Air Bag On-off Switch Problems of GMC Acadia

In early 2019 we noticed that the airbag icon was illuminating intermittently and a notice on the dashboard stated that the airbag needed service. Initially, this occured sometimes while idling and sometimes while driving. Ultimately, the light and the message became persistent and continuous anytime the switch was on. Having failthfully used the brand's dealships for service over the years we addressed the problem to the local one in early March 2019. After diagnosis the dealer attempted a local repair. It failed immediately. Upon returning with the same complaint today the dealer disclaimed being able to get the listed part much less install it to correct the problem. At present, we're saddled with a vehicle with a compromised safety system and no way to fix it.

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When I purchased the vehicle in less than an hour the check engine light, airbag light , tire pressure sensor popped on. The car would have a slow take off and shake as you accelerate on the city street. When I drive the freeway the car will hesitate and take 15 seconds before it switch gears to catch up to speed and jerk. The service airbag,service tire monitor system, service stabilitrak, service traction control alert messages are on the message console.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,400. The VIN was not available. Pam.

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I bought my 2008 Acadia in October 2013. In February, the check airbag light came on the dash. I took the Acadia to glynn smith, and they told me that I had a faulty driver side airbag and airbag switch. I paid $717. 70 for the new airbag and new airbag switch. Soon after, GMC started doing the recalls on the airbags. My Acadia is not one of the listed recalled vehicles. I do not understand this. It is now the end of July, and the check airbag light is on again. I have been back to glynn smith and it is the same code this time. I have another faulty driver side airbag and airbag switch. GMC needs to recall every 2008 Acadia. I have also been dealing with problems with the power steering. One day driving, I started to make a turn, and the power steering went out. It was like turning a really old model car that had no power steering. This problem continues today. GMC tells me that there is nothing wrong with the power steering. They cannot find the problem, yet I know for sure something is wrong. The 2008 GMC Acadia is not a safe car. I have small children, and I do not feel safe driving with them and the check airbag light still on. My family is very upset with GMC as a company!! safety should be the main concern before selling any vehicle. I see that many other people have had the same problems with their Acadia. I think that GMC should do the right thing, the most ethical thing, and recall the entire line of the 2008 GMC Acadia. The 2008 Acadia is a piece of crap!!!!!!.

In light of the all the safety recalls by gm for ignition switch failures, I believe that my wife's crash in our 2008 GMC Acadia was the direct cause of the ignition switch failing. Driving north bound on az route 89 in the area of prescott, az called the granite dells, the car proceeded straight where the road turns slightly to the right. The cat proceeded into and partially up a granite stone out cropping on the opposite side of the road. The car then went air borne landing up side down on its roof in the middle of route 89. I believe that this accident happened due to ignition switch failure which in turn shut off the engine, power steering, and the entire air bag system which in this accident fail to deploy. My wife was air lifted to northern arizona medical center in flagstaff, az for sever head injure from which she has recovered. It is my belief that the ignition failures that have shown up on other gm cars is also a problem for the 2008 GMC Acadia and possibly other like models of gm vehicles. In my opinion it has to be ignition switch failure that shut down the engine, power steering and air bag system causing this accident.