WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED DURING A HEAVY RAIN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. MY WIFE AND THREE CHILDREN WERE ON BOARD. THE STUD THAT CONNECTS THE WIPER LINKAGE TO THE MOTOR HAD BROKEN. UPON RESEARCHING THIS, GM HAD ISSUED A RECALL TO AFFECTED VEHICLES IN STATES THAT RECEIVED HEAVY SNOWFALL, WEST VIRGINIA WAS INCLUDED AND WAS WHERE THIS VEHICLE SPENT MOST OF ITS LIFE. AFTER CALLING GM THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T …
2012 gmc Acadia electrical problems
severe 34 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
34
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
WHILE DRIVING MY GMC ACADIA THE CAR STARTED LOOSING POWER, IT THEN GAVE A MESSAGE THAT SAID TRACTION CONTROL OFF/ON IT ALSO HAD STABILITY TRACK MESSAGE.
WATER COLLECTS INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE DOORS AND BODY. EVENTUALLY CAUSES NO SOUND FROM ALL SPEAKERS EXCEPT THE SMALL TWEETERS ON THE A PILLARS. THEN THE WARNING BEEPING FROM BACKUP SENSOR CANNOT BE HEARD. THIS PUTS PEDESTRIANS IN DANGER ESPECIALLY WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENS AND DRIVERS ARE NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM YET. THEY ARE EXPECTING IT TO BEEP IF SOMEONE LIKE A CHILD SUDDENLY…
WHEN WE FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE ALTERNATOR WENT BAD. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY FOR US. THEN 6 MONTHS LATER THE ALTERNATOR WENT OUT AGAIN. THEY AGAIN REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A DEAD BATTERY AT LEAST 4 TIMES. ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN IT RAINS YOU CAN HEAR WATER SLOSHING IN THE AC VENTS AND THEN POURS DOWN FROM UNDER DASH ON BOTH THE PASSENGER…
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS CONSTANTLY NEED REPLACED, MELTING/SHATTERING/CRACKING ON HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES (BOTH) MOST LIKELY ELECTRICAL ISSUE CAUSING IT TO HEAT UP
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2012 gmc Acadia?
It's a meaningful issue. 34 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical 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 $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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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