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severe 53 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS IN THE FRONT SEAT.
WITHIN 24 HRS OF BUYING THE VEHICLE MY EXHAUST SYSTEM FELL OFF GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. ALL THE LIGHTS BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WORKS ON THE DASHBOARD. WHEN YOU STOP OR ACCELERATE THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES FORWARD OR BACKWARDS SLIGHTLY. TRACTION CONTROL DOES NOT WORK AFTER THE SECOND WEEK OF OWNING IT. WHEN RECEIVING FOR LOANER VEHICLES ALL OF THEM DID NOT HAVE WORKING ENGINE LIGHTS. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND DISPLAYED THAT IT WAS INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SOMEONE WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 105 TO 110 POUNDS SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES. THE ILLUMINATION INDICATES THAT THE AIR BAG IS DEACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 14,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000…
The air bag light is on, when a diagnostic is done a code of B0081-OF shows up, which is passenger presence module erratic.
PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG/ THE DEFECTIVEAIR BAG SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT TURN ON THE AIR BAG WHEN A PARSON IS IN THAT SEAT. THE GMC DEALER SAID THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY, SO WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AT NO COST. I BELIEVE THIS IS SAFETY ISSUE, GMC SHOULD REPAIR THIS SAFTY VIOLATION AT NO CHARGE.
It's a meaningful issue. 53 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.