Latches/locks/linkage Problems of GMC Acadia

GMC Acadia owners have reported 10 problems related to latches/locks/linkage (under the latches/locks/linkage 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 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2021 GMC Acadia

Failure Date: 04/01/2025

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the door locks failed to lock and unlock while using the key fob or the buttons on the outside or inside the vehicle. The locks failed to operate as needed until after the vehicle was driven. The contact had to manually lock the door; however, after locking the door, the contact was unable to unlockthe vehicle. The contact had to climb through the trunk of the vehicle to enter the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure only occurred while it was raining. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure because it was not raining at the time. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in GMC special coverage: n22378380. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

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2 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2017 GMC Acadia

Failure Date: 01/20/2025

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact shifted from park (p) to drive(d) and was eventually able to turn off the vehicle. The contact stated that the letter p(park) was outlined in yellow and was illuminated on the instrument panel. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to close and lock the driver's side door, the door failed to lock securely. The contact stated that the failures occurred simultaneously. The contact stated that the failures were intermittent. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

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3 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2019 GMC Acadia

Failure Date: 05/24/2024

See attached document for complaint.

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4 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2014 GMC Acadia

Failure Date: 12/29/2022

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that as she went to start her vehicle she saw that the hatch back was up and that all the doors had been unlocked. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure is intermittent. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

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5 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2008 GMC Acadia

Failure Date: 07/01/2011

Pushed button for rear-hatch to open. Hatch went up and after 1-2 seconds released with all its weight.

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6 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2011 GMC Acadia

Failure Date: 05/05/2011

My 2011 GMC Acadia (denali) has now been taken into the dealership 3 times (and likely an upcoming 4th) due to the right front power door lock and window (and rear hatch) working intermittently over the past year. They have tried to replaced the door module and reprogrammed it. The next time, they replaced both the male and female terminals in the connector and applied some grease. Not exactly sure what they did the third time. My concern is that it just happened again although after 24 hours it was fine. I understand gm currently has a recall out for suvs but for more older vehicles = fire, smoke, other are linked to electrical problems with the door unit. Just wondering if my vehicle is having the same issue even though its 5 years newer. There has been no recall on my vehicle as of yet.

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7 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2011 GMC Acadia

Failure Date: 01/10/2011

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 GMC Acadia. The contact stated whenever the gear was shifted into the park position, the four automatic doors would unlock without intent. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four different times for the similar failure and they stated the doors operated normally. In addition, the silver and chrome trim around the entire dashboard, and console area would obstruct the vision when sunlight strikes the trim. The contact was in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 100. Js.

8 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2009 GMC Acadia

Failure Date: 11/14/2010

Power door locks inoperative after shifting into park intermittently. Locking occupants inside of vehicle. Vehicle has been repaired three times where it was purchased for this safety issue. After shutting vehicle off, issue resets itself with proper power door locks operation.

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9 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2009 GMC Acadia

Failure Date: 07/01/2009

I believe I have some type of electrical issue. I started testing different parts of the dashboard lights such as the driver seatbelt. I purposely drove several miles in my neighborhood with the seatbelt over me, but not engaged and the light did not come on. My airbag service light came one for service, they serviced it, it came back on, they replaced a seatbelt component, the light was off, but came back on, they did another replacement and the light is now off. My frontend was making funny noise when making turns, they replaced my rack and pinion. My service stabilitrak light, service traction control light came one, they fixed it, they came on again, they kept my vehicle for a day and fixed it. They are back on again along with the abs light and now I'm told that I probably need a break job. Breaks were not mentioned the other times. My electronic key pad deteriorated and no longer works, they said it was user handling, my other key pad is not malfunctioning, you can see were the pad is begining to sink in, but they said it's my handling. The case is chipped and the chipping has occurred in the same place on both key pads. My middle seat passenger side case came apart twice, each time they fixed it, it's now broken, and I was told they don't repair broken parts. I am still under the bumper to bumper warranty, but GMC will not replace my key pads, and the service tech says he will try really hard to get my seat covered. The tint on my windows have been replaced three times and still is not correct. My dvd player does not play correctly and has not been fixed since it's been in my vehicle. My vehicle is a 2009 Acadia. I had a leak in the trunk, they fixed that. Air pressure will not stay consistent, was told by service advisor to over inflate to compensate, which is different from what the owners manual states. Tire pressure issues needed sensor replaced after several trips to service department. The vehicle is an expensive piece of junk.

10 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2007 GMC Acadia

Failure Date: 08/06/2008

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. After rainy weather conditions, the front driver's side of the vehicle sustained water leakage from the sunroof. The front passenger side exhibited excessive water accumulation on the floor area and a strong odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The vehicle was repaired and the floor panel was replaced. In addition, the front driver's side door failed to lock. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on seven separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. The contact stated that if the moisture issue remained uncorrected, mold could form in the vehicle. The vehicle is currently at an authorized dealer for repair. The failure mileage was 16,000 and current mileage was 19,000. Updated 1/26/09 *cnthe gas cap was cracked, there was a vibration coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer machined the rotors, the vehicle pulled to the left, the tire pressure monitor light illuminated, but the dealer could not duplicate the consumer's concern. Updated 01/26/09.

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Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of GMC Acadia

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
10
Fueling/charging Door/hatch/port problems
1
Hood Latch problems
1
Trunk Lid Lock problems
1

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