Complaint 1929956
2012 GMC ACADIA • POWER TRAIN • incident Sep 17, 2023
- Complaint ID
- 1929956
- Make
- GMC
- Model
- ACADIA
- Model Year
- 2012
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Incident Date
- Sep 17, 2023
- Date Received
- Sep 22, 2023
- Data As Of
- Jul 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
POWER TRAIN
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the RPM would rise to 4,000 however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle and became aware of smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine block, camshaft, reverse gear, and transmission housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.
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