2016 GMC Acadia: recalls and problems
4 recalls and 236 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags.
Most common problems
What owners report
Technician told me the engine "grenaded itself". "cylinder #4 melted into the side walls of the cylinder wall caused by air to fuel mix ratio controlled by the ecu failure to mix appropriately." my family and i were traveling for easter and were stranded on the side of the highway. i had a private repair shop (greenville auto clinic llc) confirm as well as the local dealership greenville chevy. the vehicle require
The cable that attaches the front driver seatbelt to the base of the seat (left side), suddenly broke when simply buckling the belt.
Transmission began hesitating around 1800rpm with only 92,000 miles showing on the odometer. it feels like a flutter as the transmission shifts into the next gear. i have heard the 2016 year group has had transmission problems. believe a recall is justified.
Without warning transmission overheated, blew out fluid and caught the front end of the vehicle on fire
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | ||||
| 2016 GMC Acadia SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering ACADIA, ACADIA DENALI. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.