Air Bag Problems of GMC Acadia

GMC Acadia owners have reported 891 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (634 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (117 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of GMC Acadia

The Air Bag problem

I purchased a used 2019 GMC Acadia from grieco Honda around November 20, 2023. They showed me a carfax report indicating the vehicle had never been in an accident. Immediately after the purchase, I reported several issues and attempted to return the car under their 30-day warranty.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

I have experienced my airbag light going on for the last several years. Due to it being out of warranty, I took it to my personal mechanic to get it repaired. It turned out to be a harness under the driver seat.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

Airbag warning light goes on and off, then will stay off for a couple of weeks and then starts the same process again. Can be in motion or stationary after parking, but engine still running.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

I was in an accident and my airbags did not deploy. Filed claim with progressive insurance (claim # [xxx]) which they have declared the vehicle a total loss. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6)   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

A message appeared on my dashboard stating "service air bag". I brought my 2013 GMC Acadia to king o'rourke dealership in smithtown, NY. They informed me "there is a faulty sensor which controls the airbags. Since the sensor is defective, my airbags will no longer work".   Read details...




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