general problems of the 2016 GMC Acadia - part 2

105 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2016 GMC Acadia. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 GMC Acadia based on all problems reported for the 2016 Acadia.

36 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2024

After the air bag recall I went and had them do it and 3 days later is still coming on. Saying service air bag. And alot of people is having issues with tighen gas cap light. I have replaced everything it could be and still does it. Now I believe its a bigger problem and there is alot of ppl having the same issues. I dont remember the exact date either. This is the absolute worst vehicle ever.

37 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2024

The contact owns a 2016 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 not 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.

38 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2024

The contact owns a 2016 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.

39 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2024

The contact owns a 2016 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 confirm parts not available.

40 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2024

The contact owns a 2016 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 manufacture 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.

41 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2023

Safety recalled the airbag on my vehichle and dealers dont have the ability to order the airbag needed to replace per GMC auto shops.

42 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2023

The contact owns a 2016 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 made aware of the issue 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.

43 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2023

This has been a safety recall since may 2023, I have returned to the dealer each month since then and have been given the same answer that there is no remedy at the moment. So I asked to get a loaner vehicle until they can fix this and they said they cannot. So I asked them, "to be clear, there is nothing you can do with a known safety recall and if I or my wife get injured its on us?" they continued that there is nothing that can be done. This is not satisfactory to knowingly allow their vehicles to be driven unsafely for this length of time. I will definitely be suing if anything happens to me or my family.

44 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2023

This recall has been out for months with no remedy. The website says, " an in?ator rupture may cause sharp metal fragments to pass through the airbag and into the vehicle interior at high speed, striking you or your loved ones, which may result in injury or death to passengers. " this is unacceptable. It is dangerous to drive my car right now. I need someone (gm or takata) to provide a loaner car until they can provide the fix to make my car safe once again.

45 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2023

The contact owns a 2016 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 contact stated that when she started the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

46 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2023

See attached document for complaint.

47 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2023

The contact owns a 2016 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 made aware of the issue 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.

48 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2023

The contact owns a 2017 Buick enclave. 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, and the contact was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. No information on parts availability was provided. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

49 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2023

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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.

50 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2023

The contact owns a 2016 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

51 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2023

The contact owns a 2016 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 not contacted and confirmed the parts were not 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

52 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2023

The contact owns a 2016 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.

53 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2023

Transmission is slipping brakes / sometimes hydraulics not working properly side and back sensors not working at all , malfunctioning of electrical components, while driving, all electronics inside vehicle went blank, anti theft system locked up, went to shut off car, will not start after the failed, oil consumption at 23% life oil cycle, oil pressure low, and engine locked up,.

54 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2023

See attached document for complaint.

55 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2023

May result in serious injury or death??? and its been over a year since we received the notification of the recall which I am certain gm knew about long before the notification, we simply cant just park the vehicle and wait. I am sure the heads of gm are not driving any recalled airbag vehicles. So the public has to risk serious injury or death while we listen to the lies about “supply chain issues” that have long worn out there existence since the end of covid. Corporate greed at work and know one to help the normal folks. What would you do??.

56 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2023

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 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.

57 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2023

The part is still not available to be replace. This is putting my safety at risk.

58 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2023

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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.

59 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2023

The contact owns a GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, the contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

60 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2023

The airbag has been recalled because it might cause injury or death yet no remedy is available. The company should replace this vehicle if only temporary but until the part can be fixed. They refused to help.

61 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2023

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact was notified of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue 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.

62 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2023

The manufacturer admits this defect can cause death but has no remedy and no estimated time for available parts. They also refuse a rental or loan vehicle in the meantime.

63 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2023

The contact owns a 2016 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 not made aware of the issue. 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.

64 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2023

Manufacture is not offering any solution or remedy. They’re also not offering replacement transportation. This is not only a safety issue for everyone, but I am very pregnant and my belly is right in the airbag. It’s unacceptable this is not being corrected or replacement transportation offered.

65 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2023

In June 2023, I was notified of recall n232404980. The reason for recall is, a driver’s-side front airbag inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. It has been 5 months and the manufacturer has no current plan in place to replace the driver’s airbag module. After speaking with a GMC customer assistance center representative today, 11/17/2023, I was told that there is no estimated time when the repair will be available. Based on the possibility of death, five months and no plan for when a repair/replacement will be available feels negligent and as though the repairs are not being completed in a reasonable time.

66 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2023

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 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 not 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.

67 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2023

I received notice of the recall on the airbag of my vehicle. I contacted the dealership and was informed I should contact GMC if I was concerned for my safety. I contacted GMC, explained my case and now several months down the road and I am still driving a vehicle that could explode in my face, quite literally, if anything happens. Although I can control my driving actions, I cannot control others. And as I try to be safe, it does not always allow for that concern. I bought this vehicle for my grandchild, and I am still limiting the use with her in it and trying to use other vehicles to protect her. This has caused more issues for my family than it has been worth owning this vehicle and GMC was not willing to assist in any way!!.

68 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2023

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 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 and made aware of the issue. 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.

69 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2023

The contact owns a 2016 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 yet available.

70 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2023

Gm safety recall n232404980 received in June, 2023, states that fragments could may pass through the air bag which may result in injury or death to the occupants. As of 12/19/2023, gm is still saying that the parts to repair aren't available. Not acceptable.


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