The 2009 GMC Acadia has 5 recalls, the most serious involving a transmission shift cable that may leave the vehicle in gear even after the shifter is moved to Park and the key is removed, creating a rollaway risk.
Two recalls address the same rear seatbelt buckle defect: a missing rivet in second- or third-row buckles can cause the buckle to separate from its mounting strap in a crash, leaving rear passengers unrestrained at the moment of impact. At the front of the cabin, the flexible steel cable that anchors each front outboard seatbelt to the vehicle structure can fatigue and break over time, which would allow the belt to pull free in a crash rather than hold the occupant in place. On the exterior, the liftgate struts can weaken and allow the rear hatch to drop unexpectedly while open, striking anyone standing behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The gas struts that hold the power liftgate open may wear prematurely, causing the liftgate to suddenly fall when open.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the power liftgate motor control software to prevent rapid closing of the liftgate.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The steel cable connecting the front seat belt to the vehicle can weaken over time and break, reducing seat belt effectiveness in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the lap pretensioner and repair or replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission shift cable clip may not lock fully in place. This can cause the shift lever position to not match the actual transmission gear, so the vehicle might not be in Park even when the shifter says it is, allowing it to roll away.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the shift cable and replace it if needed to ensure proper engagement and positioning.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Second or third row seatbelt buckles may be missing a rivet, allowing the buckle to separate from the strap during a crash. This prevents the seatbelt from restraining the occupant properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect second and third row seatbelt buckles and replace any that are defective.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A rivet may be missing from the safety belt buckle in the second or third row, which could affect seat belt function.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the second and third row safety belt buckles and replace any that are defective.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
