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GMC Acadia 2009 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2009 GMC Acadia: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

331Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
8Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
33Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering114 complaints

114 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine75 complaints

75 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train72 complaints

72 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V073000.

Electrical System47 complaints

47 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V240000.

Lighting38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V415000.

Unknown Or Other17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V118000.

Fuel and Propulsion System15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts10 complaints

10 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 08V615000, 10V375000, 14V266000.

Suspension8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

08V615000Reported November 24, 2008 - 16,667 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 16,667 vehicles across all affected models.

09V073000Reported March 6, 2009 - 276,729 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 276,729 vehicles across all affected models.

10V240000Reported June 4, 2010 - 1,365,070 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 1,365,070 vehicles across all affected models.

10V375000Reported August 12, 2010 - 207,210 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 207,210 vehicles across all affected models.

14V118000Reported March 17, 2014 - 1,176,407 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,176,407 vehicles across all affected models.

14V266000Reported May 20, 2014 - 1,339,355 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 20, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,339,355 vehicles across all affected models.

15V415000Reported June 30, 2015 - 691,144 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on June 30, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 691,144 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ10001Opened November 18, 2010 - Closed December 28, 2015

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12003Opened June 4, 2012 - Closed July 24, 2014

Loss of Headlamp Illumination. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA20002Opened August 31, 2020 - Closed August 30, 2024

Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 21V245.

EA20002Opened August 31, 2020 - Closed August 30, 2024

Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 21V245.

EA20002Opened August 31, 2020 - Closed August 30, 2024

Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 21V245.

RQ19003Opened May 28, 2019 - Closed August 31, 2020

Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ19003Opened May 28, 2019 - Closed August 31, 2020

Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ19003Opened May 28, 2019 - Closed August 31, 2020

Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20094
20106
201117
201219
201333
201492
201545
201627
201716
201817
201922
202014
20215
20224
20236
20242
20251
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.