2011 GMC Acadia Transmission & Powertrain Problems
Owners filed 33 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 GMC Acadia, 12% of its 269 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 71,796 miles. No related recall is listed for this component on this model year.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 33
- 12% of 269
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 71,796 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicle rolls away unexpectedly while parked or while the driver has stepped out, even when the gear shift appears set to park.
- Sudden loss of power while driving, with speed dropping from highway speeds to around 15-20 mph accompanied by stabilitrak, traction control, or reduced engine power warnings.
- Delayed acceleration response of several seconds after the pedal is pressed, described by the dealer as a design characteristic rather than a defect.
- A rear wheel locking up without warning at moderate speed, leading to loss of control.
- An underhood fire reported while the vehicle was parked and running with doors locked.
When 2011 GMC Acadia transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 12, 2010, latest Mar 7, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 GMC Acadia
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Acadia model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2011 GMC Acadia have?
- NHTSA lists 33 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 GMC Acadia, which is 12% of the 269 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 GMC Acadia?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 GMC Acadia.
- At what mileage do transmission problems usually appear on the 2011 Acadia?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 71,796 miles.
- What kind of transmission problems do owners report?
- Owners report vehicles rolling away while parked, sudden loss of power with warning lights, delayed acceleration, and in some cases wheel lock-up or fire, based on NHTSA complaints.
- How does 2011 compare to other Acadia years for this problem area?
- The 2011 Acadia's 33 complaints and 12% share are lower than the 2017-2019 model years, which saw complaint counts of 235, 163, and 154 and shares of 33%, 41%, and 40% in this same area.