2017 GMC Acadia
This year had more than double the complaints 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
- 704
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 704 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
34% · 237 reportsMost commonly citing floor shift and driveshaft.
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The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09
Front right driveshaft separated while driving causing a pull to the right.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-17
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into gear after parking in the McDonald's drive thru. The vehicle was shifted into gear and resumed normal operations after an extended period.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29
Electrical system
28% · 194 reportsMost commonly citing horn.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. While operating the vehicle, smoke and sparks suddenly appeared from the vents inside the vehicle. The driver stopped the vehicle and called the fire department.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-28
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the horn took excessive force in order to operate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-03-09
My Acadia went into limp Mode displaying low power mode on the screen and wouldnât start for a couple days after.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20
Also filed under Engine and vehicle speed control
Air bags
11% · 76 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while parked at her work, she had attempted to start the vehicle and was unable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-17
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
Engine
9% · 61 reportsService brakes
5% · 37 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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The vehicles brakes became defective and stopped working which caused an accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-07
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-12-12Service brakes, hydraulic16V802000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016.
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2017Complaint volume 704 complaints filed for this model year.
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2017-08-25Power train17V516000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017.
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2018-07-02Fuel system, gasoline18V358000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018.
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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
2017 GMC Acadia — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 237 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 194 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 76 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V802000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 17V516000 · Power train
- Recall 18V358000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 23V334000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2017 GMC Acadia reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 GMC Acadia is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Acadia?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 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.