2015 GMC Acadia
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 428 |
| 2008 | 854 |
| 2009 | 331 |
| 2010 | 343 |
| 2011 | 269 |
| 2012 | 296 |
| 2013 | 135 |
| 2014 | 461 |
| 2015 | 243 |
| 2016 | 235 |
| 2017 | 702 |
| 2018 | 390 |
| 2019 | 381 |
| 2020 | 99 |
| 2021 | 147 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 55 |
| 2025 | 62 |
| 2026 | 6 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
45% of complaints: air bags — 109 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing status indicator lamp/light and inflator module.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Was in a car accident in my Acadia. Someone hit me going 55 miles an hour on my front passenger side. My airbag never deployed and my seat belt did not lock causing me to fly around. I didnât see a recall for either of those things
NHTSA ODI report, 20240122
Also filed under SEAT BELTS
VEHICLE HIT OTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED AT INTERSECTION AT 50 MPH AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY
NHTSA ODI report, 20210413
13% of complaints: steering — 31 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 I WAS GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180911
12% of complaints: electrical system — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body control module/bcm.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Drivers side door caught on fire overnight. Burned up the interior of the vehicle and smoldered out. Windows were up, car was completely closed and locked. Still starts and drives.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240706
2015 gmc Acadia, vin ending 7457,p2635,stuttering/hesitation and engine stalling when Arizona temperatures exceed 100* f , and mechanic advising that the condition corresponded to a known gmc issue for which they could not obtain an applicable...
NHTSA ODI report, 20260823
Also filed under POWER TRAIN and ENGINE
7% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file.
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LEFT VEHICLE PARKED ON INCLINE WITH PARKING BRAKE SET. RETURNED TO VEHICLE, STARTED ENGINE, RELEASED PARKING BRAKE , PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE. THE GEAR INDICATOR ON THE DASH SHOWED THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20150519
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES
7% of complaints: engine — 18 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires that were manufactured within a specific date range, free of charge. The rec all began on March 9, 2015.
Campaign 15V044000 — check if this car was fixed
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
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 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 drivers air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2023.
Campaign 22V246000 — check if this car was fixed
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
2015 GMC Acadia — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (109 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (31 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (29 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V044000 (tires) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V246000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V246000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V334000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 GMC Acadia reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 GMC Acadia is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Acadia?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Acadia have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.