The Lemon Index2014 GMC Acadia.
The 2014 GMC Acadia is about average by owner complaints: 96 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 101, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 18 to 19 mpg combined. The best GMC Acadia year is 2013.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 463 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every GMC Acadia year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 21K to 90K miles on the car (206 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 54K–116K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 35K–101K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 34K–84K miles
Recalls 6
- airbags 2023
The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
- airbags 2021
The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
- electrical 2014
In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Show all 6 recalls
- seat belts 2014
In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.
- electrical 2014
In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.
- transmission & drivetrain 2014
In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems GMC told dealers about
GMC sent dealers 1573 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- If a vehicle comes into the dealership with a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or…
- This informational bulletin provides information internal engine noise or damage after oil…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedOutboard front seat belt anchor cable failure2020–2024
- ClosedSeat belt anchor cable failure2019–2020
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Acadia SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Acadia SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Acadia Denali SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Acadia Denali SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3400–3550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Service air bag light went on and off for a few weeks, then it went off for a while, and came on again and stayed on. Drivers seat air bag was diagnosed as being the problem and was replaced.
2014 GMC Acadia owner · NHTSA complaint 10750370
More owner reports
Drivers seat air bag was replaced 2 months ago after service air bag light came on. Service air bag light came back on today.
NHTSA complaint 10750374
2013 GMC Acadia. Has problem with the fuel gauge not accurately displaying correct amount of fuel.
NHTSA complaint 10658475
Quick answers
Is the 2014 GMC Acadia reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 101; 100 is average, lower is better). The best GMC Acadia year by this measure is 2013.
What are the most common 2014 GMC Acadia problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (24%), airbags (16%) and engine (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 GMC Acadia have?
6 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 GMC Acadia get?
18 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 GMC Acadia safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 GMC Acadia problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 21,800 and 90,200 miles. The middle report was at 59,500 miles, from 206 complaints.
Does the 2014 GMC Acadia have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 GMC Acadia cost in fuel a year?
About $3400 to $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 GMC Acadia have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What GMC Acadia year is better than the 2014?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2013, 2016 and 2015.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works