GM has issued a product recall for certain examples of the 2020 GMC Acadia and 2021 GMC Acadia due to an issue related to the crossover’s rearview camera.
The problem: affected vehicles fitted with the optional Surround Vision feature may have a rearview camera that fails to work or functions intermittently due to coaxial cable connectors being improperly crimped.
The hazards:Â drivers won’t be able to use the rearview camera while backing the vehicle up, potentially increasing the risk to hit an object/person.
The fix: dealers will replace the coaxial cables free of charge.
Affected components: rearview camera.
Affected vehicles:
- 2020 Cadillac XT5
- 2021 Cadillac XT5
- 2020 Cadillac XT6
- 2021 Cadillac XT6
- 2020 GMC Acadia
- 2021 GMC Acadia
Number of affected vehicles: There are 95,231 vehicles believed to have this issue.
Owners should: owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by GM with instructions on how to proceed. If owners are unsure whether or not their vehicle is affected by this recall action, they can visit my.gm.com/recalls and type in their VIN to see any open recalls that may be active on it. Affected owners can also reach out to GMCÂ directly using the contact information included below.
Contacts:
- GM recall number: N222378380
- GMC Customer Service: 1-800-462-8782
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V709000
As a reminder, the 2023 GMC Acadia is offered with two powertrain options, starting with the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine, rated at 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the optional 3.6L V6 LGX gasoline engine develops 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque.
Regardless of engine choice, both connect to the GM 9-speed automatic transmission, with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive available.
The 2023 Acadia rides on the GM C1 platform. Production takes place at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee.
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Comments
I have a 2020 GMC Acadia and the back up camera stopped working how could it not be a part of the recall I took it to the GM dealer and they said I have to pay $159 for them to look at it very disappointed it should be a part of the recall I’m at a lost of what to do.