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P0008 on GMC ACADIA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
12
Most Affected
2010, 2009, 2011

What P0008 Means on Your GMC ACADIA

Real GMC ACADIA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"P0017 and p0008 error codes: my wife loves her acadia! dealership has done recalls, replaced rack and pinion and ps pump."

— 2009 GMC ACADIA owner • ENGINE • Filed 12/02/2018

"I own a 2010 gmc acadia. the code that was being thrown was p0008. i had to have the chains and actuators replaced in the engine. after paying for that the check engine light is back on again, so the vehicle is back at the shop again."

— 2010 GMC ACADIA owner • ENGINE • Filed 05/01/2019

"My acadia is throwing p0008 code. it began having power issues not being able to accelerate and pulling up the smallest hills. all of this started going 70mph down the interstate. not a good spot or time to decelerate. also started having a very rough idle."

— 2010 GMC ACADIA owner • ENGINE • Filed 02/25/2019

"Check engine light is on. vehicle is showing a p0008 code with 92,000 miles this is a crankshaft misalignment that i was told means the timing chain will need to be replaced. this is apparently a widespread issue amongst gmc acadia owners."

— 2010 GMC ACADIA owner • ENGINE • Filed 11/14/2018

"My check engine light came on and i thought it was the gas cap as it continued to go on and off. i had someone check the codes and it came back with p0017 and p0008. in addition now the a/c button won't stay on. it blinks then turns off."

— 2010 GMC ACADIA owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 04/11/2017

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0008 on GMC ACADIA

83.3%
8.3%
8.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2009
1
2010
10
2011
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0008 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026