IllustrationSHIFT TO PARK SENSOR APPEARS WHEN CAR IS IN PARK. WILL NOT SHUT OFF. CAR BEEPS AND WILL NOT LOCK. WE HAVE TO START AND SHUT OFF THE CAR WHILE PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK AND OUT OF PARK TO GET THIS SENSOR TO SHUT OFF. SOMETIMES THIS WILL TAKE 15 MINUTES. CANNOT LEAVE THE CAR WITH LIGHT ON.
2018 GMC Acadia
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2018 GMC Acadia do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 256.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
620–25K
8425–50K
1350–75K
975–100K
10100–150K
1150K+
179 reports with mileage · 214 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 163 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 108 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
8 crash reports1 fire reports5 injury reports
Unknown Or Other complaints
117 reportsI WENT TO PUT MY VEHICLE IN PARK AND IT SHOWED ME A SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TWICE TO GET IT FIXED. TODAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME IT'S STUCK ON DRIVE AND LEFT ME STRANDED IN THE PARKING LOT. I HAD TO PUT THE EMERGENCY BREAK ON, DISCONNECT MY BATTERY AND LEAVE MY CAR FOR IT TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER T…
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I WENT TO PUT MY VEHICLE IN PARK AND IT SHOWED ME A SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TWICE TO GET IT FIXED. TODAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME IT'S STUCK ON DRIVE AND LEFT ME STRANDED IN THE PARKING LOT. I HAD TO PUT THE EMERGENCY BREAK ON, DISCONNECT MY BATTERY AND LEAVE MY CAR FOR IT TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER TOMORROW OR MONDAY.
REF MY 2018 GMC ACADIA. WHEN I'M TRYING TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF A MESSAGE APPEARS SAYING "SHIFT TO PARK" EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT IS IN PARK. THIS WONT LET THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF CAUSING A DRAIN IN BATTERY.
SHIFT TO PARK 2018 GMC ACADIA AWD ERROR MESSAGE SAYING VEHICLE ISN'T IN PARK; MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO MOVE SHIFT LEVER, TURN OFF AND ON, ETC FAIL TO TURN OFF THE ERROR MESSAGE SO THE CAR WILL COMPLETELY TURN OFF. CAR TURNS OFF BUT THE ALARM KEEPS BEEPING SAYING IT'S NOT IN PARK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR OVER 2 WEEKS WI…
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SHIFT TO PARK 2018 GMC ACADIA AWD ERROR MESSAGE SAYING VEHICLE ISN'T IN PARK; MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO MOVE SHIFT LEVER, TURN OFF AND ON, ETC FAIL TO TURN OFF THE ERROR MESSAGE SO THE CAR WILL COMPLETELY TURN OFF. CAR TURNS OFF BUT THE ALARM KEEPS BEEPING SAYING IT'S NOT IN PARK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR OVER 2 WEEKS WITH NO, ZERO, DATE OF REPLACEMENT TO ARRIVE. VEHICLE IS OWNED (NO FIANCING, NO LEASE). PAID FOR A $50K VEHICLE THAT I CAN'T DRIVE. NOT SAFE, NOT USEABLE.
WHEN PUSHING VEHICLE IGNITION BUTTON "START/STOP" TO TURN VEHICLE "OFF" IT WILL TURN THE ENGINE OFF BUT KEEP THE VEHICLE STILL "ON" USING THE BATTERY. IF I OPEN THE DOOR AND SHUT IT, THE HORN HONKS TO ALERT THAT THE VEHICLE IS STILL "ON" AND NOT COMPLETELY STOPPED. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE IGNITION BUTTON TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE VEHIC…
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WHEN PUSHING VEHICLE IGNITION BUTTON "START/STOP" TO TURN VEHICLE "OFF" IT WILL TURN THE ENGINE OFF BUT KEEP THE VEHICLE STILL "ON" USING THE BATTERY. IF I OPEN THE DOOR AND SHUT IT, THE HORN HONKS TO ALERT THAT THE VEHICLE IS STILL "ON" AND NOT COMPLETELY STOPPED. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE IGNITION BUTTON TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE VEHICLE IS OFF IS BY JERKING THE GEAR SHIFT UNTIL THE GREEN LIGHT GOES TO "OFF". IT DOES NOT DO IT EVERY TIME I TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, BUT IT DOES IT ABOUT EVERY OTHER TIME. I WILL TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP VERY SOON FOR THEM TO LOOK AT THIS ALSO.
ONE DAY MY CAR STARTED TELLING ME SHIFT TO PARK WHILE IT WAS IN PARK. AS THE DAY PROGRESSED IT BECAME WORSE AND WORSE. RESULTING IN THE CAR NOT SHUTTING OFF. PUTTING IT INTO GEAR AND BACK TO PARK WAS NOT HELPING. THE LAST TIME IT TOOK NEARLY 30 MINUTES BEFORE I COULD GET THE CAR TO SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AS IT KEPT STARING SHIFT T…
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ONE DAY MY CAR STARTED TELLING ME SHIFT TO PARK WHILE IT WAS IN PARK. AS THE DAY PROGRESSED IT BECAME WORSE AND WORSE. RESULTING IN THE CAR NOT SHUTTING OFF. PUTTING IT INTO GEAR AND BACK TO PARK WAS NOT HELPING. THE LAST TIME IT TOOK NEARLY 30 MINUTES BEFORE I COULD GET THE CAR TO SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AS IT KEPT STARING SHIFT TO PARK. CAR WAS NOT MOVING HAD ONLY GONE WITHIN CITY LIMITS WITH MAX SPEEDS OF 45MPH.
WHEN I TURN THE CAR OFF I RECEIVE THE MESSAGE SHIFT TO PARK. THE CAR IS ALREADY IN PARK AND I HAVE TO SHIFT MULTIPLE TIMES FOR THE CAR TO REGISTER IT AS PARKED.
THE VEHICLE WOULD DISPLAY A DASHBOARD WARNING "SHIFT TO PARK." EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO "PARK" THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT REGISTER THAT IT WAS IN PARK. THIS WOULD PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM BEING TURNED OFF. A DRIVER WOULD THINK THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, AND TAKE THEIR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT REGISTER …
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THE VEHICLE WOULD DISPLAY A DASHBOARD WARNING "SHIFT TO PARK." EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO "PARK" THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT REGISTER THAT IT WAS IN PARK. THIS WOULD PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM BEING TURNED OFF. A DRIVER WOULD THINK THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, AND TAKE THEIR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT REGISTER IT WAS IN PARK AND WOULD DISPLAY A WARNING ON THE DASH "SHIFT TO PARK." YOU WOULD THEN HAVE TO SHIFT BACK AND FORTH, FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE AND THEN BACK INTO PARK FOR THE VEHICLE TO FINALLY REGISTER IT WAS IN PARK. THIS WOULD OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND SITTING ANYWHERE YOU WOULD PARK THE CAR.
WHEN I TRY TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF IT SAYS SHIFT TO PARK. MY VEHICLE IS ALREADY IN PARK AND I CANNOT SHUT IT OFF. IT JUST CONTINUES DO DING AS WELL AND I CANNOT LOCK THE DOORS AND THE LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF.
WHEN PUTTING MY VEHICLE IN PARK AND PRESSING THE ENGINE OFF BUTTON, I GET AN ERROR MESSAGE "SHIFT TO PARK", AND THE VEHICLE BEEPS AND WILL NOT TURN OFF THE ELECTRICAL, BUT THE CARE IS ALREADY IN PARK. I AM UNABLE TO TURN OFF MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY. I HAVE TO PRESS START AGAIN AND PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND BACK TO PARK, SOMETIMES…
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WHEN PUTTING MY VEHICLE IN PARK AND PRESSING THE ENGINE OFF BUTTON, I GET AN ERROR MESSAGE "SHIFT TO PARK", AND THE VEHICLE BEEPS AND WILL NOT TURN OFF THE ELECTRICAL, BUT THE CARE IS ALREADY IN PARK. I AM UNABLE TO TURN OFF MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY. I HAVE TO PRESS START AGAIN AND PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND BACK TO PARK, SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO REGISTER THAT IS IN PARK AND ALLOW ME TO SHUT OFF MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE MAY NOT ACTUALLY BE IN PARK WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK. I DO NOT WANT IT TO ROLL DOWN A HILL AND I WANT TO BE ABLE TO TURN OFF MY CAR WITHOUT BEING CONCERNED IT WILL CONTINUE TO RUN ELECTRICAL AND KILL MY BATTERY.
Official recalls
218V358000 · 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.
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.