Model year record

2017 GMC Acadia

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 958 owner complaints on file.

GMC Acadia, 2017–2023 generation
Pictured: the 2017–2023 generation. MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V334000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
995,085
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-10
Owners notified
2024-02-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V358000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
895
Reported to NHTSA
2018-05-31
Owners notified
2018-07-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V516000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
2,905
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-22
Owners notified
2017-08-25

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V802000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
1,844
Reported to NHTSA
2016-11-04
Owners notified
2016-12-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train22936,000 mi
Electrical system18635,040 mi
Unknown or other16732,600 mi
Air bags76200 mi
Engine6238,538 mi
Steering3415,885 mi
Service brakes3335,596 mi
Exterior lighting242,200 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1333,000 mi
Seat belts1330,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system127,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection1050,000 mi
Electrical system: horn8633 mi
Suspension821,000 mi
Vehicle speed control814,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking729,000 mi
Wheels725,000 mi
Seats650 mi
Lane departure: assist514,009 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift5—
Tires570,000 mi
Structure: body45 mi
Back over prevention: warnings3—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings3—
Lane departure: warning3—
Visibility/wiper334,019 mi
Engine and engine cooling290,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2—
Service brakes, hydraulic266,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1—
Child seat1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights180,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance1—
Fuel system, gasoline1150,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages174,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch125,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)13,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit12,500 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft117,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder137,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1115,911 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1132,000 mi
Traction control system158,000 mi
Tether, lower anchor (on car seat or vehicle)1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control127,200 mi
Visibility1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—

The 2016 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2018 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other GMC Acadia model years

All GMC Acadia recalls by year

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