2009 GMC ACADIA COIL PACK FAILURES. THE COIL PACKS FAIL WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER FROM THE ENGINE. IT CAN OCCUR AT ANY TIME. WE HAD 2 FAILURES SINCE JUNE OF 2014. BOTH TIMES WE WERE IN TRAFFIC AND THIS LOSS OF POWER CREATED UNSAFE DRIVING SITUATIONS. *TR
2009 GMC Acadia engine problems
severe 35 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
35
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I BOUGHT MY GMC ACADIA, USED WITH APPROX 50,000 MILES ON IT AND HAVE OWNED IT FOR LESS THAN 4 MONTHS AND WITH IN THE LAST MONTH HAVE REPLACED 3 IGNITION COILS AND I AM ASSUMING WILL HAVE TO REPLACE MORE. FROM MY UNDERSTANDING THERE IS NO ISSUE THAT IS CAUSING THE COILS TO FAIL OTHER THAN THE PART IS GOING BAD. AND WHAT I WAS INFORMED IS THAT GMC IS NOW USING A DIFFERENT TYPE OF IGNITION COIL WHICH…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIMING CHAIN REPLACED. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE MECHANIC PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE "BLEW UP". THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A FIRE AND A POLICE REPORT WERE FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE…
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2009 GMC Acadia?
It's a meaningful issue. 35 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
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.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine 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.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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