Worst 2017 GMC Acadia Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 GMC Acadia.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 223 | 2 | — | 41,970 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 178 | 1 | 2 | 33,581 mi | |
| Airbags | 76 | 2 | — | 29,708 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 59 | — | 1 | 43,626 mi | |
| Brakes | 32 | 1 | — | 32,865 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 31 | 1 | — | 29,362 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 24 | — | — | 8,937 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 13 | — | — | 36,002 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 12 | 1 | — | 25,564 mi | |
| Fuel System | 11 | — | — | 17,902 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 10 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 8 | 1 | — | 1,392 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 76,933 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 7 | — | — | 71,795 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 22,548 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 22,706 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | — | 1,564 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 5 | — | — | 14,009 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 GMC Acadia
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,000,729 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 2015-2018 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.
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.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
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2017 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.
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