IllustrationWHEN THE CAR IS PARKED ON A FLAT SURFACE (INSIDE THE GARAGE, PARKING GARAGE, PARKING LOT), THE CAR WILL DISPLAY "SHIFT TO PARK" WHEN IT IS ALREADY IN PARK. THE ACCESSORIES STAY ON UNTIL THE DRIVER IS ABLE TO GET THE CAR'S COMPUTER TO NOTICE THE CAR IS IN PARK.
2017 GMC Acadia
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Acadia years
Owner complaints for the 2017 GMC Acadia are substantially higher than the model-year median of 256.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1350–25K
15725–50K
5550–75K
1875–100K
10100–150K
5150K+
380 reports with mileage · 322 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 235 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 193 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 76 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
10 crash reports2 fire reports9 injury reports
Power Train complaints
235 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO THE OFF POSITION WITH THE ENGINE DEPOWERED HOWEVER, THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS CONTINUE TO FUNCTION. THE BRAKE ASSIST AND STEERING ASSIST WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. DISCOVERY CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (2705 US-421, BOONE, NC) WHERE THE FAIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO THE OFF POSITION WITH THE ENGINE DEPOWERED HOWEVER, THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS CONTINUE TO FUNCTION. THE BRAKE ASSIST AND STEERING ASSIST WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. DISCOVERY CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (2705 US-421, BOONE, NC) WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE GMC MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE TECHNICIANS TO TIGHTEN THE TENSIONER CABLE TO TEMPORARILY REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 16,000.KH
PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, IT WAS STATIONARY AND IT ROLLED FORWARD. MESSAGE IN THE INFO CENTER SAID "SHIFT TO PARK". I WAS PARKING IN A MALL PARKING LOT.THIS HAS OCCURRED 5 TIMES. I CAN PUSH THE GEARSHIFT BACK AND FORTH AND THEN IT CAN BE TURNED OFF AND THE MESSAGE WILL DISAPPEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY…
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PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, IT WAS STATIONARY AND IT ROLLED FORWARD. MESSAGE IN THE INFO CENTER SAID "SHIFT TO PARK". I WAS PARKING IN A MALL PARKING LOT.THIS HAS OCCURRED 5 TIMES. I CAN PUSH THE GEARSHIFT BACK AND FORTH AND THEN IT CAN BE TURNED OFF AND THE MESSAGE WILL DISAPPEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY ARE WAITING ON GM TO SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE. IT MAKES A SOUND WHEN IN MOTION AT SLOW SPEEDS ON A CITY STREET LIKE THE BACK NEEDS SHOCKS. IT SEEMS TO BOUNCE MORE THAN IT SHOULD.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC ACADIA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, IT INADVERTENTLY ROLLED AWAY. AS A RESULT, THE OCCUPANT WAS STRUCK BY THE DOOR AND THE VEHICLE RAN OVER THE OCCUPANT'S FOOT. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL AWAY AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. A P…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC ACADIA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, IT INADVERTENTLY ROLLED AWAY. AS A RESULT, THE OCCUPANT WAS STRUCK BY THE DOOR AND THE VEHICLE RAN OVER THE OCCUPANT'S FOOT. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL AWAY AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,002. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND YOU TRY TO TURN IT OFF WITH THE START/STOP BUTTON AN ON DASH ERROR CODE OF "SHIFT TO PARK" APPEARS EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS CLEARLY IN PARK. YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE ON 6/4/18 AND WAS TOLD THAT GM IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE HOWEVER THEIR ENGINEERS …
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WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND YOU TRY TO TURN IT OFF WITH THE START/STOP BUTTON AN ON DASH ERROR CODE OF "SHIFT TO PARK" APPEARS EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS CLEARLY IN PARK. YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE ON 6/4/18 AND WAS TOLD THAT GM IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE HOWEVER THEIR ENGINEERS HAVE NOT FOUND A SOLUTION. THIS CURRENTLY IS FORCING ME RESTART THE ENGINE, PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE, SHIFT BACK IN DRIVE, TRY RE PARKING AND TURNING OFF AGAIN REPEATING THE PROCESS UNTIL IT EVENTUALLY TURNS OFF. I DO NOT KNOW IF MY CAR IS TRULY IN GEAR OR NOT. I'M AFRAID THAT IT MIGHT CAUSE A DANGEROUS SITUATION.
A MESSAGE SHIFT TO PARK KEPT APPEARING WHEN THE CAR WAS IN PARK AND SHUT OFF. THEN I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND THE ENTIRE CARE LOCKED UP. (A MESSAGE FROM GMC -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 M…
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A MESSAGE SHIFT TO PARK KEPT APPEARING WHEN THE CAR WAS IN PARK AND SHUT OFF. THEN I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND THE ENTIRE CARE LOCKED UP. (A MESSAGE FROM GMC -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.)
FRONT RIGHT DRIVESHAFT SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A PULL TO THE RIGHT.
2017 GMC ACADIA DENALI AWD. WHILE ACCELERATING ON TO A HIGHWAY, AFTER MOVING FORWARD PARTIALLY INTO A LANE, MY VEHICLE LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL, A LOUD GRIDING NOISE WOULD OCCUR. WEEKS LATER, PROBLEM UNDIAGNOSED AND VEHICLE STILL AT GMC FOR REPAIR.
THE VEHICLE SHIFTS VERY HARSHLY BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEARS WHEN ACCELERATING. SOMETIMES IT IS SO HARSH THAT IT SLAMS YOU BACK IN THE SEAT. THE DEALER SAYS THAT IT IS "NORMAL". IT BEGAN AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE FOR ONE FULL YEAR.
HARMONIC VIBRATION AT AROUND 1500 RPM WHILE HOLDING SPEED ANY GEAR OR MPH
Official recalls
423V334000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
May 10, 2023
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
18V358000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
May 31, 2018
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
17V516000 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Aug 22, 2017
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
16V802000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Nov 4, 2016
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.