2011 GMC Acadia air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 19 complaints for the 2011 GMC Acadia, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl * the contact owns a 2011 GMC acadia. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when another vehicle crashed into the driver's door and front driver's side wheel. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact and the passenger sustained neck and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the parts for NHTSA campaign number: 14v118000 (air bags) were unavailable to perform the repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 GMC acadia. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 56,000.
Other problems reported for the 2011 GMC Acadia
- Steering 64 complaints
- Engine 56 complaints
- Electrical system 47 complaints
- Lighting 38 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 32 complaints
- Stability control 16 complaints