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2018 GMC Acadia: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 395 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

2recalls
395complaints
8crashes reported
1fires reported
12injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train163 · 41%
  • Unknown Or Other118 · 30%
  • Electrical System108 · 27%
  • Engine33 · 8%
  • Steering24 · 6%
  • Service Brakes21 · 5%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)12 · 3%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System7 · 2%
  • Lane Departure6 · 2%
  • Back Over Prevention5 · 1%

What owners report

Fuel System, Gasoline

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

Unknown Or Other

Urgent code going off due to thermostat not being red gauge is stuck

Engine

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

Seat Belts

I am unknown of what the issue is with the seatbelts on all seats will not properly lock.

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 GMC Acadia SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 GMC Acadia SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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