GMC Acadia: Structure — hatchback/liftgate

Affects GMC Acadia · 2007–2012 — about 691K vehicles.

The hazard

If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 15240.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational