,000 miles, again under 100,000 miles and now at 127,000 it is shorting out causing issues with the car to start and even with documentation from the dealer will not fix the car under recall. If GMC will not fix their safety issues they should not be allowed to marker these as safety features on the car, especially since they are aware of the electrical issues with the vehicle and chose not to fix the,.

11 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2018

Had car serviced at dealership 11/02/18 because engine light on. 11/07/18 started vehicle noticed running louder than usual, when I shut off vehicle, fan still running. Notice gas handle seems to fluctuate. Started vehicle, it made thumping noise, then shut off by itself. Engine light on. Started vehicle and it accelerated/revved high. Tried to start vehicle, made clicking sound but never turned/started, strong smell of gas. All instances vehicle was stationary.

12 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2018

Tires. They are goodyear fortero 255/65/18. They are dry rotting in the center of the tire, they do not hold air well, there is only 33,000 miles on the vehicle.

13 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2017

Gear selector can be changed without pressing brake or having keys in inhibition. My 4yr old switched the car into neutral and rolled it down our driveway into our garage.

14 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2016

Everytime it rains the passenger floor gets wet. I can not see the water coming in. However, the mat and floor carpet is always wet after it rains, even if the front passenger door has not been opened or exposed to the rain. This has caused mold to grow on floor mat. This is an ongoing issue.

15 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2016

I have a 2015 GMC Acadia with 47800 miles on it and the ac is already broken. Since it's passed the 36000 miles the dealership wantse to pay for the repairs. How is the ac broken already on a vehicle that's a year old and less then 50000 miles?.

16 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

Since we have owned our vehicle we have had to make multiple repairs to the ac. Our transmission has been had to be fixed twice, and is currently still not working properly.



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