2012 GMC ACADIA - WHEELS Failure Complaint (#af8e87)

2012 GMC ACADIA

  • Date of Incident: Jan-06, 2023
  • Date complaint filed: Feb-02, 2023
  • Failed components: WHEELS

Rear driver side cast aluminum knuckle/hub assembly fractured. The rear wheel partially separated from the suspension with uncontrolled toe, camber, & caster. Wheel impacted suspension linkage causing fracture of rear driver side rotor. Vehicle is available for inspection. Incident caused driver to lose control of vehicle and go into ditch unknown if problem has been reproduced vehicle/component has not been inspected no warning symptoms prior to failure

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern1GKKRSED*CJ******
Drive TypeFWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Gross Vehicle Weight RatingClass 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
MakeGMC
ModelAcadia
Model Year2012
SeriesSLT 2
Body ClassSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Engine ModelLLT
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Engine ManufacturerGM
Engine Displacement (L)3.6
Engine Displacement (CC)3600
Engine Displacement (CI)219.685
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Brake System TypeHydraulic
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Air BagsAll Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Plant Company NameGMNA
Plant CityLANSING - DELTA TOWNSHIP
Plant StateMICHIGAN
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
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