Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
4 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
General Motors, Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: N232404980
Recall Date: May 10, 2023
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 18188 18268
Recall Date: May 31, 2018
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 17329
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2017
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 16096
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2016
Consumer Complaints
860 ComplaintsGeneral Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE. CAR WILL NOT SHUT OFF EVEN WHEN IN PARK. IT SAYS IT NEEDS TO SHIFT TO PARK, EVEN WHEN IT IS IN PARK.
Corrective Action:
SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE. CAR WILL NOT SHUT OFF EVEN WHEN IN PARK. IT SAYS IT NEEDS TO SHIFT TO PARK, EVEN WHEN IT IS IN PARK.
Additional Notes:
SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE. CAR WILL NOT SHUT OFF EVEN WHEN IN PARK. IT SAYS IT NEEDS TO SHIFT TO PARK, EVEN WHEN IT IS IN PARK.
Mfg Campaign: 11344016
Recall Date: Aug 8, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN PARK, THE CAR ACTS AS IF IT IS NOT IN PARK, AND TELLS YOU TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK. AT THIS POINT, IT WILL NOT SHUT OFF
Corrective Action:
WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN PARK, THE CAR ACTS AS IF IT IS NOT IN PARK, AND TELLS YOU TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK. AT THIS POINT, IT WILL NOT SHUT OFF
Additional Notes:
WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN PARK, THE CAR ACTS AS IF IT IS NOT IN PARK, AND TELLS YOU TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK. AT THIS POINT, IT WILL NOT SHUT OFF
Mfg Campaign: 11343509
Recall Date: Aug 5, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WHEN BEING PLACED IN PARK TO TURN OFF VEHICLE, MESSAGE STATES "SHIFT TO PARK". WHEN THIS HAPPENS I AM UNABLE TO LOCK DOORS, PARKING LIGHTS STAY ON AS WELL AS RADIO. IT TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET IT TO NOT READ " SHIFT TO PARK". THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN.
Corrective Action:
WHEN BEING PLACED IN PARK TO TURN OFF VEHICLE, MESSAGE STATES "SHIFT TO PARK". WHEN THIS HAPPENS I AM UNABLE TO LOCK DOORS, PARKING LIGHTS STAY ON AS WELL AS RADIO. IT TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET IT TO NOT READ " SHIFT TO PARK". THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN.
Additional Notes:
WHEN BEING PLACED IN PARK TO TURN OFF VEHICLE, MESSAGE STATES "SHIFT TO PARK". WHEN THIS HAPPENS I AM UNABLE TO LOCK DOORS, PARKING LIGHTS STAY ON AS WELL AS RADIO. IT TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET IT TO NOT READ " SHIFT TO PARK". THIS HAPPENS VERY OFTEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11343379
Recall Date: Aug 4, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MY 2017 GMC ACADIA WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT HAS BEEN SAYING 'SHIFT TO PARK' WHEN I TRY TO TURN IT OFF. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO TURN OFF AND BE SAFELY IN PARK IS TO CONTINUOUSLY TURN IT BACK ON SHIFT TO REVERSE OR DRIVE MOVE THE CAR A FEW FEET AND TRY AGAIN. IT CONTINUES TO TAKE MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE ONLY THING TO 'FIX IT' GMC CLAIMS IS TO REPLACE A LEVER AND THAT TAKES 5-6 HOURS AT 135$ AN HOUR AND 2 150$ PARTS. IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU EITHER CANNOT GET THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND HAVE IT SAFELY STUCK OR IT WILL CONTINUE TO STAY ON AND POSSIBLE ROLL AWAY. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FORUMS AND POSTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND EVEN THE PEOPLE WHO GOT IT 'FIXED' STILL HAVE ISSUES. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND GMC NEEDS TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING IT HOW TO FIX IT AND DO AN EMERGENCY RECALL IF THEY CANNOT FIGURE IT OUT THEN THEY NEED TO FULLY RECALL THE 17-18 ACADIAS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT VEHICLES AS THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK. I CANNOT BE STUCK AT A PLACE DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC BECAUSE MY CAR IS STUCK DUE TO AN ISSUE THAT GMC CANNOT FIX.
Corrective Action:
MY 2017 GMC ACADIA WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT HAS BEEN SAYING 'SHIFT TO PARK' WHEN I TRY TO TURN IT OFF. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO TURN OFF AND BE SAFELY IN PARK IS TO CONTINUOUSLY TURN IT BACK ON SHIFT TO REVERSE OR DRIVE MOVE THE CAR A FEW FEET AND TRY AGAIN. IT CONTINUES TO TAKE MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE ONLY THING TO 'FIX IT' GMC CLAIMS IS TO REPLACE A LEVER AND THAT TAKES 5-6 HOURS AT 135$ AN HOUR AND 2 150$ PARTS. IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU EITHER CANNOT GET THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND HAVE IT SAFELY STUCK OR IT WILL CONTINUE TO STAY ON AND POSSIBLE ROLL AWAY. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FORUMS AND POSTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND EVEN THE PEOPLE WHO GOT IT 'FIXED' STILL HAVE ISSUES. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND GMC NEEDS TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING IT HOW TO FIX IT AND DO AN EMERGENCY RECALL IF THEY CANNOT FIGURE IT OUT THEN THEY NEED TO FULLY RECALL THE 17-18 ACADIAS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT VEHICLES AS THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK. I CANNOT BE STUCK AT A PLACE DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC BECAUSE MY CAR IS STUCK DUE TO AN ISSUE THAT GMC CANNOT FIX.
Additional Notes:
MY 2017 GMC ACADIA WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT HAS BEEN SAYING 'SHIFT TO PARK' WHEN I TRY TO TURN IT OFF. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO TURN OFF AND BE SAFELY IN PARK IS TO CONTINUOUSLY TURN IT BACK ON SHIFT TO REVERSE OR DRIVE MOVE THE CAR A FEW FEET AND TRY AGAIN. IT CONTINUES TO TAKE MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE ONLY THING TO 'FIX IT' GMC CLAIMS IS TO REPLACE A LEVER AND THAT TAKES 5-6 HOURS AT 135$ AN HOUR AND 2 150$ PARTS. IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU EITHER CANNOT GET THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND HAVE IT SAFELY STUCK OR IT WILL CONTINUE TO STAY ON AND POSSIBLE ROLL AWAY. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FORUMS AND POSTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND EVEN THE PEOPLE WHO GOT IT 'FIXED' STILL HAVE ISSUES. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND GMC NEEDS TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING IT HOW TO FIX IT AND DO AN EMERGENCY RECALL IF THEY CANNOT FIGURE IT OUT THEN THEY NEED TO FULLY RECALL THE 17-18 ACADIAS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT VEHICLES AS THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK. I CANNOT BE STUCK AT A PLACE DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC BECAUSE MY CAR IS STUCK DUE TO AN ISSUE THAT GMC CANNOT FIX.
Mfg Campaign: 11343024
Recall Date: Aug 3, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
MY 2017 GMC ACADIA WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT HAS BEEN SAYING 'SHIFT TO PARK' WHEN I TRY TO TURN IT OFF. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO TURN OFF AND BE SAFELY IN PARK IS TO CONTINUOUSLY TURN IT BACK ON SHIFT TO REVERSE OR DRIVE MOVE THE CAR A FEW FEET AND TRY AGAIN. IT CONTINUES TO TAKE MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE ONLY THING TO 'FIX IT' GMC CLAIMS IS TO REPLACE A LEVER AND THAT TAKES 5-6 HOURS AT 135$ AN HOUR AND 2 150$ PARTS. IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU EITHER CANNOT GET THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND HAVE IT SAFELY STUCK OR IT WILL CONTINUE TO STAY ON AND POSSIBLE ROLL AWAY. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FORUMS AND POSTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND EVEN THE PEOPLE WHO GOT IT 'FIXED' STILL HAVE ISSUES. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND GMC NEEDS TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING IT HOW TO FIX IT AND DO AN EMERGENCY RECALL IF THEY CANNOT FIGURE IT OUT THEN THEY NEED TO FULLY RECALL THE 17-18 ACADIAS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT VEHICLES AS THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK. I CANNOT BE STUCK AT A PLACE DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC BECAUSE MY CAR IS STUCK DUE TO AN ISSUE THAT GMC CANNOT FIX.
Corrective Action:
MY 2017 GMC ACADIA WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT HAS BEEN SAYING 'SHIFT TO PARK' WHEN I TRY TO TURN IT OFF. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO TURN OFF AND BE SAFELY IN PARK IS TO CONTINUOUSLY TURN IT BACK ON SHIFT TO REVERSE OR DRIVE MOVE THE CAR A FEW FEET AND TRY AGAIN. IT CONTINUES TO TAKE MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE ONLY THING TO 'FIX IT' GMC CLAIMS IS TO REPLACE A LEVER AND THAT TAKES 5-6 HOURS AT 135$ AN HOUR AND 2 150$ PARTS. IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU EITHER CANNOT GET THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND HAVE IT SAFELY STUCK OR IT WILL CONTINUE TO STAY ON AND POSSIBLE ROLL AWAY. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FORUMS AND POSTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND EVEN THE PEOPLE WHO GOT IT 'FIXED' STILL HAVE ISSUES. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND GMC NEEDS TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING IT HOW TO FIX IT AND DO AN EMERGENCY RECALL IF THEY CANNOT FIGURE IT OUT THEN THEY NEED TO FULLY RECALL THE 17-18 ACADIAS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT VEHICLES AS THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK. I CANNOT BE STUCK AT A PLACE DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC BECAUSE MY CAR IS STUCK DUE TO AN ISSUE THAT GMC CANNOT FIX.
Additional Notes:
MY 2017 GMC ACADIA WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT HAS BEEN SAYING 'SHIFT TO PARK' WHEN I TRY TO TURN IT OFF. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO TURN OFF AND BE SAFELY IN PARK IS TO CONTINUOUSLY TURN IT BACK ON SHIFT TO REVERSE OR DRIVE MOVE THE CAR A FEW FEET AND TRY AGAIN. IT CONTINUES TO TAKE MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE ONLY THING TO 'FIX IT' GMC CLAIMS IS TO REPLACE A LEVER AND THAT TAKES 5-6 HOURS AT 135$ AN HOUR AND 2 150$ PARTS. IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU EITHER CANNOT GET THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND HAVE IT SAFELY STUCK OR IT WILL CONTINUE TO STAY ON AND POSSIBLE ROLL AWAY. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FORUMS AND POSTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND EVEN THE PEOPLE WHO GOT IT 'FIXED' STILL HAVE ISSUES. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND GMC NEEDS TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING IT HOW TO FIX IT AND DO AN EMERGENCY RECALL IF THEY CANNOT FIGURE IT OUT THEN THEY NEED TO FULLY RECALL THE 17-18 ACADIAS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT VEHICLES AS THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY RISK. I CANNOT BE STUCK AT A PLACE DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC BECAUSE MY CAR IS STUCK DUE TO AN ISSUE THAT GMC CANNOT FIX.
Mfg Campaign: 11343024
Recall Date: Aug 3, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT IN PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO SHUTOFF, IS MESSAGE APPEARS ON DASH THAT SAYS "SHIFT TO PARK". THIS PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED ON JUNE 11., 2018. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SHIFTER. ON JULY 31, 2020 AGAIN THE SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE APPEARED. THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN REPLACED THE SHIFTER, (THAT SHORTED OUT) AND THIS TIME INSTALLED A WIRING HARNESS THAT HAD A RESISTER INSTALLED IN THE HARNESS TO PREVENT DAMAGED TO THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY FROM THE OVER CURRENT THAT GOES TO THE SHIFTER. THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THEY HAVE HAD NUMEROUS VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM AND THE COM[ANY SHOULD DO A RECALL. HOW LONG BEFORE IT DOES IT AGAIN AND A ANOTHER $631.36 REPAIR BILL.
Corrective Action:
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT IN PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO SHUTOFF, IS MESSAGE APPEARS ON DASH THAT SAYS "SHIFT TO PARK". THIS PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED ON JUNE 11., 2018. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SHIFTER. ON JULY 31, 2020 AGAIN THE SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE APPEARED. THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN REPLACED THE SHIFTER, (THAT SHORTED OUT) AND THIS TIME INSTALLED A WIRING HARNESS THAT HAD A RESISTER INSTALLED IN THE HARNESS TO PREVENT DAMAGED TO THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY FROM THE OVER CURRENT THAT GOES TO THE SHIFTER. THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THEY HAVE HAD NUMEROUS VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM AND THE COM[ANY SHOULD DO A RECALL. HOW LONG BEFORE IT DOES IT AGAIN AND A ANOTHER $631.36 REPAIR BILL.
Additional Notes:
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT IN PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO SHUTOFF, IS MESSAGE APPEARS ON DASH THAT SAYS "SHIFT TO PARK". THIS PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED ON JUNE 11., 2018. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SHIFTER. ON JULY 31, 2020 AGAIN THE SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE APPEARED. THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN REPLACED THE SHIFTER, (THAT SHORTED OUT) AND THIS TIME INSTALLED A WIRING HARNESS THAT HAD A RESISTER INSTALLED IN THE HARNESS TO PREVENT DAMAGED TO THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY FROM THE OVER CURRENT THAT GOES TO THE SHIFTER. THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THEY HAVE HAD NUMEROUS VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM AND THE COM[ANY SHOULD DO A RECALL. HOW LONG BEFORE IT DOES IT AGAIN AND A ANOTHER $631.36 REPAIR BILL.
Mfg Campaign: 11343086
Recall Date: Aug 3, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN PARK AND TRYING TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF THERE IS AN ERROR MESSAGE THAT COMES UP ON THE DISPLAY THAT SAYS TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. I HAVE TO TRY A COUPLE OF TIMES TO PUT IN PARK TO GET THE ERROR TO GO OUT SO I CAN SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF.
Corrective Action:
WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN PARK AND TRYING TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF THERE IS AN ERROR MESSAGE THAT COMES UP ON THE DISPLAY THAT SAYS TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. I HAVE TO TRY A COUPLE OF TIMES TO PUT IN PARK TO GET THE ERROR TO GO OUT SO I CAN SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF.
Additional Notes:
WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN PARK AND TRYING TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF THERE IS AN ERROR MESSAGE THAT COMES UP ON THE DISPLAY THAT SAYS TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. I HAVE TO TRY A COUPLE OF TIMES TO PUT IN PARK TO GET THE ERROR TO GO OUT SO I CAN SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11342518
Recall Date: Jul 31, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
1. THE BATTERY TOTALLY DIES AFTER SITTING FOR 3 DAYS. 2. SOMETIMES A WARNING MESSAGE APPEARS "SHIFT INTO PARK" WHEN THE SHIFTING HANDLE IS IN PARK AND SOMETIMES PREVENTS TURNING THE ENGINE OFF. SOMETIMES AFTER TRYING SEVERAL TIMES IT STOPS THE ENGINE BUT DASH LIGHTS REMAIN ON. DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THEY DO NOT HAVE A DEFINATIVE SOLUTION.
Corrective Action:
1. THE BATTERY TOTALLY DIES AFTER SITTING FOR 3 DAYS. 2. SOMETIMES A WARNING MESSAGE APPEARS "SHIFT INTO PARK" WHEN THE SHIFTING HANDLE IS IN PARK AND SOMETIMES PREVENTS TURNING THE ENGINE OFF. SOMETIMES AFTER TRYING SEVERAL TIMES IT STOPS THE ENGINE BUT DASH LIGHTS REMAIN ON. DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THEY DO NOT HAVE A DEFINATIVE SOLUTION.
Additional Notes:
1. THE BATTERY TOTALLY DIES AFTER SITTING FOR 3 DAYS. 2. SOMETIMES A WARNING MESSAGE APPEARS "SHIFT INTO PARK" WHEN THE SHIFTING HANDLE IS IN PARK AND SOMETIMES PREVENTS TURNING THE ENGINE OFF. SOMETIMES AFTER TRYING SEVERAL TIMES IT STOPS THE ENGINE BUT DASH LIGHTS REMAIN ON. DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THEY DO NOT HAVE A DEFINATIVE SOLUTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11340842
Recall Date: Jul 22, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WITH VEHICLE STATIONARY, I ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE TRANSMISSION IN "PARK" AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD INFORMATION SCREEN DISPLAYED THE MESSAGE "SHIFT TO PARK" AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO FULLY SHUT DOWN (HEADLIGHTS REMAINED ON) EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT KNOB WAS IN "PARK" AS WELL AS "P" DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD SCREEN. THE ELECTRONIC EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS INOPERABLE AND THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE AT RISK OF ROLLING AWAY. THIS LEFT ME STRANDED WITH THE VEHICLE AND UNABLE TO REMOVE MYSELF FROM IT.
Corrective Action:
WITH VEHICLE STATIONARY, I ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE TRANSMISSION IN "PARK" AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD INFORMATION SCREEN DISPLAYED THE MESSAGE "SHIFT TO PARK" AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO FULLY SHUT DOWN (HEADLIGHTS REMAINED ON) EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT KNOB WAS IN "PARK" AS WELL AS "P" DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD SCREEN. THE ELECTRONIC EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS INOPERABLE AND THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE AT RISK OF ROLLING AWAY. THIS LEFT ME STRANDED WITH THE VEHICLE AND UNABLE TO REMOVE MYSELF FROM IT.
Additional Notes:
WITH VEHICLE STATIONARY, I ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE TRANSMISSION IN "PARK" AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD INFORMATION SCREEN DISPLAYED THE MESSAGE "SHIFT TO PARK" AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO FULLY SHUT DOWN (HEADLIGHTS REMAINED ON) EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT KNOB WAS IN "PARK" AS WELL AS "P" DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD SCREEN. THE ELECTRONIC EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS INOPERABLE AND THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE AT RISK OF ROLLING AWAY. THIS LEFT ME STRANDED WITH THE VEHICLE AND UNABLE TO REMOVE MYSELF FROM IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11340425
Recall Date: Jul 20, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
I HAD A DRIVER SEATBELT MALFUNCTION RIGHT AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I NOW HAVE A SECOND ROW, DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SEATBELT FOR OVER A YEAR. I WAS TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY WERE REDESIGNING THE SEAT BELT. THEY WOULD CALL ME WHEN IT WAS AVAIL, AND ALSO THAT IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. STILL NO SEATBELT.
Corrective Action:
I HAD A DRIVER SEATBELT MALFUNCTION RIGHT AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I NOW HAVE A SECOND ROW, DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SEATBELT FOR OVER A YEAR. I WAS TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY WERE REDESIGNING THE SEAT BELT. THEY WOULD CALL ME WHEN IT WAS AVAIL, AND ALSO THAT IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. STILL NO SEATBELT.
Additional Notes:
I HAD A DRIVER SEATBELT MALFUNCTION RIGHT AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I NOW HAVE A SECOND ROW, DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SEATBELT FOR OVER A YEAR. I WAS TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY WERE REDESIGNING THE SEAT BELT. THEY WOULD CALL ME WHEN IT WAS AVAIL, AND ALSO THAT IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. STILL NO SEATBELT.
Mfg Campaign: 11339872
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHIFTED INTO PARK. CAR DOESN'T TURN OFF. TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TRYING TO JIGGLE SHIFT LEVER, SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK, OR CLICK SHIFT LEVER BUTTON BEFORE MESSAGE DISAPPEARS. DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS FEB 2020, MESSAGE STARTED APPEARING AGAIN WITHIN THE LAST WEEK (JULY 5 2020)
Corrective Action:
SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHIFTED INTO PARK. CAR DOESN'T TURN OFF. TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TRYING TO JIGGLE SHIFT LEVER, SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK, OR CLICK SHIFT LEVER BUTTON BEFORE MESSAGE DISAPPEARS. DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS FEB 2020, MESSAGE STARTED APPEARING AGAIN WITHIN THE LAST WEEK (JULY 5 2020)
Additional Notes:
SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHIFTED INTO PARK. CAR DOESN'T TURN OFF. TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TRYING TO JIGGLE SHIFT LEVER, SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK, OR CLICK SHIFT LEVER BUTTON BEFORE MESSAGE DISAPPEARS. DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS FEB 2020, MESSAGE STARTED APPEARING AGAIN WITHIN THE LAST WEEK (JULY 5 2020)
Mfg Campaign: 11338761
Recall Date: Jul 11, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
SHIFT TO PARK ERROR MESSAGE WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKE AND SHIFTING VEHICLE TO PARK POSITION NOT MOVING IN STATIONARY POSITION AND TURNING OFF VEHICLE ERROR MESSAGE OCCURS WILL NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO TURN OFF FULLY NOR RECOGNIZE VEHICLE IS IN PARK .
Corrective Action:
SHIFT TO PARK ERROR MESSAGE WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKE AND SHIFTING VEHICLE TO PARK POSITION NOT MOVING IN STATIONARY POSITION AND TURNING OFF VEHICLE ERROR MESSAGE OCCURS WILL NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO TURN OFF FULLY NOR RECOGNIZE VEHICLE IS IN PARK .
Additional Notes:
SHIFT TO PARK ERROR MESSAGE WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKE AND SHIFTING VEHICLE TO PARK POSITION NOT MOVING IN STATIONARY POSITION AND TURNING OFF VEHICLE ERROR MESSAGE OCCURS WILL NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO TURN OFF FULLY NOR RECOGNIZE VEHICLE IS IN PARK .
Mfg Campaign: 11338368
Recall Date: Jul 9, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
SHIFT TO PARK ERROR MESSAGE WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKE AND SHIFTING VEHICLE TO PARK POSITION NOT MOVING IN STATIONARY POSITION AND TURNING OFF VEHICLE ERROR MESSAGE OCCURS WILL NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO TURN OFF FULLY NOR RECOGNIZE VEHICLE IS IN PARK .
Corrective Action:
SHIFT TO PARK ERROR MESSAGE WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKE AND SHIFTING VEHICLE TO PARK POSITION NOT MOVING IN STATIONARY POSITION AND TURNING OFF VEHICLE ERROR MESSAGE OCCURS WILL NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO TURN OFF FULLY NOR RECOGNIZE VEHICLE IS IN PARK .
Additional Notes:
SHIFT TO PARK ERROR MESSAGE WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKE AND SHIFTING VEHICLE TO PARK POSITION NOT MOVING IN STATIONARY POSITION AND TURNING OFF VEHICLE ERROR MESSAGE OCCURS WILL NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO TURN OFF FULLY NOR RECOGNIZE VEHICLE IS IN PARK .
Mfg Campaign: 11338368
Recall Date: Jul 9, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
SHIFT TO PARK ERROR MESSAGE WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKE AND SHIFTING VEHICLE TO PARK POSITION NOT MOVING IN STATIONARY POSITION AND TURNING OFF VEHICLE ERROR MESSAGE OCCURS WILL NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO TURN OFF FULLY NOR RECOGNIZE VEHICLE IS IN PARK .
Corrective Action:
SHIFT TO PARK ERROR MESSAGE WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKE AND SHIFTING VEHICLE TO PARK POSITION NOT MOVING IN STATIONARY POSITION AND TURNING OFF VEHICLE ERROR MESSAGE OCCURS WILL NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO TURN OFF FULLY NOR RECOGNIZE VEHICLE IS IN PARK .
Additional Notes:
SHIFT TO PARK ERROR MESSAGE WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKE AND SHIFTING VEHICLE TO PARK POSITION NOT MOVING IN STATIONARY POSITION AND TURNING OFF VEHICLE ERROR MESSAGE OCCURS WILL NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO TURN OFF FULLY NOR RECOGNIZE VEHICLE IS IN PARK .
Mfg Campaign: 11338368
Recall Date: Jul 9, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION CAUSING THE BATTERY TO BECOME DRAINED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN NEUTRAL. RANDY WISE BUICK GMC (2530 OWEN RD, FENTON, MI 48430, (810)936-4300 STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION CAUSING THE BATTERY TO BECOME DRAINED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN NEUTRAL. RANDY WISE BUICK GMC (2530 OWEN RD, FENTON, MI 48430, (810)936-4300 STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION CAUSING THE BATTERY TO BECOME DRAINED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN NEUTRAL. RANDY WISE BUICK GMC (2530 OWEN RD, FENTON, MI 48430, (810)936-4300 STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11338243
Recall Date: Jul 8, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION CAUSING THE BATTERY TO BECOME DRAINED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN NEUTRAL. RANDY WISE BUICK GMC (2530 OWEN RD, FENTON, MI 48430, (810)936-4300 STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION CAUSING THE BATTERY TO BECOME DRAINED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN NEUTRAL. RANDY WISE BUICK GMC (2530 OWEN RD, FENTON, MI 48430, (810)936-4300 STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION CAUSING THE BATTERY TO BECOME DRAINED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN NEUTRAL. RANDY WISE BUICK GMC (2530 OWEN RD, FENTON, MI 48430, (810)936-4300 STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11338243
Recall Date: Jul 8, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY 2017 GMC ACADIA IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AS DESCRIBED IN N172097060 - SPECIAL COVERAGE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT MODULE WATER INTRUSION MY VIN IS APPARENTLY NOT INCLUDED IN THE COVERED VEHICLES EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE IN THE SAME PART IN THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR RANGE OF THE BULLETIN. IT IS ALSO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS ISSUE CAN CAUSE ADDITIONAL SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE THAT ARE POTENTIALLY VERY SERIOUS.. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL DEALER WHO VERIFIED IT IS THE SAME CORROSION ISSUE DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGN.
Corrective Action:
MY 2017 GMC ACADIA IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AS DESCRIBED IN N172097060 - SPECIAL COVERAGE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT MODULE WATER INTRUSION MY VIN IS APPARENTLY NOT INCLUDED IN THE COVERED VEHICLES EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE IN THE SAME PART IN THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR RANGE OF THE BULLETIN. IT IS ALSO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS ISSUE CAN CAUSE ADDITIONAL SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE THAT ARE POTENTIALLY VERY SERIOUS.. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL DEALER WHO VERIFIED IT IS THE SAME CORROSION ISSUE DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGN.
Additional Notes:
MY 2017 GMC ACADIA IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AS DESCRIBED IN N172097060 - SPECIAL COVERAGE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT MODULE WATER INTRUSION MY VIN IS APPARENTLY NOT INCLUDED IN THE COVERED VEHICLES EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE IN THE SAME PART IN THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR RANGE OF THE BULLETIN. IT IS ALSO MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS ISSUE CAN CAUSE ADDITIONAL SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE THAT ARE POTENTIALLY VERY SERIOUS.. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL DEALER WHO VERIFIED IT IS THE SAME CORROSION ISSUE DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGN.
Mfg Campaign: 11337890
Recall Date: Jul 7, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS NOT MOVING. CANNOT TURN VEHICLE OFF WHILE THIS MESSAGE IS BEING DISPLAYED. CANNOT LOCK/SECURE VEHICLE WHILE THIS MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS NOT MOVING. CANNOT TURN VEHICLE OFF WHILE THIS MESSAGE IS BEING DISPLAYED. CANNOT LOCK/SECURE VEHICLE WHILE THIS MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS NOT MOVING. CANNOT TURN VEHICLE OFF WHILE THIS MESSAGE IS BEING DISPLAYED. CANNOT LOCK/SECURE VEHICLE WHILE THIS MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED.
Mfg Campaign: 11337959
Recall Date: Jul 7, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS NOT MOVING. CANNOT TURN VEHICLE OFF WHILE THIS MESSAGE IS BEING DISPLAYED. CANNOT LOCK/SECURE VEHICLE WHILE THIS MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS NOT MOVING. CANNOT TURN VEHICLE OFF WHILE THIS MESSAGE IS BEING DISPLAYED. CANNOT LOCK/SECURE VEHICLE WHILE THIS MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS NOT MOVING. CANNOT TURN VEHICLE OFF WHILE THIS MESSAGE IS BEING DISPLAYED. CANNOT LOCK/SECURE VEHICLE WHILE THIS MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED.
Mfg Campaign: 11337959
Recall Date: Jul 7, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO PARK SO YOU CAN TURN OFF VEHICLE AND EXIT CAR. CANNOT SECURE VEHICLE. WHAT IS IS GOING TO TAKE TO GET THIS PROBLEM RECALLED? SURELY SOMEONE WILL NOT HAVE TO DIE BECAUSE A VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO PARK? THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST GMC FOR THIS ISSUE. PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING AND HAVE THEM RECALL THIS PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO PARK SO YOU CAN TURN OFF VEHICLE AND EXIT CAR. CANNOT SECURE VEHICLE. WHAT IS IS GOING TO TAKE TO GET THIS PROBLEM RECALLED? SURELY SOMEONE WILL NOT HAVE TO DIE BECAUSE A VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO PARK? THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST GMC FOR THIS ISSUE. PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING AND HAVE THEM RECALL THIS PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO PARK SO YOU CAN TURN OFF VEHICLE AND EXIT CAR. CANNOT SECURE VEHICLE. WHAT IS IS GOING TO TAKE TO GET THIS PROBLEM RECALLED? SURELY SOMEONE WILL NOT HAVE TO DIE BECAUSE A VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO PARK? THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST GMC FOR THIS ISSUE. PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING AND HAVE THEM RECALL THIS PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11337960
Recall Date: Jul 7, 2020
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