2018 GMC Acadia

◆ Worse than typical

2018 GMC Acadia
BUILT 2026-09-02

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

2018: 390 complaints

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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.

POWER TRAIN 42%

42% of complaints: power train — 163 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing floor shift and column shift.

CRASH INJURY

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On July 26, 2024, I was driving my 2018 Acadia, with my cruise control set to 48 in a 45 MHP zone. Nearing a bad curve, I sneezed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240801

Also filed under STEERING and SUSPENSION

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted into park(P); however, the message âShift to Parkâ was displayed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260810

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after parking and then attempting to turn off the vehicle, the message " Shift to Park" was displayed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260721

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 28%

28% of complaints: electrical system — 108 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warning and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2018 GMC ACADIA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S FRIEND WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190322

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY 401 NORTH ONTARIO CANADA, THE VEHICLE ERRATICALLY INCREASED SPEED AND BRAKES WERE NOIR EFFECTIVE, LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH CAUSED A MASSIVE ACCIDENT INVOLVING MULTIPLE CARS AND RESULTED IN MULTIPLE INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190323

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170825 — power train

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.

Campaign 17V516000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2018 — complaint volume: 390

R 20180702 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 18V358000 — check if this car was fixed