2017 Gmc Acadia: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 701 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
701
Complaints
4
Recalls
10
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
15
Injuries
24.5
Severity index
Severity index 24.5 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Gmc Acadia ranks 120 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 12% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 234 | 33.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 193 | 27.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 167 | 23.8% |
| AIR BAGS | 76 | 10.8% |
| ENGINE | 61 | 8.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 37 | 5.3% |
| STEERING | 33 | 4.7% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 25 | 3.6% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 234 of 701 complaints (33.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 120 |
| 2020 | 119 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2024 | 107 |
| 2025 | 68 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 37 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V516000 | 22/08/2017 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 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. |
| 18V358000 | 31/05/2018 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 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 |
| 16V802000 | 04/11/2016 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 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 |
| 23V334000 | 10/05/2023 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.