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2009 GMC Acadia engine problems

The 2009 GMC Acadia has 75 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

75

Engine complaints

15%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND NOTICE A DEER. SPEED LIMIT WAS 55, SO WE HAD SLOWED DOWN TO ABOUT 45. DEER CROSSING IN FRONT OF US, AND WE ALMOST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP (ABOUT 10-15MPH). WE HIT THE DEER ON THE PASSENGER FRONT. GET OUT OF THE CAR TO ASSESS THE DAMAGE, AND NOTICE A FIRE UNDER THE GRILL…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 11, 2011 · crash · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2009 GMC Acadia have?

NHTSA has 75 complaints about the 2009 GMC Acadia engine — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.