2009 GMC ACADIA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 GMC ACADIA has 1 complaint and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the timing chain breaking off the camshaft sensor despite a prior recall addressing premature timing chain failure. The timing chain requires repeated replacement due to this defect.
Common Issues
- Timing chain failure. The timing chain breaks off the camshaft sensor and needs ongoing replacement despite a recall completed in 2011 to address premature failure.
There are five recalls for the 2009 GMC ACADIA affecting various systems including the electrical system, seat belts, liftgate structure, and side impact air bags. These recalls address safety-related defects and require dealer repairs or part replacements.
Recalls
- Heated washer fluid system. NHTSA recall 10V240000 affects 1,365,070 vehicles. A defect in the heated washer fluid module can cause thermal incidents including plastic melting and potential fire. Dealers permanently disable and remove the module and provide updated owner manual pages to document this change.
- Second row seat belts. Recall 10V375000 covers 207,210 vehicles. The seat side trim shield restricts seat belt buckle movement, potentially depressing the release button and increasing injury risk by failing to properly restrain occupants. Dealers modify seat trim shields and replace damaged buckles free of charge.
- Power liftgate gas struts. Recall 15V415000 affects 691,144 vehicles. Gas struts on power liftgates may wear prematurely causing the liftgate to fall unexpectedly and risk injury. Dealers update actuator motor control unit software to prevent rapid closing of the liftgate.
- Side impact air bag wiring. Recall 14V118000 covers 1,176,407 vehicles. Increased resistance in the seat-mounted side air bag wiring harness may cause airbags and seat belt pretensioners to fail to deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers replace wiring harness connections with soldered ones free of charge.
- Seat belt lap pretensioners. Recall 14V266000 impacts 1,339,355 vehicles. The steel cable in seat belt pretensioners may fatigue and separate over time, impairing occupant restraint. Dealers inspect and replace lap pretensioners when needed at no cost. Parts were initially unavailable, with repairs pending part availability.
Owners with repeated repairs related to the timing chain defect or unresolved issues from these recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal resources specializing in vehicle defect claims could help clarify available options.
2009 GMC ACADIA Summary
2009
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
4779186
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 GMC ACADIA
691144 vehicles affected
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 Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.
Risk: If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
2009 GMC ACADIA
1339355 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
Risk: If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
2009 GMC ACADIA
1176407 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the side impact air bags and seat belt pretensioners to deploy in a crash increase the risk of injury to the driver and front seat occupant.
2009 GMC ACADIA
207210 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES. THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELD RESTRICTS THE UPWARD ROTATION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS RETURNED TO A SEATING POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED FLAT. IF THE BUCKLE CONTACTS THE SEAT FRAME, ADDITIONAL EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SEAT TO A SEATING POSITION. IF SUFFICIENT FORCE IS APPLIED, THE BUCKLE COVER COULD BE PUSHED DOWN THE STRAP, EXPOSING AND PARTIALLY DEPRESSING THE RED RELEASE BUTTON.
Risk: THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
2009 GMC ACADIA
1365070 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
Risk: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Complaints
2009 GMC ACADIA
ID: 2108207ENGINE
There was a recall for gmc premature timing chain engine recall. This recall was complete in 2011 but it did not fix the problem. The timing chain keeps breaking off the cam shaft sensor and needs to be replaced.