Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3% | 0 miles |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% | 5,000 miles |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% | 15,000 miles |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% | 23,000 miles |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% | 8,000 miles |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% | 1,000 miles |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% | 53,000 miles |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% | 40,000 miles |
| 2014 | 8 | 2% | 40,000 miles |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% | 116,000 miles |
| 2012 | 42 | 14% | 64,000 miles |
| 2011 | 9 | 3% | 76,000 miles |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% | 81,000 miles |
| 2009 | 25 | 8% | 61,000 miles |
| 2008 | 87 | 10% | 75,000 miles |
| 2007 | 44 | 10% | 61,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
This vehicle has twice had parts replaced for the "Shift to Park" issue detailed in GM TSB 19-NA-206. The first incident was in April 2019, and it was repaired under warranty at about 24,800 miles. The second incident was this past week at about 50,800 miles, and this repair cost almost $800 to fix. I contacted GM customer support and was told that I could not get any reimbursement because there was no special coverage or recall for this known problem. This is completely unacceptable, since the problem is clearly a defect in parts manufacturing or assembly, and it renders the vehicle completely unusable since it is impossible to turn the car off when the car does not recognize that the shifter is in park. This is a safety issue because the driver needs to be certain whether or not the vehicle is securely parked before leaving the vehicle.
This vehicle has a severe water leak after rain event from body. Leaks into electrical, floor boards, roof. Dealership not able to locate water leak location. Have been working on it going on a month. We recently purchased the vehicle used.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that power liftgate failed to open consistently while using the key fob. The dealer central Buick GMC of norwood central Buick GMC of norwood [phone], was contacted by phone and stated that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia. While driving in the rain, water leaked inside the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to key Buick GMC (4660 southside blvd, jacksonville, fl 32216) where it was diagnosed that the windsheild needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure mileage was 55,000. The VIN was invalid.
The driver's side door cracking away from the frame. My safe was put at risk due to the potential of the door falling off. It's a known problem for GMC vehicles. Yes the vehicle was inspected by a body shop. No warning or message came up.
"Takata recall" on Tuesday June 19 I had pulled into my driveway just before my garage with my two small children. I put the car in park and got out to unload and prepare to transfer my one kid and then the other. It was 100 degree weather so had to keep the car running. After a minute or so being in park, my car began to drive forward with no one behind the wheel. My car drove off my retaining wall and landed vertically with my children suspended in their car seats. Emergency officials responded. I have video and will hold off fixing the damage of vehicle so that the feds can investigate. GMC also would like to take a look at it. Please let me know where to submit my security footage.
Power lift gate failed and dropped closed while person under it. No injury but continues to fail each time now. Will be going in for repair next week. Looks like there was recall on 2007-2012 for this issue.
My 2013 GMC arcardia slt model burst into flames on its own on the morning of Friday, July 17th. I came home around 9:45 pm and parked my SUV in the backyard. The next thing I know is that the fire department was at my door waking me up to the SUV ablaze. The only work that was done to my vehicle was to have my oil change that Thursday morning. At which time the tech said he saw smoke and smelled gas. He didn't indicate that it was a problem and zi should get it checked. I took SUV and ran my errands and returned home. The SUV was parked from 9:45 pm until said fire.
Related recalls (1)
Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Acadia years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (87), 2007 (44), 2012 (42), 2009 (25) and 2011 (9) model years. Body complaints make up 10% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for GMC Acadia body problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 15V-415 (hatchback/liftgate, Jun 30, 2015). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do GMC Acadia body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 65,000 miles; 36% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (125 mentions), followed by the body › hatchback/liftgate (37).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.