Differential Unit Problems of GMC Acadia

GMC Acadia owners have reported 3 problems related to differential unit (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Acadia based on all problems reported for the Acadia.

1 Differential Unit problem of the 2017 GMC Acadia

Failure Date: 04/11/2017

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. While driving various speeds, the transmission hesitated to shift gears and the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact referenced GMC recall number 17109 (rear differential clutch control module). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the struts and the motor mount needed to be replaced. Additionally, field testers determined that the vehicle was operating normally. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not assist. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was operable. The approximate failure mileage was 209,000.

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2 Differential Unit problem of the 2017 GMC Acadia

Failure Date: 12/17/2016

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. While driving the vehicle, the wheels locked up in 4wd mode. The dealer diagnosed that the wheel differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,500.

3 Differential Unit problem of the 2011 GMC Acadia

Failure Date: 03/07/2011

The contact owns a 2011 GMC Acadia. The contact was involved in a crash. The vehicle was destroyed. While driving approximately 35-45 mph, the contact stated that the left rear wheel locked without warning, causing the vehicle to roll over and crash into a ditch. The contact didn't indicate if there were any injuries or if a police report was filed. The dealer offered to have a service manager provide him with the contact information for the manufacturer. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer regarding the failure. The current and failure mileage was 7,000. Updated 05/03/lj the consumer also stated maybe it was the differential that locked up. Updated 05/11/11.

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