Vehicle Speed Control Problems of GMC Acadia

GMC Acadia owners have reported 146 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (113 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of GMC Acadia

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

I have the little feature that will brake for me if it thinks ima get in a wreck. However it’s glitchy!! I can be the only vehicle on road in both directions, cruise set at 60 when out of nowhere the car slams on the breaks.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the cruise control feature failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle exceeded the set speed.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

On 15 plus occasions, while the vehicle is stationary, in the parking gear and running, the front end will start to vibrate mildly, increase in intensity and then the traction loss light illuminates, a blinking engine light illuminates, "service stabilitrak" and "service traction   Read details...

The Fail To Accelerate problem

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was applied numerous times. In addition, the transmission failed to function properly when shifting and various warning indicators illuminated.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 35 mph. The vehicle stalled, and the "steering assistance reduced" message was displayed. The vehicle was restarted.   Read details...




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