2017 GMC Acadia problems and complaints
Owners have filed 707 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Acadia. The most-reported areas: Power Train (236), Electrical System (193), Unknown Or Other (167).
Key takeaways
- 707 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 20 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 236 | 33% |
| Electrical System | 193 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 167 | 24% |
| Air Bags | 76 | 11% |
| Engine | 62 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 5% |
| Steering | 35 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 25 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 17 | 2% |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 13 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 GMC Acadia SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 GMC Acadia SUV FWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Other/I Am Not Sure - filed 2026-10-28
The car seat hasn't failed but it was involved in an accident caused by a driver rear ending me. The seat is unusable and the insurance company is refusing to cover the cost of a replacement. They have told me to purchase a used one . The seat I have is 1 year old and has an expiration date of November 15, 2034. They c...
Steering - filed 2026-10-24
Warning light "steering assist is reduced, drive with care" pops on, check engine light comes on, thermostat gauge does not work, full on coolant, cruise control does not work when this populates. Steering is different and does not feel safe.
Engine - filed 2026-10-12
Steering assist warning. Thermostat and temp control sensor changed twice in 2 years.
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More for the 2017 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.