I have pictures the seat, the airbag in the seat.The driver's seatIt didn't come through the seat, but it deployed or ruptured.But it didn't bust through the seat.It's like a big bubble. I was just driving and I heard a pop but it didn't come through the seat. It left the lump in the seat. I still think it's dangerous, cuz. It's busted.
NHTSA complaint #11687789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
No traffic collision. Preemptive report. Headrest positioned so far forward that head is forced into a downward position. Unable to comfortably maintain eye contact with the road in this position (photo attached). Only remedy is to have headrest positioned so far down that it would cause decapitation in a collision. I was not aware of the decapitation risk when purchasing the vehicle. GM initially stated the dealership should have remedies in the form of alternate parts to be installed at the dealership. Dealership stated that is not the case and they do not have any resolution available.
NHTSA complaint #11686746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cannot shift out of park. AC stops blowing also. Electric seats stopped working. Replaced BCM modular, solenoid , entire shifter and more. It worked for two months. -Happening again. Cannot shift out of park and the AC stops working. Seat are working at moment. It’s all intermittent. Currently dealer will not help me. No warranty anymore. Im on a site where thousands of gmc’s have this same problem. Im gonna have to bring back to another dealer but no one can figure it out how to fix this. I sent my last bill. I also had one before that with the shifter assembly and solenoid replaced. I cannot find at moment
NHTSA complaint #11671449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
GMC told me I needed to contact you regarding my third row seats not going down flat. The headrest will not flip forward causing me not to be able to use my vehicle as intended.
NHTSA complaint #11617678 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
My car seats (2nd row & 3rd row) seats are rattling really bad when I am on the freeway or highway roads; signs of loose seats. Very concerning to wear it loosens the seat belt strap securing my toddlers car seat. I thought it was the road but unfortunately it’s my seats.
NHTSA complaint #11607736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I was driving and all of a sudden my drivers seat started to move foward and down and then eventually reclined fully back and then stopped. Now my seat is permanently reclined. I could have been killed or seriously injured because the seat was moving while I was driving the car and I felt I could have been smushed into the steering wheel.
NHTSA complaint #11568505 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Went to Burt Watson the end of May. Paid $250 to diagnose 3 problems. Trans was intermittently kicking into passing gear when starting from a stop position, a service engine light and passenger side blind spot warning would come on when nothing was there and other times wouldn't recognize a vehicle was there. Around the middle of July the battery began draining intermittently leaving me stranded at night away from home. The rear defogger began turning itself on and couldn't be shut off and was very hot to the touch. The drivers seat moved all the way forward on its own pressing me into the steering wheel and dash while I was driving at highway speed. Forcing me to change 2 lanes of traffic trying to get to the side of the road.I was told by the service manager that the rear fuse block had shorted out do to water intrusion from bad drain ports. This was replaced, and then I was told something else was draining the battery. And this was "one " of the things not covered by warranty. There is a service bulletin stating that there may be pinholes at the top of the a-pillars and d-pillars yet the dealership stated a new windshield was needed. There are several service bulletins indicating that such leaks can reek havoc on the electronics. The dealership has changed their estimate several times with still no solution in site. The vehicle has been sitting at the dealership since July. At one point it was communicated to me that GM would assist in the cost of the repairs when and if job was ever completed.They are now stating the cost to repair the issues is $5500.00 and is my responsibility.
NHTSA complaint #11551375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I'm not sure what this is but I'm not reporting damage I'm reporting the factory model. This vehicle seating is not appropriate for the body size of the front of the vehicle. I've had two other acadias and I didn't have this type of issue. The side of the vehicle where the mirror is located is so large is can cover the view of two cars. And even adjusting the seat doesn't help. You literally have to lean up to loom out the front windshield to make sure you are in the correct place. It's a safety hazard and whoever manufactured this particular car did not do so well
NHTSA complaint #11505062 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that she was rear-ended by another vehicle at a high rate of speed while attempting to make a left turn. As a result, the front passenger seat fractured. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact; the contact hit her head and was knocked unconscious during the incident. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance and was treated for a hematoma on her forehead above her right eye. Her husband, who was driving the vehicle, was later treated for muscle pain in his back. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was towed from the scene to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor the manufacturer had to be notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle sustained significant damage; however, it had yet to be examined or deemed a loss. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
NHTSA complaint #11428646 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat control panel had detached from the seat without warning. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to a dealer where the seat panel was replaced out of pocket. Recently, the contact discovered that the same panel was fractured for the second time. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact made another appointment with the same dealer for the same failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
NHTSA complaint #11424079 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
BACK SEAT ARM REST BRACKET WELDS FAILED. NOT ENOUGH PENETRATION. WHAT ELSE DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH WELD PENETRATION ON THE SEAT FRAMES? WORKING IN AN AUTOMOTIVE SEATING FACILITY I KNOW THE IMPORTANCE.
NHTSA complaint #11400305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE SECOND ROW SEATS GET STUCK FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FOLD THEM DOWN. WE HAVE ALSO BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SHIFT GEAR WHEN TRYING TO PLACE IT IN PARK. WHEN THE CAR IS PLACED IN PARK AND WE TRY TO TURN IT OFF, THE CAR WILL REFUSE TO SHUT OFF AND WILL DING UNTIL FINALLY THE CAR REGISTERS THAT THE SHIFT GEAR IS IN PARK. I HAVE TO TURN ON AND OFF THE CAR MULTIPLE TIMES, AND EVEN WIGGLE THE GEAR MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE THE SYSTEM FINALLY RECOGNIZES THAT THE CAR IS IN PARK.
NHTSA complaint #11349232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE SIDE PIECE OF THE TWO FONT SEATS BROKE, I CAN'T SIT PROPERLY INTO MY CAR WITHOUT LITERALLY SITTING ON TOP OF THE SIDE OF THE SEAT FIRST. IT CONCERNS ME BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT SOMETIMES GETS STUCK. ALSO THE ELECTRICAL BUTTONS ARE ALL FALLEN, HANGING FROM THE SIDE OF BOTH FRONT SEATS DO TO THE SAME ISSUE.. I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IF I CAN EITHER GET IT FIXED OR POSSIBLY EVEN REPLACE BOTH SEATS WITH A DIFFERENT DESIGN TO AVOID SITTING ON TOP OF IT FIRST. I'M SURE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #11316674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PENSKE CADILLAC OF SOUTH BAY 18600 HAWTHORNE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90504 (310) 697-1800 WHERE DIAGNOSED THAT CONNECTOR UNDERNEATH THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO HIGH RESISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO SERVICE BULLETIN 10057064-3254. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
NHTSA complaint #11299069 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SEAT DID NOT LOCK AND SLID BACK AND FORTH. THE FAILURE BEGAN IN JUNE OF 2019. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FELDMAN CHEVROLET OF LANSING (2801 E MICHIGAN AVE, LANSING, MI 48912) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT TRACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
NHTSA complaint #11270006 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WARNING "SERVICE AIR BAGS" POPS UP; DEALER SAYS NEEDS PASSENGER PRESENCE ASSEMBLY $200 AND LABOR $500. SAYS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. ALSO HAPPENED 1 YR AGO BUT MESSAGE WENT AWAY UNTIL RECENTLY.
NHTSA complaint #11256939 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
"TAKATA RECALL" SEAT BELTS DON'T LATCH AND WHEN THEY DO, THEY COME UNLATCHED OR THEY BRAKE.. PURGE VALVE IS MALFUNCTIONING.. BACK SET DOES NOT MOVE LATCH BROKE... LEFTGATE SOMETIMES DOES NOT LATCH OR SAYS IT'S NOT LATCHED AND OPENS.. MY DASH LIGHT SAYS I NEED AIR ALL THE TIME BUT I CHECKED AND I DON'T.. BACK PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DOES NOT GO DOWN IF DRIVER TRIES TO ROLL IT DOWN... INNER TIE ROD INN DRIVER SIDE MALFUNCTIONING...
NHTSA complaint #11253772 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF 2014 ACADIA OWNERS HAVING A SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON AND WONT GO OFF. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR ALL ACADIA'S OF 2013 AND EARLIER THAT HAD A RECALL TO FIX THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE. 2014 NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND POSSIBLE DEATH UPON IMPACT ISSUE IF AIRBAG DOESNT GO OFF DUE TO GMC'S NEGLIGENCE IN DEALING WITH THE SAME ISSUE PREVIOUS MODELS HAD. GMC COULD FACE LAWSUITS IF SOMEONE IS KILLED DUE TO THIS ISSUE ON THIS YEAR ACADIA. ITS APPROX $500 TO FIX AND IS A CONSISTENT PROBLEM ACROSS MANY OWNED ACADIAS. MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT OR HAD THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THIS NEEDS TO BE DEALT WITH IMMEDIATELY.
NHTSA complaint #11253413 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT SQUEAKS WHEN DRIVING AND BRAKING. BASICALLY WHENEVER THE SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH. MECHANIC SAID HE CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT DOES IT BUT HE THINKS IT'S THE MOUNTING TRACK ON THE BASE INTO THE CONNECTION TO THE BACKREST. SAID MOST LIKELY AN ENTIRE SEAT OR FRAME OF SEAT WOULD NEED REPLACING.
NHTSA complaint #11222570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.