Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V062000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/2006 to 02/16/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 13032 | 02/22/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/21/2007 | 02/21/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm), which controls the function of front air bags, may not operate properly. as a result, the front air bags may fail to deploy in a frontal crash. also, the air bag warning lamp on the instrument panel may fail to provide warning that the system is inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, this condition could increase the risk of injury to occupants in the front seat. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reprogram the sdm computer module. this recall began on february 22, 2007. owners may contact gmc at 1-866-966-9463 or saturn at 1-800-972-8876. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 07034.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-08-09-41-002C | 02/01/2009 | 10029924 | General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. this may be caused by a loose, | 07/20/2009 | |
| 4011 | 12/13/2007 | 4011F | 10020881 | Air bag indicator light is on. *kb updated on 12/13/07. *nj | 01/25/2007 |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| PIT-4718 | 11/01/2008 | PIT-4718B | 10026707 | Gmc: the air bag indicator is on with dtc b0014 and/or b0021. may be an intermittent concern and may be affected by moving the seat position. *pe updated 3/13/09. *pe | 12/04/2008 |
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| PIT-4718 | 11/01/2008 | PIT-4718B | 10026707 | Gmc: the air bag indicator is on with dtc b0014 and/or b0021. may be an intermittent concern and may be affected by moving the seat position. *pe updated 3/13/09. *pe | 12/04/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 11/13/2012 | 119212 | ||
| I bought this vehical from our local gmc dealorship and two weeks after driving away from the lot, the front air light indicated that the passenger side air was not active even with a person sitting in the seat. i contacted the dealorship and they said they i would have to pay $800.00 to fix this item. keep in mind, i just bought this vehical from them and did a quick google search and this appears to be a common problem with this model vehical yet not recalls have been issued. my wife was 8 months pregnant at the time and refused to ride in the vehical until i got it fixed. we are also having transmission issues which appears to happening to 100's of thousands of other acadia owners. why has this vehical not been recalled yet? i dont understand how they can get away with selling these items knowing that there are so many safety issues with them. | |||
| 02/09/2013 | 91000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, another vehicle crashed into his vehicle in the middle of the intersection. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. the contact stated that he was pinned in the vehicle and could not get out. the vehicle had severe damages to the driver side and was completely destroyed. the contact sustained injuries to his head and chest. the contact was taken to the emergency room by ambulance. the police were notified and a report was available if needed. the manufacturer was notified who stated that a representative will give him a return call. the failure mileage was 91,000. mah | |||
| 02/09/2013 | 91000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. the contact stated while driving 20 mph another vehicle crashed into his vehicle in the middle of the intersection. the contact stated he was pinned in the vehicle and could not get out. none of the air bags deployed. the vehicle had severe damages to the driver side and could rendered destroyed. the contact had injuries to his head and chest. the contact was taken to the emergency room by ambulance the night of the accident. the police was notified and a report was available if needed. the insurance company was notified. the manufacturer was notified who stated representative will give him a return call. the failure mileage was 91,000. mw | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 90000 | 1 | |
| For quite some time, the front right air bag sensor does not sense that there is a passenger sitting in the front right seat. we have had the sensor checked repeatedly at the dealer, and they have not been able to replicate the problem (saying everything is fine). the passengers typically are our children, both of whom are 5'9 tall and weigh 120 to 125 pounds. we usually have to stop the car, turn the car off and then on, and then it works. this past week, the sensor was flashing, and we got a related service air bag light on the dashboard. we took it in to the dealer, and have been told it is a $1,000 repair to replace the front right passenger sensor module. this after we have had this item checked multiple times (and have been told that there has been nothing wrong with it), and, after a full extended warranty on the car (which included air bags) has expired. there has been a recall for 2007 gmc acadias for improper sensors, but our car was not included in the recall. in 'googling' this issue on the internet, we see several complaints on official car sites like edmunds, stating a similar problem for other acadias. we believe that gmc has known that it has had faulty sensors on their 2007 gmc acadia models, but did not make their 2007 recall comprehensive enough. we would like for the nhtsb to investigate with gmc how many other 2007 gmc acadias have been serviced for similar problems. our car has never been involved in any vehicle crash or accident. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 90000 | ||
| For quite some time, the front right air bag sensor does not sense that there is a passenger sitting in the front right seat. we have had the sensor checked repeatedly at the dealer, and they have not been able to replicate the problem (saying everything is fine). the passengers typically are our children, both of whom are 5'9 tall and weigh 120 to 125 pounds. we usually have to stop the car, turn the car off and then on, and then it works. this past week, the sensor was flashing, and we got a related service air bag light on the dashboard. we took it in to the dealer, and have been told it is a $1,000 repair to replace the front right passenger sensor module. this after we have had this item checked multiple times (and have been told that there has been nothing wrong with it), and, after a full extended warranty on the car (which included air bags) has expired. there has been a recall for 2007 gmc acadias for improper sensors, but our car was not included in the recall. in 'googling' this issue on the internet, we see several complaints on official car sites like edmunds, stating a similar problem for other acadias. we believe that gmc has known that it has had faulty sensors on their 2007 gmc acadia models, but did not make their 2007 recall comprehensive enough. we would like for the nhtsb to investigate with gmc how many other 2007 gmc acadias have been serviced for similar problems. our car has never been involved in any vehicle crash or accident. | |||
| 07/11/2012 | 91400 | 1 | |
| We purchased a used 07 gmc acadia from a local dealership and the airbag light kept going on and off by itself. i asked the dealer to check the recall list for our vehicle, however they stated all the recalls had been done. we had to pay $500.00 to fix the problem. *tr | |||
| 07/11/2012 | 91400 | ||
| We purchased a used 07 gmc acadia from a local dealership and the airbag light kept going on and off by itself. i asked the dealer to check the recall list for our vehicle, however they stated all the recalls had been done. we had to pay $500.00 to fix the problem. | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 47000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. the vehicle was being driven 50 mph when the driver crashed head-on with another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy and the driver sustained injuries to the left leg and head. the police reported to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a body shop where the body damage was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and the contact was informed that an investigator would inspect the vehicle. the inspector stated that the control module was unplugged during the impact, which caused the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 47,000. | |||
| 06/03/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Vehicle is a 2007 gmc acadia. the passenger side airbag turns off when there is a person sitting in the seat whenever they move. sometimes the airbag remains off for 10 to 15 minutes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed as a bad occupancy module and loop connector. there is already a recall for these issues, however my vin number is not included in the recall. after talking to gmc, they said that there was nothing they could do and i should pay the $1700 to correct the problem and hope that i get reimubursed at a later date. | |||
| 10/08/2010 | 35000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. while driving 1 mph parking the vehicle with her feet on the brake the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a building. she engaged the brakes harder but the vehicle did not stop. the contact stated no air bags deployed. a police report was filed. the contact stated there was damages to the front of her vehicle and the building. the failure and current mileage were 35,000. vwb | |||
| 07/20/2007 | 4450 | 1 | |
| While completing a right turn from a complete stop i rode up on a curb and all curtain air bags deployed. there is no physical damage to car exterior,tires, rims and undercarriage. damage assessment has been confirmed by two gmc dealerships and my insurance company. i have asked gmc to provide information referencing whether or not the sensors and computer performed per design. the only answer i have received is that the yaw sensor is what triggered the deployment, that all bags where deployed and this is not a manufacturer defect but an insurance claim. to my knowledge no analysis has been done to determine speed, angle etc... my wife and two children where in the vehicle when this occurred. we are so confident that the vehicle malfunctioned that unless we are reassured that gm has resolved the issue we will not drive the vehicle any longer. *jb | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Passengers front seat airbags. both front and side are effected. sensor in seat becomes inop and the diver is not aware the chi;d in the front seat is not protected by the airbag system!!!! can result in death!!! seat sensor stopped working in the first 3 years of service. the apparent recall of 2007 was a temp fix. | |||
| 05/14/2009 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed that the front passenger air bag on/off warning indicator would fluctuate even though an occupant was in the front seat. the failure was sporadic. the contact inquired with the manufacturer in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 07v062000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module) but was advised that his the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| 05/14/2009 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed that the front passenger air bag on/off warning indicator would fluctuate even though an occupant was in the front seat. the failure occurred sporadic. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 07v062000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module). the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle was not repaired for the malfunction. the failure mileage was unknown. js | |||
| 01/19/2008 | 3 | 04/04/2007 | |
| Involved in frontal colision with major damage pushed into the drivers door making it difficult to open. the airbags did not inflate. also issues with the battery that it would go dead every so often. this was look at by my dealer and i was told there was no issue. the battery went totally dead and we were unable to call for road side assistance and had to use my cell phone. other issues todate the remote start works only when it wants to and at times the cruise control and all other steering wheel controls will not work. then start working with out any reason. *tr | |||
| 10/12/2007 | 11500 | 1 | 01/04/2007 |
| Involved in frontal collision with considerable damage, but air bag did not deploy. *tr | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 2 | ||
| 2007 gmc acadia with defective passenger airbag sensor. consumer states that the mechanic stated that they replaced the seat sensor and the consumer noticed no change. he states that the airbag light goes off and on while driving. *kb the consumer was informed his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2007 | 6000 | 4 | 05/04/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. the contact stated that when someone weighing approximately 105 to 110 pounds sits in the front passenger seat, the air bag light illuminates. the illumination indicates that the air bag is deactivated. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times and they stated that nothing was wrong. the current mileage is 14,000 and failure mileage was 6,000. updated 01-29-08. *kb | |||
| 08/28/2007 | 1 | 05/22/2007 | |
| Passenger side airbag sensor does not always sense when there is a passenger and indicator light shows airbag is off. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where i purchased it and they said there was no diagnostic code and they could not duplicate. *tr | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 04/20/2010 | 29000 | ||
| On 4/20/201, i was driving my 2007 gmc acadia on a residential street at or near the posted speed limit of 35 mph when the side/curtain airbags spontaneously deployed on both sides of the vehicle. the only sound i heard was the deployment of airbags. i immediately pulled to the side of the road. onstar came online and notified the local police. when the police arrived, the police investigated the scene, including surveying the road behind me to see if there were any potholes or debris. nothing was found in the road. an incident report was filed but no accident report was filled out. aaa was called and showed up with a flatbed truck and towed my car to the dealer. when the car was offloaded from of the tow truck, the front passenger wheel was damaged. this damage did not occur at the scene of the spontaneous deployment of the airbags. gm has denied taking responsibility for the malfunction of the vehicle. gm claims operator error and that the airbags performed properly. their claim is based upon the damage to the wheel and they claim that the airbags deployed because the vehicle tipped beyond the 48 degree threshold for the firing of the airbags. these claims by gm are false. i was travelling on a residential street at approximately 35 mph, i did not hit anything and the car did not, at anytime, tip anywhere near 48 degrees. this is not the first problem i have had with this vehicle and i am now scared to drive this vehicle again. | |||
| 09/25/2006 | 56700 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. while applying pressure to the brake pedal, to avoid hitting a dog, the driver front srs air bags deployed; although, a crash didn't occur. the air bag deployment caused minor bruising on her body. a complaint has been forwarded to the manufacturers product allegation department for further investigation. she is waiting for a response; however, the vehicle has not been inspected, nor have any repairs been made. the failure mileage was 56,700. the current mileage was 56,886. | |||
| 03/16/2007 | 3 | 02/13/2007 | |
| 2007 gmc acadia with several serious safety issues. she states that the vehicle has had these problems: a large puddle of oil under the vehicle, windshield wipers stopped working, battery died and side curtain airbags deployed while driving. *kb the dealer told the consumer the front shaft seal needed to be replaced to correct the leak from the transmission. they also stated there was a drain on the system that caused the battery to fail. the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer where they upgraded the transmission, which had to be done twice. the power steering made a loud noise, the consumer stated it sounded as if the pump was about seize and then the steering becomes hard. the vehicle rolled backwards while in drive on a slight incline.*jb updated 04/10/08 | |||
| 01/25/2008 | 10011 | 1 | |
| While driving my 2007 gmc acadia, my side curtain airbags deployed. the incident almost causing me to have a serious mva. also causing extensive interior damage. *tr | |||