MYRModel Year Report

2014 GMC Acadia

◆ Worse than typical
2014 GMC Acadia
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Acadia Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2007: 428 complaints 2007 2008: 853 complaints 2009: 330 complaints 2010: 343 complaints 2010 2011: 269 complaints 2012: 294 complaints 2013: 132 complaints 2013 2014: 461 complaints 2014 2015: 242 complaints 2016: 233 complaints 2016 2017: 695 complaints 2018: 386 complaints 2019: 370 complaints 2019 2020: 96 complaints 2021: 144 complaints 2022: 45 complaints 2022 2023: 38 complaints 2024: 54 complaints 2025: 58 complaints 2025 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2014: 461 complaints
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YearComplaints
2007428
2008853
2009330
2010343
2011269
2012294
2013132
2014461
2015242
2016233
2017695
2018386
2019370
202096
2021144
202245
202338
202454
202558
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 52%

52% of complaints: air bags — 241 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20231024

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, 20140609

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 89 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20180620

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20251201

"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, 20180620

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20140611

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 26 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2014 — complaint volume: 461
R 20140410 — power train

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.

Campaign 14V092000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140627 — electrical system, fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 14V223000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140711 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 14V266000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141226 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 14V614000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190528 — RQ (closed 20200831)

Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure

I 20200831 — EA (closed 20240830)

Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure

R 20210524 — air bags

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.

Campaign 21V246000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240223 — air bags

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.

Campaign 23V334000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 GMC Acadia — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (241 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (89 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V092000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V223000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V266000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V614000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V246000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V334000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

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 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 GMC Acadia have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.