2017 Gmc Acadia problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (196) · Electrical System (74) · Air Bags (67)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
381 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2023-05-10 · campaign 23V334000 · 995,085 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2018-05-31 · campaign 18V358000 · 895 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2017-08-22 · campaign 17V516000 · 2,905 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
Risk: If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2016-11-04 · campaign 16V802000 · 1,844 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
Risk: If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.
Service bulletins (1,381)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,381 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-28 · Other/I Am Not Sure · 💥 crash“the car seat hasn't failed but it was involved in an accident caused by a driver rear ending me. the seat is unusable and the insurance company is refusing to cover the cost of a replacement. they have told me to purchase a used one . the seat i have is 1 year old and has an expiration date of november 15, 2034. they claim car seats depreciate.…”
2026-10-24 · Steering“warning light "steering assist is reduced, drive with care" pops on, check engine light comes on, thermostat gauge does not work, full on coolant, cruise control does not work when this populates. steering is different and does not feel safe. …”
2026-10-12 · Engine“steering assist warning. thermostat and temp control sensor changed twice in 2 years.…”
2026-09-29 · Power Train · 48,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 gmc acadia. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into gear after parking in the mcdonald's drive thru. the vehicle was shifted into gear and resumed normal operations after an extended period. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the vehicle operated as designed, and no …”
2026-09-22 · Steering“bad thermostat causing power steering to go out and lose ac.…”
2026-08-27 · 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 …”
2026-07-20 · 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 …”
2026-07-20 · 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: …”
2026-07-20 · Vehicle Speed Control“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. …”
2026-07-14 · Unknown Or Other“shift to park take forever to get it to recognize that vehicle is in park. my lane departure only works sometimes. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.