Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 GMC Acadia
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 GMC Acadia has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 331 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V415000 Liftgate Struts may Fail and Liftgate may Fall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V266000 Flexible Steel Cable for Seat Belt may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V118000 Side Impact Air Bags Wiring Connections NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V375000 SECOND ROW SAFETY BELT INTERFERENCE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V240000 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V073000 SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR/FMVSS 102 & FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V615000 FMVSS 209/SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 112 complaints
- Power Train 72 complaints
- Engine 67 complaints
- Electrical System 47 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 38 complaints
- Structure 25 complaints
Of the 331 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 331 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$13,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 GMC Acadia has significant recalls related to seat belts, air bags, and electrical systems, along with numerous owner complaints about steering and power train. These issues contribute to a below-average reliability rating, indicating the potential for frequent and costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 70,000-100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| transmission | 80,000-110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| engine | 90,000-120,000 miles | $2,000–$5,000 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000-90,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| air bags | 80,000-110,000 miles | $600–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission service every 50,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
- Inspect belts and hoses annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering issues or noises
- Delayed transmission shifting
- Check Engine light
- Unusual electrical behaviors
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 GMC Acadia at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.