All cars · GMC Acadia · 2017
2017 GMC Acadia. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 21 / 26 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto 6-spd | AWD | 21 / 25 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 18 / 25 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | AWD | 18 / 25 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 15,000 and 48,000 miles. Median 33,000, from 381 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 36,000 | 22,800–53,200 | 158 |
| Electrical | 34,500 | 15,000–45,000 | 111 |
| Airbags | 42,500 | 1,500–78,000 | 12 |
| Engine | 38,500 | 30,100–52,000 | 27 |
| Steering | 15,900 | 800–57,000 | 9 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 37% |
| Electrical | 31% |
| Brakes | 7% |
| Engine | 6% |
| Lights | 6% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 705 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 12 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 4
23V334000 May 2023 Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
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.
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.
18V358000 May 2018 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
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.
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.
17V516000 Aug 2017 Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
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.
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.
16V802000 Nov 2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
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.
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.
Manufacturer communications 1382
GMC filed 1382 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Acadia SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Acadia SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Acadia Denali SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Acadia Denali SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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