2014 GMC Acadia problems and complaints
Owners have filed 468 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 GMC Acadia. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (246), Electrical System (91), Engine (46).
Key takeaways
- 468 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 15 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 246 | 53% |
| Electrical System | 91 | 19% |
| Engine | 46 | 10% |
| Power Train | 35 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 29 | 6% |
| Steering | 26 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 20 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 20 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 2% |
| Structure | 8 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-13
Im assuming a torque converter shudder is happening and RPMs bounce. Its pretty random. Happens before shifts after shifts and while cruising at a steady speed. Drain and fill did not fix it.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-09
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control, Stabili-Trak, and the air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the failure was associated with a recent air bag re...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-06-15
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while in park(P), the vehicle rolled, requiring the driver to turn off and restart the vehicle, and the vehicle successfully shifted in park(P). Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked. The contact stated that ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.