Power Train Problems of GMC Acadia

GMC Acadia owners have reported 1,315 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 35 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (974 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (73 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of GMC Acadia

The Power Train problem

I was at a red light, I went to drive as the light turned green and my car stopped and wouldn’t drive, I could go into neutral to get out of way but anything the car would stop. There is no codes or lights turned on my dash though.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

2013 GMC Acadia. Consumer writes in regards to transmission failure. The consumer stated the transmission needed to be replaced. The 35r drum and snap rings failed. The manufacturer was contacted and did not offer any assistance due to the vehicle being out of warranty.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Transmission startes slipping then went out   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

The SUV starts to pull when gear switches to the next gear making my SUV not change gear took it to a mechanical they say it�s the adjust clutches it should be recall but it�s not   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-60 mph, the vehicle started shuddering inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he continued to drive the vehicle.   Read details...




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