2018 GMC Acadia: recalls and problems
2 recalls and 395 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Most common problems
What owners report
The contact owns a 2018 gmc acadia. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering message was displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. in addition, the temperature gauge remained at zero. the dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed high-pressure fuel pump. the contact wa
Urgent code going off due to thermostat not being red gauge is stuck
The car will frequently but not always fail to shut off when the start/stop button is pushed while in park. the message "shift to park" come up on the display and a yellow light comes on in the button. i have to restart the engine and it often takes as many as 10 attempts to finally shut off the engine. between each attempt i have to shift the transmission out of park and back into park. this has been happening for
I am unknown of what the issue is with the seatbelts on all seats will not properly lock.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | ||||
| 2018 GMC Acadia SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Acadia. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.