2011 GMC Acadia Service and Repair Manual

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2011 GMC Acadia service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • SL Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SLE Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Base Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Denali Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SLT Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.6L 3564CC 217Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2011 GMC Acadia Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #12V15100009/04/2012Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, AND GMC ACADIA VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOI

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE WIPER ARM NUTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECA

NHTSA #21V24600008/04/2021Component: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

Consequence

Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts,

TSB #11030974

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

TSB #11030092

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

TSB #11030091

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

TSB #11027601

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

TSB #11026104

This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.

TSB #11026017

This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.

TSB #11025755

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customers vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the s

TSB #11024485

The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.

Showing the 8 most recent of 1496 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20140630Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

20140630Component: SEATSCrash reported2 injured

MY WIFE AND I WERE STOPPED WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN INTO SERVICE STATION, CAR BEHIND ME WAS ALSO STOPPED, 3RD CAR BACK REAR ENDED HIM WHO REAR ENDED ME. BECAUSE THE HEAD REST LEANS FORWARD SO MUCH

20160828Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reported1 injured

I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN 8/6 WHERE I PLACE.MY CAR IN PARKING (P) AND ALL OF SUDDEN A VERY ACCELARATE NOISE CAME FROM THE ENGINE AND LOCKED ME AND MY HUSBAND INSIDE, WE COULDNT OPEN THE DOOR AND NOT EVEN T

20220219Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported

I had a collision with a deer and my airbags did not deploy

20160406Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported

VEHICLE CAME OUT OF PARK SITTING IN DRIVEWAY WHILE BEING CLEANED OUT. THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION; HOWEVER THE GEAR SHIFT WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK AS SOMEONE REACHED OVER ACROSS THE SEAT. PASSENGER S

Showing the 5 most serious of 373 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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