2016 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
- 236
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
55% of complaints
Complaints per year
2016: 236 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
55% · 130 reportsMost commonly citing inflator module.
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I was in an accident and my AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. Filed claim with progressive insurance (claim # [XXX]) which they have declared the vehicle a TOTAL LOSS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-07
The contact owned a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that when she had placed the vehicle in reverse (R), and was applying the accelerator pedal, all of the air bags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-29
I was in minor accident this past December. The airbag ruptured and cut up my face. I was extremely confused as to how this could happen and after doing a little research, I found out that the vehicle has an open recall for their air bags.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-11
Steering
11% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion and power steering fluid.
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2016 sle GMC Acadia center gear shifting component level does not indicate what gear the vehicle is currently in.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-11
Also filed under Electrical system and exterior lighting
Electrical system
11% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
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My wifes vehicle which is our family vehicle has had several reoccurring issues. We have brought the vehicle to the dealership several times and have not resolved the problem as it is still on going.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-26
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
Power train
9% · 21 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Transmission torque converter required replacement
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-05
Engine
6% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Technician told me the engine "grenaded itself".
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-28
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-09-30Visibility15V609000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015.
Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced.
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2016-01-28Seats15V833000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016.
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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
2016 GMC Acadia — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 130 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 25 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V609000 · Visibility
- Recall 15V833000 · Seats
- Recall 21V246000 · Air bags
- Recall 23V334000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2016 GMC Acadia reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 GMC Acadia is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Acadia?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 GMC Acadia have?
- 4 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.