2017 GMC Acadia problems and complaints
Owners have filed 705 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Acadia. The most-reported areas: Power Train (236), Electrical System (193), Unknown Or Other (167).
Key takeaways
- 705 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 236 | 33% |
| Electrical System | 193 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 167 | 24% |
| Air Bags | 76 | 11% |
| Engine | 62 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 5% |
| Steering | 34 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 25 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 17 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 13 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-12
Steering assist warning. Thermostat and temp control sensor changed twice in 2 years.
Power Train - filed 2026-09-29
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...
Steering - filed 2026-09-22
Bad thermostat causing power steering to go out and lose AC.
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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.