2014 GMC Acadia Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 GMC Acadia.

20132015
Complaints
596
per 10K Sold
71.0
US Sales
83,972
Crashes
19
Fires
1
Injuries
22
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2014 GMC Acadia Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1240 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:64,704 mi
Crash-related:8
Fires:1
#287 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:68,653 mi
Crash-related:1
#343 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:60,800 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 GMC Acadia.

Airbags
240
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Avg Miles
64,704
Electrical Faults
87
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
68,653
Engine Problems
43
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
60,800
Transmission / Drivetrain
33
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
62,066
Steering Defects
26
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
55,889
Electronic Stability Control
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
57,428
Headlight/Taillight Failures
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,028
Fuel System
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,578
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
45,688
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
32,616
Gasoline Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,688
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,012
Seat-Related Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
18,670
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
47,450
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
112,500
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,470
Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Status Indicator Lamp/Light
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 GMC Acadia

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,492,850 vehicles.

23V334000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~995,085 affected

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.

21V246000Air Bags:critical Fasteners
~108 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

14V614000Electrical System
~106,307 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

14V266000Seat Belts
~1,339,355 affected

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

14V223000Electrical System:software · Instrument Cluster · Gasoline Fuel System
~51,640 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.

14V092000Automatic Transmission
~355 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

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2014 GMC Acadia — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 GMC Acadia reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2014 GMC Acadia has 596 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 240 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 GMC Acadia?
Top reported problems: Airbags (240 complaints, avg 64,704 mi); Electrical Faults (87 complaints, avg 68,653 mi); Engine Problems (43 complaints, avg 60,800 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 GMC Acadia?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 61,314 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 GMC Acadia?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 GMC Acadia include 19 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 22 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 GMC Acadia have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,492,850 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 GMC Acadia?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full GMC Acadia reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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