Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
3 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 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
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: N212329050
Recall Date: Feb 25, 2021
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
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: N202313440
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2020
Consumer Complaints
379 ComplaintsGeneral Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
We are experiencing the "SHIFT TO PARK" issue on our 2019 GMC Acadia at 44,000 miles. We have been told we need to pay $200 for the fix PLUS more than $200 for the battery which has undoubtedly been impacted by the first issue. Needless to say, we are not happy that we'll be charged for a known GMC issue and we are aware there are class action suits around this issue in various states. We have been loyal GMC owners, but we are now concerned about the safety issues this presents our family. Ironically, we are searching for a new truck at this time and this recent hardship will impact our brand choice now as well as in the future. Please let us know how this issue might be rectified.
Corrective Action:
We are experiencing the "SHIFT TO PARK" issue on our 2019 GMC Acadia at 44,000 miles. We have been told we need to pay $200 for the fix PLUS more than $200 for the battery which has undoubtedly been impacted by the first issue. Needless to say, we are not happy that we'll be charged for a known GMC issue and we are aware there are class action suits around this issue in various states. We have been loyal GMC owners, but we are now concerned about the safety issues this presents our family. Ironically, we are searching for a new truck at this time and this recent hardship will impact our brand choice now as well as in the future. Please let us know how this issue might be rectified.
Additional Notes:
We are experiencing the "SHIFT TO PARK" issue on our 2019 GMC Acadia at 44,000 miles. We have been told we need to pay $200 for the fix PLUS more than $200 for the battery which has undoubtedly been impacted by the first issue. Needless to say, we are not happy that we'll be charged for a known GMC issue and we are aware there are class action suits around this issue in various states. We have been loyal GMC owners, but we are now concerned about the safety issues this presents our family. Ironically, we are searching for a new truck at this time and this recent hardship will impact our brand choice now as well as in the future. Please let us know how this issue might be rectified.
Mfg Campaign: 11422799
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WE HAVE HAD OUR 2019 GMC ACADIA AT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIIPS, RECENTLY WE HAD IT AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED IT NEW IN 2019. THE DOOR LOCKS KEEP MALFUNCTIONING WHERE THEY EITHER WORK OR DON;T WORK AT TIMES. MY WIFE AND CHILD GET LOCKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIPS HAVE WOIRKED ON THE VEHICLE A HALD DOZEN TIMES BUT THE ISSUE IS STILL OCCURRING. THE ORGINAL DELAER NAME IS COCHRAN GM OF ROBINSON IN PITTSBURGH PA. THE DEALER HAS BEEN GREAT WITH US BUT THEY STILL CAN'T FIND THE ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
WE HAVE HAD OUR 2019 GMC ACADIA AT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIIPS, RECENTLY WE HAD IT AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED IT NEW IN 2019. THE DOOR LOCKS KEEP MALFUNCTIONING WHERE THEY EITHER WORK OR DON;T WORK AT TIMES. MY WIFE AND CHILD GET LOCKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIPS HAVE WOIRKED ON THE VEHICLE A HALD DOZEN TIMES BUT THE ISSUE IS STILL OCCURRING. THE ORGINAL DELAER NAME IS COCHRAN GM OF ROBINSON IN PITTSBURGH PA. THE DEALER HAS BEEN GREAT WITH US BUT THEY STILL CAN'T FIND THE ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
WE HAVE HAD OUR 2019 GMC ACADIA AT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIIPS, RECENTLY WE HAD IT AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED IT NEW IN 2019. THE DOOR LOCKS KEEP MALFUNCTIONING WHERE THEY EITHER WORK OR DON;T WORK AT TIMES. MY WIFE AND CHILD GET LOCKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIPS HAVE WOIRKED ON THE VEHICLE A HALD DOZEN TIMES BUT THE ISSUE IS STILL OCCURRING. THE ORGINAL DELAER NAME IS COCHRAN GM OF ROBINSON IN PITTSBURGH PA. THE DEALER HAS BEEN GREAT WITH US BUT THEY STILL CAN'T FIND THE ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11417454
Recall Date: May 17, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN I GOT TO WORK THIS MORNING, I PUT MY 2019 ACADIA IN PARK AND TRIED TO TURN OFF THE CAR. AN ALERT POPPED UP THAT SAID, "SHIFT TO PARK," BUT THE CAR WAS ALREADY IN PARK. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND IT CORRECTED, BUT THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN TWO DAYS THIS HAS HAPPENED.
Corrective Action:
WHEN I GOT TO WORK THIS MORNING, I PUT MY 2019 ACADIA IN PARK AND TRIED TO TURN OFF THE CAR. AN ALERT POPPED UP THAT SAID, "SHIFT TO PARK," BUT THE CAR WAS ALREADY IN PARK. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND IT CORRECTED, BUT THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN TWO DAYS THIS HAS HAPPENED.
Additional Notes:
WHEN I GOT TO WORK THIS MORNING, I PUT MY 2019 ACADIA IN PARK AND TRIED TO TURN OFF THE CAR. AN ALERT POPPED UP THAT SAID, "SHIFT TO PARK," BUT THE CAR WAS ALREADY IN PARK. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND IT CORRECTED, BUT THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN TWO DAYS THIS HAS HAPPENED.
Mfg Campaign: 11413919
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
DURING TAKEOFF WITH MODERATE ACCELERATION AROUND 1500-2000 RPM THERE IS AN EXHAUST DRONING/BUZZING SOUND FORWARD OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AREA. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE, THE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM, BUT AFTER 6 MONTHS THE SAME SOUND RETURNED. THE SECOND TIME THEY TRIED TO LOOSEN AND RETIGHTEN THE EXHAUST BUT THE SOUND RETURNED IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARD. THE DRONING SOUND IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR AFTER EXHAUST IS WARMED UP.
Corrective Action:
DURING TAKEOFF WITH MODERATE ACCELERATION AROUND 1500-2000 RPM THERE IS AN EXHAUST DRONING/BUZZING SOUND FORWARD OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AREA. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE, THE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM, BUT AFTER 6 MONTHS THE SAME SOUND RETURNED. THE SECOND TIME THEY TRIED TO LOOSEN AND RETIGHTEN THE EXHAUST BUT THE SOUND RETURNED IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARD. THE DRONING SOUND IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR AFTER EXHAUST IS WARMED UP.
Additional Notes:
DURING TAKEOFF WITH MODERATE ACCELERATION AROUND 1500-2000 RPM THERE IS AN EXHAUST DRONING/BUZZING SOUND FORWARD OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AREA. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TWICE, THE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM, BUT AFTER 6 MONTHS THE SAME SOUND RETURNED. THE SECOND TIME THEY TRIED TO LOOSEN AND RETIGHTEN THE EXHAUST BUT THE SOUND RETURNED IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARD. THE DRONING SOUND IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR AFTER EXHAUST IS WARMED UP.
Mfg Campaign: 11407910
Recall Date: Apr 13, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
"SHIFT TO PARK " MESSAGE STARTED COMING ON THE DISPLAY EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. ONCE THIS MESSAGE COMES ON, I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. I HAVE TO KEEP PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN GEAR AND PARK AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE MESSAGE GOES AWAY. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE ISSUE BUT DONT SEE WHERE IT CAN BE UPLOADED. THERE IS ALSO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN CONN ABOUT THIS ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
"SHIFT TO PARK " MESSAGE STARTED COMING ON THE DISPLAY EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. ONCE THIS MESSAGE COMES ON, I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. I HAVE TO KEEP PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN GEAR AND PARK AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE MESSAGE GOES AWAY. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE ISSUE BUT DONT SEE WHERE IT CAN BE UPLOADED. THERE IS ALSO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN CONN ABOUT THIS ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
"SHIFT TO PARK " MESSAGE STARTED COMING ON THE DISPLAY EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. ONCE THIS MESSAGE COMES ON, I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. I HAVE TO KEEP PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN GEAR AND PARK AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE MESSAGE GOES AWAY. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE ISSUE BUT DONT SEE WHERE IT CAN BE UPLOADED. THERE IS ALSO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN CONN ABOUT THIS ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11406856
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
"SHIFT TO PARK " MESSAGE STARTED COMING ON THE DISPLAY EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. ONCE THIS MESSAGE COMES ON, I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. I HAVE TO KEEP PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN GEAR AND PARK AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE MESSAGE GOES AWAY. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE ISSUE BUT DONT SEE WHERE IT CAN BE UPLOADED. THERE IS ALSO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN CONN ABOUT THIS ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
"SHIFT TO PARK " MESSAGE STARTED COMING ON THE DISPLAY EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. ONCE THIS MESSAGE COMES ON, I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. I HAVE TO KEEP PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN GEAR AND PARK AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE MESSAGE GOES AWAY. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE ISSUE BUT DONT SEE WHERE IT CAN BE UPLOADED. THERE IS ALSO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN CONN ABOUT THIS ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
"SHIFT TO PARK " MESSAGE STARTED COMING ON THE DISPLAY EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. ONCE THIS MESSAGE COMES ON, I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. I HAVE TO KEEP PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN GEAR AND PARK AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE MESSAGE GOES AWAY. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE ISSUE BUT DONT SEE WHERE IT CAN BE UPLOADED. THERE IS ALSO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN CONN ABOUT THIS ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11406856
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE EXHAUST OR ENGINE IS REALLY LOUD LIKE THERE'S AN EXHAUST LEAK.
Corrective Action:
WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE EXHAUST OR ENGINE IS REALLY LOUD LIKE THERE'S AN EXHAUST LEAK.
Additional Notes:
WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE EXHAUST OR ENGINE IS REALLY LOUD LIKE THERE'S AN EXHAUST LEAK.
Mfg Campaign: 11406919
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN I SHIFT THE CAR INTO PARK AND TURN THE CAR OFF, THE CAR INDICATES "SHIFT TO PARK" AND DINGS UNTIL I MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT AROUND FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, AND THEN THE INDICATOR STATEMENT AND SOUND STOP. THIS HAPPENS APPROXIMATELY HALF THE TIMES I PARK AND TURN THE CAR OFF.
Corrective Action:
WHEN I SHIFT THE CAR INTO PARK AND TURN THE CAR OFF, THE CAR INDICATES "SHIFT TO PARK" AND DINGS UNTIL I MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT AROUND FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, AND THEN THE INDICATOR STATEMENT AND SOUND STOP. THIS HAPPENS APPROXIMATELY HALF THE TIMES I PARK AND TURN THE CAR OFF.
Additional Notes:
WHEN I SHIFT THE CAR INTO PARK AND TURN THE CAR OFF, THE CAR INDICATES "SHIFT TO PARK" AND DINGS UNTIL I MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT AROUND FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, AND THEN THE INDICATOR STATEMENT AND SOUND STOP. THIS HAPPENS APPROXIMATELY HALF THE TIMES I PARK AND TURN THE CAR OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11406367
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
AFTER PLACING MY CAR IN PARK, AND TRYING TO CUT OFF THE ENGINE, IT ALERTS ME TO "SHIFT TO PARK" ... I WILL HAVE TO RESTART MY ENGINE, PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK TO PARK, AND TRY AGAIN TO SHUT OFF THE CAR. SOMETIMES IT WORKS ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT, BUT USUALLY TAKES 3-4 TIMES OF CUTTING ENGINE OFF AND ON, SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE TO PARK AGAIN. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE HORN WILL START TO HONK, AND ALARM GOES OFF. THE CAR IS CLEARLY IN PARK, THE SHIFTER CAN NOT MOVE FORWARD ANY FURTHER, AND THE INDICATOR SAYS ITS IN "PARK" IT IS ONLY AFTER YOU PRESS THE START/STOP BUTTON THAT THE ALARM INDICATES IT NEEDS TO BE "SHIFTED INTO PARK"
Corrective Action:
AFTER PLACING MY CAR IN PARK, AND TRYING TO CUT OFF THE ENGINE, IT ALERTS ME TO "SHIFT TO PARK" ... I WILL HAVE TO RESTART MY ENGINE, PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK TO PARK, AND TRY AGAIN TO SHUT OFF THE CAR. SOMETIMES IT WORKS ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT, BUT USUALLY TAKES 3-4 TIMES OF CUTTING ENGINE OFF AND ON, SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE TO PARK AGAIN. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE HORN WILL START TO HONK, AND ALARM GOES OFF. THE CAR IS CLEARLY IN PARK, THE SHIFTER CAN NOT MOVE FORWARD ANY FURTHER, AND THE INDICATOR SAYS ITS IN "PARK" IT IS ONLY AFTER YOU PRESS THE START/STOP BUTTON THAT THE ALARM INDICATES IT NEEDS TO BE "SHIFTED INTO PARK"
Additional Notes:
AFTER PLACING MY CAR IN PARK, AND TRYING TO CUT OFF THE ENGINE, IT ALERTS ME TO "SHIFT TO PARK" ... I WILL HAVE TO RESTART MY ENGINE, PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK TO PARK, AND TRY AGAIN TO SHUT OFF THE CAR. SOMETIMES IT WORKS ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT, BUT USUALLY TAKES 3-4 TIMES OF CUTTING ENGINE OFF AND ON, SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE TO PARK AGAIN. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE HORN WILL START TO HONK, AND ALARM GOES OFF. THE CAR IS CLEARLY IN PARK, THE SHIFTER CAN NOT MOVE FORWARD ANY FURTHER, AND THE INDICATOR SAYS ITS IN "PARK" IT IS ONLY AFTER YOU PRESS THE START/STOP BUTTON THAT THE ALARM INDICATES IT NEEDS TO BE "SHIFTED INTO PARK"
Mfg Campaign: 11405837
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
AFTER PLACING MY CAR IN PARK, AND TRYING TO CUT OFF THE ENGINE, IT ALERTS ME TO "SHIFT TO PARK" ... I WILL HAVE TO RESTART MY ENGINE, PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK TO PARK, AND TRY AGAIN TO SHUT OFF THE CAR. SOMETIMES IT WORKS ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT, BUT USUALLY TAKES 3-4 TIMES OF CUTTING ENGINE OFF AND ON, SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE TO PARK AGAIN. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE HORN WILL START TO HONK, AND ALARM GOES OFF. THE CAR IS CLEARLY IN PARK, THE SHIFTER CAN NOT MOVE FORWARD ANY FURTHER, AND THE INDICATOR SAYS ITS IN "PARK" IT IS ONLY AFTER YOU PRESS THE START/STOP BUTTON THAT THE ALARM INDICATES IT NEEDS TO BE "SHIFTED INTO PARK"
Corrective Action:
AFTER PLACING MY CAR IN PARK, AND TRYING TO CUT OFF THE ENGINE, IT ALERTS ME TO "SHIFT TO PARK" ... I WILL HAVE TO RESTART MY ENGINE, PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK TO PARK, AND TRY AGAIN TO SHUT OFF THE CAR. SOMETIMES IT WORKS ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT, BUT USUALLY TAKES 3-4 TIMES OF CUTTING ENGINE OFF AND ON, SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE TO PARK AGAIN. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE HORN WILL START TO HONK, AND ALARM GOES OFF. THE CAR IS CLEARLY IN PARK, THE SHIFTER CAN NOT MOVE FORWARD ANY FURTHER, AND THE INDICATOR SAYS ITS IN "PARK" IT IS ONLY AFTER YOU PRESS THE START/STOP BUTTON THAT THE ALARM INDICATES IT NEEDS TO BE "SHIFTED INTO PARK"
Additional Notes:
AFTER PLACING MY CAR IN PARK, AND TRYING TO CUT OFF THE ENGINE, IT ALERTS ME TO "SHIFT TO PARK" ... I WILL HAVE TO RESTART MY ENGINE, PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK TO PARK, AND TRY AGAIN TO SHUT OFF THE CAR. SOMETIMES IT WORKS ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT, BUT USUALLY TAKES 3-4 TIMES OF CUTTING ENGINE OFF AND ON, SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE TO PARK AGAIN. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE HORN WILL START TO HONK, AND ALARM GOES OFF. THE CAR IS CLEARLY IN PARK, THE SHIFTER CAN NOT MOVE FORWARD ANY FURTHER, AND THE INDICATOR SAYS ITS IN "PARK" IT IS ONLY AFTER YOU PRESS THE START/STOP BUTTON THAT THE ALARM INDICATES IT NEEDS TO BE "SHIFTED INTO PARK"
Mfg Campaign: 11405837
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
FIRST IT SAID PARKING WASN'T WORKING CORRECTLY . THEN I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THE PARK BRAKE WAS OFF , THEN WHEN I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IT SAID IT WAS NOT IN PARK AND THE DASH LIGHTS STAYED ON ..
Corrective Action:
FIRST IT SAID PARKING WASN'T WORKING CORRECTLY . THEN I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THE PARK BRAKE WAS OFF , THEN WHEN I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IT SAID IT WAS NOT IN PARK AND THE DASH LIGHTS STAYED ON ..
Additional Notes:
FIRST IT SAID PARKING WASN'T WORKING CORRECTLY . THEN I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THE PARK BRAKE WAS OFF , THEN WHEN I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IT SAID IT WAS NOT IN PARK AND THE DASH LIGHTS STAYED ON ..
Mfg Campaign: 11404048
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
FIRST IT SAID PARKING WASN'T WORKING CORRECTLY . THEN I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THE PARK BRAKE WAS OFF , THEN WHEN I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IT SAID IT WAS NOT IN PARK AND THE DASH LIGHTS STAYED ON ..
Corrective Action:
FIRST IT SAID PARKING WASN'T WORKING CORRECTLY . THEN I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THE PARK BRAKE WAS OFF , THEN WHEN I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IT SAID IT WAS NOT IN PARK AND THE DASH LIGHTS STAYED ON ..
Additional Notes:
FIRST IT SAID PARKING WASN'T WORKING CORRECTLY . THEN I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THE PARK BRAKE WAS OFF , THEN WHEN I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IT SAID IT WAS NOT IN PARK AND THE DASH LIGHTS STAYED ON ..
Mfg Campaign: 11404048
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE DOES NOT RECOGNIZE IT'S IN PARK. VEHICLE WON'T SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY,IT HONKS HORN AND BEEPS INSIDE AND WON'T LET YOU LOCK DOORS OR RESTART CAR. HAVEN'T NOTICED IT ROLLING AWAY LIKE MANY PEOPLE STATE... JERKING THE SHIFTER SEEMS TO GET IT WORKING SO FAR .. HAVEN'T BEEN STRANDED YET.VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE DOES NOT RECOGNIZE IT'S IN PARK. VEHICLE WON'T SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY,IT HONKS HORN AND BEEPS INSIDE AND WON'T LET YOU LOCK DOORS OR RESTART CAR. HAVEN'T NOTICED IT ROLLING AWAY LIKE MANY PEOPLE STATE... JERKING THE SHIFTER SEEMS TO GET IT WORKING SO FAR .. HAVEN'T BEEN STRANDED YET.VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE DOES NOT RECOGNIZE IT'S IN PARK. VEHICLE WON'T SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY,IT HONKS HORN AND BEEPS INSIDE AND WON'T LET YOU LOCK DOORS OR RESTART CAR. HAVEN'T NOTICED IT ROLLING AWAY LIKE MANY PEOPLE STATE... JERKING THE SHIFTER SEEMS TO GET IT WORKING SO FAR .. HAVEN'T BEEN STRANDED YET.VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT
Mfg Campaign: 11398656
Recall Date: Mar 2, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE DOES NOT RECOGNIZE IT'S IN PARK. VEHICLE WON'T SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY,IT HONKS HORN AND BEEPS INSIDE AND WON'T LET YOU LOCK DOORS OR RESTART CAR. HAVEN'T NOTICED IT ROLLING AWAY LIKE MANY PEOPLE STATE... JERKING THE SHIFTER SEEMS TO GET IT WORKING SO FAR .. HAVEN'T BEEN STRANDED YET.VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE DOES NOT RECOGNIZE IT'S IN PARK. VEHICLE WON'T SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY,IT HONKS HORN AND BEEPS INSIDE AND WON'T LET YOU LOCK DOORS OR RESTART CAR. HAVEN'T NOTICED IT ROLLING AWAY LIKE MANY PEOPLE STATE... JERKING THE SHIFTER SEEMS TO GET IT WORKING SO FAR .. HAVEN'T BEEN STRANDED YET.VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE DOES NOT RECOGNIZE IT'S IN PARK. VEHICLE WON'T SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY,IT HONKS HORN AND BEEPS INSIDE AND WON'T LET YOU LOCK DOORS OR RESTART CAR. HAVEN'T NOTICED IT ROLLING AWAY LIKE MANY PEOPLE STATE... JERKING THE SHIFTER SEEMS TO GET IT WORKING SO FAR .. HAVEN'T BEEN STRANDED YET.VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT
Mfg Campaign: 11398656
Recall Date: Mar 2, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED HARD TO AVID A COLLISION.
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED HARD TO AVID A COLLISION.
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED HARD TO AVID A COLLISION.
Mfg Campaign: 11396740
Recall Date: Feb 18, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY GMC WAS ABLE TO GO 45 MINUTES WITHOUT THE KEY FOB I HAVE TO HAVE THE KEY FOB WITH ME TO DRIVE MY CAR AND THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT IT
Corrective Action:
MY GMC WAS ABLE TO GO 45 MINUTES WITHOUT THE KEY FOB I HAVE TO HAVE THE KEY FOB WITH ME TO DRIVE MY CAR AND THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT IT
Additional Notes:
MY GMC WAS ABLE TO GO 45 MINUTES WITHOUT THE KEY FOB I HAVE TO HAVE THE KEY FOB WITH ME TO DRIVE MY CAR AND THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT IT
Mfg Campaign: 11387308
Recall Date: Jan 9, 2021
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
PUT VEHICLE ON PARK AND MESSAGE APPEARED SAYING THAT IT'S NOT PARKED I GOT TO BACK UP AND PULL FORWARD A COUPLE TIMES UNTIL IT RECOGNIZES THAT VEHICLE IS ON PARK THEN I CAN TURN THE ENGINE OFF
Corrective Action:
PUT VEHICLE ON PARK AND MESSAGE APPEARED SAYING THAT IT'S NOT PARKED I GOT TO BACK UP AND PULL FORWARD A COUPLE TIMES UNTIL IT RECOGNIZES THAT VEHICLE IS ON PARK THEN I CAN TURN THE ENGINE OFF
Additional Notes:
PUT VEHICLE ON PARK AND MESSAGE APPEARED SAYING THAT IT'S NOT PARKED I GOT TO BACK UP AND PULL FORWARD A COUPLE TIMES UNTIL IT RECOGNIZES THAT VEHICLE IS ON PARK THEN I CAN TURN THE ENGINE OFF
Mfg Campaign: 11385331
Recall Date: Dec 28, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY UPON PLACING THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO THE PARKING POSITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED RECOGNIZE THE MANEUVER. DUE TO THE DEFECT, THE SHIFT TO PARK WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLL FORWARD WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY UPON PLACING THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO THE PARKING POSITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED RECOGNIZE THE MANEUVER. DUE TO THE DEFECT, THE SHIFT TO PARK WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLL FORWARD WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY UPON PLACING THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO THE PARKING POSITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED RECOGNIZE THE MANEUVER. DUE TO THE DEFECT, THE SHIFT TO PARK WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLL FORWARD WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11378261
Recall Date: Dec 7, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY UPON PLACING THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO THE PARKING POSITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED RECOGNIZE THE MANEUVER. DUE TO THE DEFECT, THE SHIFT TO PARK WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLL FORWARD WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY UPON PLACING THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO THE PARKING POSITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED RECOGNIZE THE MANEUVER. DUE TO THE DEFECT, THE SHIFT TO PARK WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLL FORWARD WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY UPON PLACING THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO THE PARKING POSITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED RECOGNIZE THE MANEUVER. DUE TO THE DEFECT, THE SHIFT TO PARK WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLL FORWARD WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11378261
Recall Date: Dec 7, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I GET AN ERROR MESSAGE 'SHIFT TO PARK' WHEN IN PARK I AM TRYING TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. THEN IT DINGS, WON'T LOCK, ETC.
Corrective Action:
I GET AN ERROR MESSAGE 'SHIFT TO PARK' WHEN IN PARK I AM TRYING TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. THEN IT DINGS, WON'T LOCK, ETC.
Additional Notes:
I GET AN ERROR MESSAGE 'SHIFT TO PARK' WHEN IN PARK I AM TRYING TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. THEN IT DINGS, WON'T LOCK, ETC.
Mfg Campaign: 11374724
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2020
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