Worst 2018 Gmc Acadia Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Gmc Acadia.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 143 | 4 | — | 43,305 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 110 | — | — | 28,112 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 102 | 3 | 1 | 35,395 mi | |
| ENGINE | 30 | 4 | — | 33,147 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 21 | 4 | — | 41,756 mi | |
| STEERING | 20 | 2 | — | 48,875 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 12 | — | — | 28,525 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 9 | — | — | 8,400 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | 1 | 20,550 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | — | — | 15,250 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 4 | — | — | 42,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | 49,328 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 20,667 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 3 | — | — | 45,900 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 36,500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 112,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 2 | — | — | 28,600 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 81,737 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING | 1 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 126,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST | 1 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | — |
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.
Other Gmc Acadia Years
Wider context: See the full Gmc Acadia reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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