Worst 2016 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 2016 GMC Acadia.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 129 | 3 | — | 31,399 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 24 | 1 | — | 50,249 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 23 | 1 | — | 46,810 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | 2 | 1 | 79,773 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | — | 31,838 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 9 | — | — | 55,500 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 45,703 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat:Handle (Infant) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I Am Not Sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 GMC Acadia
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,027,121 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 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
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2016 GMC Acadia — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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