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2015 GMC Acadia: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 261 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags.

4recalls
261complaints
6crashes reported
3fires reported
5injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Air Bags104 · 40%
  • Steering31 · 12%
  • Electrical System30 · 11%
  • Unknown Or Other24 · 9%
  • Power Train23 · 9%
  • Engine19 · 7%
  • Exterior Lighting16 · 6%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)13 · 5%
  • Seat Belts9 · 3%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System9 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine

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 corrective part / repair

Seat Belts

the flexible steel cable connecting the seat belt to the seat separated and broke resulting in no way to use the seatbelt/connecting the seat belt to the connector on the seat.

Seat Belts

Drivers side seat belt broke where it connects to floor part. cable broke. never have had this to happen in my life!!!

Latches/Locks/Linkages

The contact owns a 2015 gmc acadia. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate was opened, however the tailgate failed to function as intended. the contact noticed an abnormal grinding sound and the tailgate independently closed while the contact was removing packages from the trunk of the vehicle. the contact stated that the failure occurred when using the key to open the tailgate or when opening

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 GMC Acadia SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2015 GMC Acadia SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering ACADIA, ACADIA DENALI. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.