Is the 2012 GMC Acadia safe to drive?

The 2012 GMC Acadia has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE recall for the 2012 GMC Acadia? (Campaign #15V415000)

The hinges on your power liftgate are held up by gas struts, which can wear out faster than expected. If these struts fail, the liftgate could drop unexpectedly, hitting you or someone nearby, and causing serious injury. Your dealer will update the software that controls the liftgate so it won't close too quickly, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you receive the recall notice.

Campaign 15V415000

Under Review Plain English 2015-06-30

What This Recall Means

Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

What Happened

The hinges on your power liftgate are held up by gas struts, which can wear out faster than expected.

Risk if Unfixed

If these struts fail, the liftgate could drop unexpectedly, hitting you or someone nearby, and causing serious injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will update the software that controls the liftgate so it won't close too quickly, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you receive the recall notice.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15V415000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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