P0016 on GMC ACADIA
What P0016 Means on Your GMC ACADIA
Real GMC ACADIA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"2010 gmc acadia possible timing chain stretch issue. purchased vehicle used 2 yrs ago now have 96k miles on it. yesterday car wouldn't start after being drive 10 minutes earlier. pulled codes and all pointed to the 1,3, and 5 cylinder ignition issue."
"The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and accelerating to 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked and downshifted, and decelerated to 17-18 MPH. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times while driving."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P0016 on GMC ACADIA
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Get a proper diagnosis
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