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2009 GMC Acadia repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 277 repairs.
2009 GMC Acadia electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 54 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 GMC Acadia
Engine not specified
| 50000 mi US $100 |
A/C working intermitantly |
| 62000 mi | Replace door mode actuators - air was not blowing out of correct vents. Air conditioning was checked for 3rd time, dealer indicated it was fine; however, it is still not working. |
2009 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 12000 mi | XM radio skipping channels. Dealer ordered replacement module. New module installed in XM radio because of skipping channels problem. Replacement did not correct the problem and radio continues to skip channels. |
| 16000 mi | XM radio was replaced because of skipping channels problem. Replacement did not correct the problem and radio continues to skip channels. |
| 18000 mi | XM radio determined to have conflict with channel displayed vs actual. Reprogramming presets did not fix skipping channel problem. |
| 53300 mi US $245 |
System recharged with R134 and parts checked for proper operation |
| 97000 mi US $853 |
Leaking hose to AC required replacement and AC recharge. |
| 11000 mi | Software issue with nav. |
| 15000 mi | A/C vent plastic displaced from its poistion. the dealer fixed it back to its fitting. |
| 43000 mi | One headlight failed |
| 87000 mi US $800 |
Engine Starter |
| 4000 mi | Advanced remote clock feature not working. dealer replaced battery in remote and told me I just need to reprogram the clock. This is what I took it in for and they said they would look into it. |
| 5000 mi | Advanced remote clock feature not working. Battery replaced last visit and I was told to progam it(which is why it went in)supplied customer with instructions(system may/or maynot supply clock info-according to gm no repair is to be attempted) |
| 6000 mi | 2 way advanced remote clock feature not working. After 3 visits to the dealer it was finally repaired by reprogramming it correctly. (I said that was the problem from day one but no one listened.) |
| 7600 mi | drivers seat tilt backward on acceleration with taller person driving. dealer unable to reproduce. feels like motors aren't locking seat under pressure of acceleration |
| 34500 mi US $200 |
Battery would not hold charge. Replaced with AC Delco from Amazon |
| 58000 mi | Air bag sensor was falsely giving an intermittent warning light. Sensor was corroded. |
| 61500 mi | Infotainment system would not play most of my DVDs. CarMax replaced entire head unit. |
| 96000 mi US $75 |
Driver's side window switch module |
| 9000 mi | Headrest DVD screen was bad as some pixels were burned out so the screen needed replaced. |
| 5000 mi | Radio replaced due to high pitch whine while listening to XM. Sound level of whine would follow RPM. |
| 48800 mi US $150 |
Battery replaced |
| 93800 mi US $130 |
Radio stopped working and I refused to pay $1500 for a replacement when after market is cheaper an better. Car would not start the day after it left dealer repair shop Car battery was completely dead. After three days, dealer could not determine what was causing the issue so no repair was made. |
| 96400 mi | A/C was not blowing cold air and needed to be recharged. Also injected die to check for a leak. |
| 121000 mi US $200 |
Headlight and fog light needed replaced |
| 28000 mi | Radio would not turn off when door is opened after key had been taken out |
| 57500 mi US $320 |
The radio would not turn off whne the key was taken out and the driver doors opens. Switch on door latch bad. The radio would nolt turn off whne the key was taken out and the driver doors opens. Switch on door latch bad |
| 16000 mi | Factory radio (not nav system). Randomly changed to "Aux" while driving. Apparent short in area around auxiliary input. Replaced radio. Works fine. |
| 56000 mi | A/C hose leaking at fitting, lost charge. Needed to replace hose and fitting. |
| 70000 mi US $150 |
Replaced headlamp |
| 35420 mi | recall on headlight connector. it had just burnt out anyways.... |
| 48000 mi US $400 |
One of the main A/C lines was broken. Instead of replacing it which was going to cost over $1,000....we chose to have it repaired for approximately $400. |
| 4000 mi | Memory seat recall buttons replaced, button 2 sticking. |
| 29000 mi | Passenger headlight out. Thought might be burned wiring. Dealer checked but just a burned out bulb. They replaced under warranty. |
| 11000 mi | Navigation voice input rarely detects speech. Bluetooth and audio voice controls work OK. Dealer advised GM still working on this issue and suspect it could be EMI related possibly to the fuel pump. |
2009 GMC Acadia 4dr SUV
288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 28000 mi | Car was periodically losing charge on battery after sitting overnight. After a battery replacement which did not solve the problem the shop identified that similar issues with other Acadia's were solved with a Nav system update. |
| 84320 mi C $200 |
a/c was blowing warm again again and a hissing sound was heard when turned on. Had a diagnostic done and had to have the system drained and dye put in and they checked for leaks. They said they had difficulty putting it back in |
| 144000 mi US $3350 |
Replaced leaky high end AC valve and recharged system. |
| 70300 mi US $3700 |
Seat heater failed |
| 76000 mi US $1235 |
DVD player didn't always work. Had to replace entire head unit to resolve. 3rd party extended warranty covered the repair. |
| 78000 mi US $300 |
Door actuator quit working. |
| 79900 mi | Control of air vents failing. |
| 22500 mi | Passenger Rear Window not going up. Replace switch Rear driver side tail light flashing fast. Replace entire light assembly. |
| 73000 mi US $100 |
Driver side heated seat - heater shuts off. Replaced lower driver side heating element. |
| 67000 mi US $45 |
Drivers side headlight failed and headlight connector melted. Replaced headlight, patched in new connector to existing wiring. |
| 80000 mi US $30 |
Right side low beam headlamp failed, second time for this lamp. |
| 58000 mi US $100 |
headlight replaced |
| 60000 mi US $130 |
Replaced other headlight |
| 89700 mi US $800 |
Park assist system warning light on and park assist system disabled. Diagnosed as broken sensor. Replaced and painted. |
| 14000 mi | Service airbag warning light was on. A loose connector was fixed. Also checked for heated windshield washer recall notice, but my Acadia VIN wasn't affected. |
| 49000 mi US $1490 |
ac stopped working they say a leak put die in it and recharged said run it come back in two week replaced ac lines going to the back had a hole rubbed in them from vibration; cost includes steering rack previously fixed |
| 55000 mi | headlight plug in melted gm replaced them at no charge said manufacture flaw put new style on took 2 hours |
| 56000 mi | recharged ac said no leak i ask him where did it go then they said run and watch |
| 64300 mi | lost freon again, can't find hole |
| 78000 mi | Could not find anything wrong with it. It has been in the shop several times with the AC not working. |
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