IllustrationSHIFT VEHICLE INTO PARK. TURN VEHICLE OFF. WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND SAYS "SHIFT TO PARK." TURN VEHICLE BACK ON. MOVE SHIFTIER FROM PARK TO 3RD GEAR. TURN VEHICLE OFF. WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND SAYS "SHIFT TO PARK." DO THIS A FEW MORE TIMES AND IT FINALLY STOPS GIVING ME THE WARNING. IT DOES THIS INTERMITTENTLY.
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
All reported categories
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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
What owners actually said
393 reportsWHEN I SHIFT TO PARK, WHEN I'M OUT OF MY CAR IT STARTS ROLLING AND SAYING THAT I NEED TO SHIFT TO PARK, EVEN THOUGH I'M ALREADY IN PARK.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN A STAND STILL AND TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD START TO BING, LIGHTS WOULD STAY ON, AND DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GET REPAIRED WHERE THE MANUAL T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 GMC ACADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN A STAND STILL AND TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD START TO BING, LIGHTS WOULD STAY ON, AND DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GET REPAIRED WHERE THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODE SWITCH WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (CHESROWN CHEVROLET BUICK GMC LOCATED AT 1701 COLUMBUS PIKE, DELAWARE, OH 43015) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTIER ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE, HOWEVER NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 38,000. *DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE DISPLAY "SHIFT INTO PARK" ERROR. WHEN PLACING IT IN PARK. THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED, AS WELL AS THE RADIO. ALSO, THE DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK. THE CONSUMER STATED THE SECTION OF THE SHIFTER THAT BOLTS INTO THE FLOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. JS
VEHICLE DOES NOT RECOGNIZE WHEN IT IS IN PARK. AT TIMES VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO PARK AND MAKES ME CONCERNED FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT GM IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE.
WHEN TRYING TO PUT IN PARK WON'T SHUT OFF SAYS SHIFT TO PARK, STARTED AROUND 25,000 MILES HAVE TO BE SURE VEHICLE IS LEVEL AND NOT ON AN INCLINE. VEHICLE ALSO SURGES AT TIMES LOOSING POWER WHEN YOU'RE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. ALSO, AT TIMES WHEN YOU GO TO START VEHICLE IT WILL HESITATE AND DISCONNECTS FROM BATTERY THUS RESETTING …
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WHEN TRYING TO PUT IN PARK WON'T SHUT OFF SAYS SHIFT TO PARK, STARTED AROUND 25,000 MILES HAVE TO BE SURE VEHICLE IS LEVEL AND NOT ON AN INCLINE. VEHICLE ALSO SURGES AT TIMES LOOSING POWER WHEN YOU'RE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. ALSO, AT TIMES WHEN YOU GO TO START VEHICLE IT WILL HESITATE AND DISCONNECTS FROM BATTERY THUS RESETTING EVERYTHING. HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY AT 25,000 . THE REAR WIPER WILL GO ON IT'S ON WITHOUT TURNING IT ON.
VEHICLE IS NOT RECOGNIZING THAT IT IS IN PARK THEREFORE RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE NOT SHUTTING OFF
SHIFT TO PARK WHEN I ATTEMPT TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. WON'T GO OFF AND CAN'T TURN THE VEHICLE OFF
THE TRANSMISDUON SHIFTER WHEN SHIFTED INTO PARK, THE INFORMATION CENTER SAID VEHICLE NOT IN PARK AND IT WILL NOT LET ME SHUT THE CAR OFF IT WAS A 400$ REPAIR AT THE GM DEALERSHIP NOT COVERED UNDER ANY OF MY WARRANTY
"SHIFT TO PARK" ISSUE. WHEN OUR 2018 GMC ACADIA IS PLACED IN PARK, THE DIC DISPLAYS THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK WHEN IT IS INDEED IN PARK. NEVER SURE IF TRANSMISSION IS TRULY IN THE PARK POSITION AND CANNOT ROLL, BUT THERE IS NO CONFIRMATION OF THIS. THIS INDICATION FAILURE PREVENTS US FROM LEAVING THE VEHICLE FOR A SUBST…
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"SHIFT TO PARK" ISSUE. WHEN OUR 2018 GMC ACADIA IS PLACED IN PARK, THE DIC DISPLAYS THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK WHEN IT IS INDEED IN PARK. NEVER SURE IF TRANSMISSION IS TRULY IN THE PARK POSITION AND CANNOT ROLL, BUT THERE IS NO CONFIRMATION OF THIS. THIS INDICATION FAILURE PREVENTS US FROM LEAVING THE VEHICLE FOR A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF TIME UNTIL WE (IF EVER) SEE THE PROPER "PARK" INDICATION.
WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN PARK AND I ATTEMPTED TO SHUT IT OFF, IT WOULD GIVE ME THE SHIFT TO PARK ERROR CODE AND WOULD NOT LET ME CUT THE CAR OFF COMPLETELY. IT WOULD HAPPEN JUST ABOUT EVERY TIME I DROVE IT. I JUST GOT IT OUT OF THE SHOP FOR THE THIRD TIME AND WAS TOLD THIS TIME THEY REPLACED THE ASSEMBLY. SO FAR IT HAS…
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WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN PARK AND I ATTEMPTED TO SHUT IT OFF, IT WOULD GIVE ME THE SHIFT TO PARK ERROR CODE AND WOULD NOT LET ME CUT THE CAR OFF COMPLETELY. IT WOULD HAPPEN JUST ABOUT EVERY TIME I DROVE IT. I JUST GOT IT OUT OF THE SHOP FOR THE THIRD TIME AND WAS TOLD THIS TIME THEY REPLACED THE ASSEMBLY. SO FAR IT HAS NOT HAPPENED AGAIN BUT IT HAS ONLY BEEN A WEEK. IT STARTED BACK IN JANUARY 2020.
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.