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2017 GMC Acadia: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 703 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

4recalls
703complaints
10crashes reported
2fires reported
15injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train234 · 33%
  • Electrical System192 · 27%
  • Unknown Or Other167 · 24%
  • Air Bags71 · 10%
  • Engine61 · 9%
  • Steering33 · 5%
  • Service Brakes33 · 5%
  • Exterior Lighting25 · 4%
  • Lane Departure17 · 2%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance13 · 2%

What owners report

Power Train

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?

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine

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.

Service Brakes

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 !

Tires

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:

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
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.