2014 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
- 462
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
53% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 462 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.
Air bags
53% · 246 reportsMost commonly citing srs malfunction warning lamp/light and status indicator lamp/light.
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The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-24
I was hit by a Ford f-150 that was going approx. 55 MPH. It hit me on my rear driver's side directly by the back door and gas tank. I was the only passenger in the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-09
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control, Stabili-Trak, and the air bag warning lights were illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-09
Electrical system
19% · 90 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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"Takata recall" On Tuesday June 19 I had pulled into my driveway just before my garage with my two small children. I put the car in park and got out to unload and prepare to transfer my one kid and then the other.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-20
Also filed under Engine and structure
Engine
10% · 45 reportsShow complaint excerpts
After I put my car in park my daughter and I were still in the vehicle for a few minutes getting our things with the engine still running.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-01
Power train
7% · 34 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Was going to back out of my garage when I put the shifter into reverse. When the shifter was in reverse, it shifted out of gear on its own into drive and it went forward slamming front end of the vehicle into a refrigerator.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-11
Also filed under Service brakes
Steering
6% · 26 reportsSafety timeline
6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2014Complaint volume 462 complaints filed for this model year.
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2014-04-10Power train14V092000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014.
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2014-06-27Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline14V223000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ECM to correct the fuel gauge reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014.
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2014-07-11Seat belts14V266000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured...
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair and replace the lap pretensioner, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. An interim notice will be mailed to owners in July 2014.
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2014-12-26Electrical system14V614000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia,...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014.
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2019-05-28Recall queryClosed 2020-08-31 Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
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2020-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 2024-08-30 Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
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2021-05-24Air bags21V246000 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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021.
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2024-02-23Air bags23V334000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 GMC Acadia — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 246 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 90 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 45 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V092000 · Power train
- Recall 14V223000 · Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 14V266000 · Seat belts
- Recall 14V614000 · Electrical system
- Recall 21V246000 · Air bags
- Recall 23V334000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2014 GMC Acadia reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 GMC Acadia is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 GMC Acadia?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 GMC Acadia have?
- 6 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.