2017 GMC Acadia: recalls and problems
4 recalls and 703 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Most common problems
What owners report
My shift to park senor come on often and wouldn't let me turn the vehicle off. i have taken to dealership for repair. long wait and because parts are back ordered due to numerous vehicles having this same problem. this has left me stranded in my vehicle and not able to turn it off and leave the vehicle. i feel this is unsafe and should be handled on a recall. i am now without a vehicle for who knows how long?
My acadia went into limp mode displaying low power mode on the screen and wouldn’t start for a couple days after. lights started illuminating on the dash as abs, traction control, and stanilitrack, then check engine light came on and my gmc app displayed code p2138. i have had since low power and extremely high gas consumption.
Something inside the wheel started smoking and my gmc app displayed low break fluid. i pulled over and had someone come out two days later. the breakpad had uneven wear and the caliper had a broken seal on it which in turn tore the caliper up! this was not a safe situation to have with 4 kids in the car. this car has been one problem after another !
P235/65r18, 106v 3 of the 4 tires are bubbled out lose air and are constantly feeling as if they are hydroplaning with lack of ice water or snow, constantly having to fill the tires with air. one has popped completely and am driving on a spare tire. it is unsafe to drive, 33 of the 4 tpms sensors have quit working as well:
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | ||||
| 2017 GMC Acadia SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering ACADIA LIMITED, ACADIA, ACADIA DENALI. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.