Worst 2015 GMC Acadia Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 GMC Acadia.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 106 | 4 | — | 48,109 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 31 | 1 | — | 56,683 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 26 | — | 3 | 55,885 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 17 | 1 | — | 29,848 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | — | — | 56,140 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 12 | — | — | 64,584 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | — | — | 74,290 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 47,934 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 59,604 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 26,167 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 30,840 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Cushion | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Status Indicator Lamp/Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Bulbs | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 GMC Acadia
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,006,954 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 2015 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 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less."
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2015 GMC Acadia — FAQ
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