2012 GMC Acadia body & structure problems
44 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2012 GMC Acadia, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 12 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 32 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 61,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 12 injuries.
What owners wrote
The vehicle was in motion near an intersection and approaching the light to turn. ( near airport in raleigh nc) the front and side airbags failed to deploy during the crash. The other vehicle has been declared total loss and mine has significant damage and could be classified as total loss. There are personal injuries. I am attaching pictures of the vehicle and accident report.
When stationary and using the back life gate. Back lift gate will open, then violently come down about 10-12 inches. Very likely to injure. If you hold it up, it seems to push down. If you are holding it up, when you let go it violently slams shut. It could severely injure someone. I was told by GMC that my vehicle was not part of a current recall for other GMC acadias -- for the exact same issue.. They will not cover the repair as part of the recall, since my vehicle is not part of their recall.
Other problems reported for the 2012 GMC Acadia
- Steering 46 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 43 complaints
- Electrical system 41 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Air bags 33 complaints
- Fuel system 25 complaints
- Lighting 21 complaints