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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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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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

What owners actually said

702 reports
8,200 miles · Apr 17, 2018
Wheels

I HAVE HAD A VIBRATION IN MY CAR WHEN YOU WOULD DRIVE ALL THE TIME TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS THEY COULDN'T FIGURE IT OUT. THEY ALL SAID IT WAS NORMAL WHY THE CAR DRIVES. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIRES. TOOK IT TO NTB TALK TO THEM ABOUT HE SAID IT'S TIRES MOST LIKELY. SO I CALL TIRE MANUFACTURER AND THEY GA…

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I HAVE HAD A VIBRATION IN MY CAR WHEN YOU WOULD DRIVE ALL THE TIME TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS THEY COULDN'T FIGURE IT OUT. THEY ALL SAID IT WAS NORMAL WHY THE CAR DRIVES. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIRES. TOOK IT TO NTB TALK TO THEM ABOUT HE SAID IT'S TIRES MOST LIKELY. SO I CALL TIRE MANUFACTURER AND THEY GAVE ME NEW TIRES. I REQUESTED GM DO THIS THEY TOLD ME NO. I HAD THEM REPLACED BY NTB I REQUESTED TO GM THEY REIMBURSE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE TIRES WHICH WAS A LITTLE OVER $101.00 THEY SAID NO. I WANT TO BE HELPED WITH THIS. GM DIDN'T WANT TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT AND FIX THE ISSUE ALSO PAY ME BACK FOR WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT WOULDN'T REPLACE THE TIRES SO I HAD TO DO WHAT I HAD TO TO GIVE MY WIFE AND SON A SAFE CAR TO BE IN. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME OUT

NHTSA ODI #11088596

12,000 miles · Apr 7, 2018
Service BrakesCrashInjury

THE VEHICLES BRAKES BECAME DEFECTIVE AND STOPPED WORKING WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI #11083806

Mileage unknown · Apr 6, 2018
Unknown Or Other

WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN LATE JANUARY 2018. THE CAR WAS A NEW 2017 GMC ACADIA. WE HAD THE CAR A FEW DAYS WHEN MY WIFE SAID THAT SHE COULD NOT GET THE HORN TO WORK. SHE SAID SHE LOOKED AT THE MANUAL AND FOUND WHERE TO PUSH BUT NOTHING. I TRIED AND COULD NOT GET THE HORN TO WORK EITHER I CALLED TO AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR…

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WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN LATE JANUARY 2018. THE CAR WAS A NEW 2017 GMC ACADIA. WE HAD THE CAR A FEW DAYS WHEN MY WIFE SAID THAT SHE COULD NOT GET THE HORN TO WORK. SHE SAID SHE LOOKED AT THE MANUAL AND FOUND WHERE TO PUSH BUT NOTHING. I TRIED AND COULD NOT GET THE HORN TO WORK EITHER I CALLED TO AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE DEALER SERVICE TO LOOK AT THE CAR. THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT NEEDED A NEW CONTACT. TOLD ME THEY WOULD CALL WHEN THE PART COMES IN. I STILL HAVEN'T HEAD FROM THEM AND CALLED A COUPLE OF TIME AND WAS TOLD AGAIN, WE'LL CALL AS SOON AS THE PART COMES IN. I BELIEVE THIS IS A BIG SAFETY PROBLEM AS SEVERAL TIME WE NEED THE HORN AND COULD NOT GET IT TO WORK.

NHTSA ODI #11083610

8,600 miles · Mar 30, 2018
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC ACADIA. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO PRODUCE ADEQUATE LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KING BUICK GMC (16200 FREDERICK RD, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,600. *TT *JS

NHTSA ODI #11082220

Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2018
Unknown Or Other

HORN IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SOUND. IT TAKES STRONG PRESSURE ON ONLY ONE AREA OF THE SURFACE TO SOUND. MY WIFE HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO DO IT. WOULD BE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SOUND IN AN EMERGENCY. THERE ARE MANY INSTANCES OF THIS ISSUE ON LINE. ATTATCHED IS THE DEALERS STATEMENT. BOTH THE DEALER AND GMC REP SAY IT IS WORKING A…

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HORN IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SOUND. IT TAKES STRONG PRESSURE ON ONLY ONE AREA OF THE SURFACE TO SOUND. MY WIFE HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO DO IT. WOULD BE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SOUND IN AN EMERGENCY. THERE ARE MANY INSTANCES OF THIS ISSUE ON LINE. ATTATCHED IS THE DEALERS STATEMENT. BOTH THE DEALER AND GMC REP SAY IT IS WORKING AS DESIGNED. IT HAS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE NEW. (NOV. 2017)

NHTSA ODI #11079589

500 miles · Mar 9, 2018
Air BagsSteering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC ACADIA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HORN DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MAXON BUICK GMC (2301 U.S. 22, UNION, NJ 07083, (908) 964-1900). THE DEALER DUPLICATED THE FAILURE AND CONSULTED WITH THE CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE GMC MANUFACTURER WH…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC ACADIA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HORN DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MAXON BUICK GMC (2301 U.S. 22, UNION, NJ 07083, (908) 964-1900). THE DEALER DUPLICATED THE FAILURE AND CONSULTED WITH THE CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE GMC MANUFACTURER WHO RECOMMENDED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BE REPLACED WITH A CUSTOM-MADE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAITED FOR FEEDBACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 500.

NHTSA ODI #11078296

5,000 miles · Mar 4, 2018
Unknown Or Other

PANORAMIC ROOF EXPLODED.CLEAR DAY, NO OVERHEAD TREES WIRES ETC. 2 LANE ROAD IN NC.

NHTSA ODI #11076179

300 miles · Mar 1, 2018
Electrical System

HORN IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE USE ESPECIALLY IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. VERY HARD TO ACTIVATE AND TAKES 2 HANDS TO GET IT TO WORK. DEALER CLAIMS NO FIX BUT MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS. THIS IS ONGOING SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JULY 2017

NHTSA ODI #11075628

Mileage unknown · Feb 28, 2018
Electrical System

2017 GMC ACADIA DENALI. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MECHANICAL ISSUES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING VERY LOUD AND ROUGH UPON INITIAL START UP. THE CHECK ENGINE AND SERVICE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SERVICE PARKING BRAKE APPEARED ON THE DIC, A MESSAGE STATING AWD OFF APPEARED IN THE DIC. AN…

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2017 GMC ACADIA DENALI. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MECHANICAL ISSUES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING VERY LOUD AND ROUGH UPON INITIAL START UP. THE CHECK ENGINE AND SERVICE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SERVICE PARKING BRAKE APPEARED ON THE DIC, A MESSAGE STATING AWD OFF APPEARED IN THE DIC. AND A NOTIFICATION FOR AN ISSUE WITH THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM ALSO APPEARED. *JS

NHTSA ODI #11074770

Mileage unknown · Feb 27, 2018
Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS ARE DIM TO THE POINT OF BEING DANGEROUS. DEALER CONFIRMS THAT ALL 2017 ACADIA ARE LIKE THIS. THIS IS BY NO MEANS THE FIRST COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS ISSUE. AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN.

NHTSA ODI #11075205

Official recalls

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23V334000 · 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

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.