2007 GMC Acadia
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 428
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
43% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 428 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 428 |
| 2008 | 854 |
| 2009 | 331 |
| 2010 | 343 |
| 2011 | 269 |
| 2012 | 296 |
| 2013 | 135 |
| 2014 | 462 |
| 2015 | 243 |
| 2016 | 236 |
| 2017 | 704 |
| 2018 | 395 |
| 2019 | 385 |
| 2020 | 106 |
| 2021 | 150 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2025 | 66 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
43% · 185 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that whenever she attempted to accelerate, there was a sudden increase of engine rpms and the vehicle failed to gain speed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-10
Steering
18% · 77 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion and pump.
Air bags
15% · 64 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
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Takata recall- on 5-3-18 a car turned into the path of the GMC and the GMC collided with it head on. The other car (2004 Toyota camry) had its airbags deployed, but the GMC did not have its airbags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-05
I was in a auto accident in feb/2012. I pulled out in front of someone and they hit me at the left front fender and drivers door. I was stopped and the other vehicle was traveling between 55-60 MPH. No air bags went off in the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-18
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, another vehicle crashed into his vehicle in the middle of the intersection. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-13
Electrical system
14% · 58 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and ignition.
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The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while it was raining, water was leaking from the driver's side door into the foot well.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-25
Engine
11% · 46 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. While driving approximately 55 MPH, smoke was present under the hood of the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle, flames were present. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-02
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered, and the check engine warning light illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-29
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2007Complaint volume 428 complaints filed for this model year.
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2007-02-22Air bags07V062000 On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module (Sdm), which controls the function of front air bags, may not operate properly. As a result, the front air bags may fail to deploy in a…
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the sdm computer module. This recall began on February 22, 2007. Owners may contact GMC at 1-866-966-9463 or Saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
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2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
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2008-09-12Electrical system08V441000 GM is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 Buick lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer H2; my 2007-2008 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC Acadia…
Remedy: Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2008. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or…
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2008-10-13Visibility08V410000 GM is recalling 88,809 my 2008 Buick enclave, and my 2007-2008 GMC Acadia and Saturn outlook vehicles currently or previously registered in the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiper crank arm, driver's side link, and a crank arm nut. The recall began o October 13, 2008. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Saturn…
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2010-06-11Electrical system10V240000 GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer H2; model year 2008-2009 Buick enclave; Cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade…
Remedy: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has…
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2012-06-04Defect petitionClosed 2014-07-24 Loss of Headlamp Illumination
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2016-11-15Structure15V415000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power liftgate actuator motor control unit so that the motor will prevent the rapid closing of the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2016.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 GMC Acadia — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 185 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 77 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 64 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V062000 · Air bags
- Recall 08V441000 · Electrical system
- Recall 08V410000 · Visibility
- Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
- Recall 15V415000 · Structure
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- Is the 2007 GMC Acadia reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 GMC Acadia is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Acadia?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Acadia have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.