2018 GMC Acadia
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.
- Complaints
- 395
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 395 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
41% · 163 reportsMost commonly citing floor shift and column shift.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2024-08-01
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, 2026-08-10
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, 2026-07-21
Electrical system
28% · 109 reportsMost commonly citing warning and 12v/24v/48v battery.
Engine
9% · 34 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2019-03-22
Also filed under Service brakes
Steering
6% · 24 reportsService brakes
5% · 21 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2019-03-23
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2018Complaint volume 395 complaints filed for this model year.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 GMC Acadia — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 163 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 109 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 34 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V516000 · Power train
- Recall 18V358000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2018 GMC Acadia reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 GMC Acadia is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 GMC Acadia?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Acadia have?
- 2 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.