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2017 GMC Acadia
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 706
- Received Sep 2016 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Gear shifter fails to register Park262 complaints · 37% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips37 complaints · 5.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Horn fails with airbag warning light32 complaints · 4.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #23V334000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
- Recall #18V358000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Gear shifter fails to register ParkFirst signal: Aug 2018
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slipsFirst signal: May 2023
- Power steering cuts out while drivingFirst signal: Sep 2025
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 10 crashes, 2 fires, 15 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
- Power steering cuts out while driving
- Tires blow out or tread separates
- Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2020 | 119 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2024 | 107 |
| 2025 | 68 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 42 |
| Total | 706 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 262 | 37% | 42.6× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2018 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.7% |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 37 | 5.2% | 3.7× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: May 2023 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.4% |
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 32 | 4.5% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 21 | 3.0% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 15 | 2.1% | 3.9× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.1% |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 13 | 1.8% | 2× | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 13 | 1.8% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 12 | 1.7% | 1.1× | |
| Transmission shudders during acceleration at low speeds | 11 | 1.6% | 5.2× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jul 2024 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.2% |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 10 | 1.4% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 8 | 1.1% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 8 | 1.1% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 6 | 0.9% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 6 | 0.9% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 6 | 0.9% | – | NHTSA recall #16V802000 |
| Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates | 6 | 0.9% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 6 | 0.9% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 6 | 0.9% | – | |
| Door ajar light stays on when closed | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 5 | 0.7% | 1.5× |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #23V334000May 10, 2023995,085 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
NHTSA recall #18V358000May 31, 2018895 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
NHTSA recall #17V516000August 22, 20172,905 vehicles affected
power train: driveline: driveshaft
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.
NHTSA recall #16V802000November 4, 20161,844 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2017 GMC Acadia.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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