GMC Acadia owners have reported 81 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (70 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's sway bar (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Rear right hand lower suspension control arm broke in half, after further inspection it looks to have been separated from its original factory form which then cause uneven load on the arm causing it to fracture in half. Read details...
I noticed that when driving on an expressway and would attempt to pass a slower moving vehicle, as I would move into the passing lane and attempt to accelerate, the car would hesitate for a few seconds, lose speed, then suddenly downshift and accelerate at an unexpected rate. Read details...
Replaced headlights - drove down the road my vehicle started bouncing mechanic took it back in the struts failed when the tires were removed and the vehicle was up Read details...
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. Read details...
Axle rod pulled out of gear box causing the entire wheel/tire assembly to fall down. According to dealer the assembly had not been "machined" at all at the factory and could have failed at any time. The rivets were not pulled out is how this determination was made. Read details...