2014 GMC Acadia problems and complaints

Owners have filed 467 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 GMC Acadia. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (246), Electrical System (91), Engine (46).

Key takeaways

  • 467 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 15 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Air Bags24653%
Electrical System9119%
Engine4610%
Power Train347%
Unknown Or Other296%
Steering266%
Exterior Lighting204%
Electronic Stability Control (esc)204%
Fuel/Propulsion System194%
Service Brakes102%
Vehicle Speed Control82%
Structure82%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2014 GMC Acadia SUV AWD5/55/55/54/5
2014 GMC Acadia SUV FWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Air Bags - filed 2026-09-09

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control, Stabili-Trak, and the air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the failure was associated with a recent air bag re...

Power Train,engine - filed 2026-06-15

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while in park(P), the vehicle rolled, requiring the driver to turn off and restart the vehicle, and the vehicle successfully shifted in park(P). Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked. The contact stated that ...

Electrical System - filed 2026-06-12

On Sunday June 7, 2026 my husband drove our 2014 GMC Acadia to work. We both work at MSY - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for United Airlines. After he parked in the employee garage that is located in at the old terminal and got on the employee shuttle, the passenger tail light sparked a fire. Airpor...

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More for the 2014 GMC Acadia

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.