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2009 GMC Acadia Engine Problems

NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 GMC Acadia, 25% of all 331 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 19 Acadia model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 5 fires, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 89,500 miles.

Engine complaints
82
25% of 331
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
89,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 GMC Acadia engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 21, 2011, latest Jul 10, 2025.

2009 GMC Acadia engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter82011 Q42013 Q32014 Q42016 Q42018 Q42020 Q12022 Q4
82 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q4 to 2025 Q3; peak 2014 Q1 (8).

Engine recalls for the 2009 GMC Acadia

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Acadia model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200770 (16%)
  2. 2008167 (20%)
  3. 200982 (25%)
  4. 201091 (27%)
  5. 201162 (23%)
  6. 201245 (15%)
  7. 201325 (19%)
  8. 201453 (11%)
  9. 201522 (9%)
  10. 201615 (6%)
  11. 201771 (10%)
  12. 201838 (10%)
  13. 201961 (16%)
  14. 202033 (32%)
  15. 202137 (25%)
  16. 202215 (31%)
  17. 202313 (30%)
  18. 202412 (20%)
  19. 20257 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 GMC Acadia have engine problems?
NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 GMC Acadia, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 89,500 miles.
Which GMC Acadia year has the most engine complaints?
The 2008 GMC Acadia has the most engine complaints (167), compared with 82 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 GMC Acadia?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 GMC Acadia is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.