Worst 2018 GMC Acadia Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 GMC Acadia.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 144 | 4 | — | 44,520 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 102 | 3 | 1 | 35,395 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 30 | 4 | — | 33,147 mi | |
| Brakes | 21 | 4 | — | 41,756 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 20 | 2 | — | 48,875 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 12 | — | — | 28,525 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 9 | — | — | 8,400 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | 1 | 20,550 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | 15,250 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas:Parking Assist:Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 GMC Acadia
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,800 vehicles.
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.
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2018 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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