Worst 2014 GMC Acadia Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 GMC Acadia.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 240 | 8 | 1 | 64,704 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 87 | 1 | — | 68,653 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 43 | 1 | — | 60,800 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 33 | 3 | — | 62,066 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 26 | 2 | — | 55,889 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 19 | 1 | — | 57,428 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 19 | — | — | 58,028 mi | |
| Fuel System | 18 | — | — | 36,578 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 1 | — | 45,688 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | — | 32,616 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 28,688 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | — | — | 49,012 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | 1 | — | 18,670 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 1 | — | 47,450 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 6 | — | — | 112,500 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 69,470 mi | |
| Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Status Indicator Lamp/Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 GMC Acadia
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,492,850 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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