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GMC Acadia 2017–2023 problems by year and mileage

2nd generation · GM C1XX

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The 2017 GMC Acadia

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Median failure report
33,000 mi
Complaints filed
705
Recalls naming this year
4

† This median likely runs low (why).

Most reported on the 2017

  1. Transmission and driveline236 reports · median 36,000 mi
  2. Electrical system193 reports · median 35,000 mi
  3. Problems owners could not categorise167 reports · median 33,000 mi

Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Power train — driveline
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2018 GMC Acadia

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Median failure report
32,000 mi
Complaints filed
396
Recalls naming this year
2

† This median likely runs low (why).

Most reported on the 2018

  1. Transmission and driveline163 reports · median 37,000 mi
  2. Problems owners could not categorise118 reports · median 28,000 mi
  3. Electrical system109 reports · median 32,000 mi

Recall areas Fuel system, gasoline — delivery · Power train — driveline
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2019 GMC Acadia

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Median failure report
40,000 mi
Complaints filed
387
Recalls naming this year
2

† This median likely runs low (why).

Most reported on the 2019

  1. Transmission and driveline154 reports · median 50,000 mi
  2. Problems owners could not categorise120 reports
  3. Electrical system105 reports

Recall areas Tires · Power train — automatic transmission
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2020 GMC Acadia

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Median failure report
too few reports to time
Complaints filed
106
Recalls naming this year
6

Most reported on the 2020

  1. Engine29 reports
  2. Electrical system28 reports
  3. Transmission and driveline22 reports

Recall areas Back over prevention — sensing system · Tires · Power train — automatic transmission
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2021 GMC Acadia

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Median failure report
too few reports to time
Complaints filed
153
Recalls naming this year
2

Most reported on the 2021

  1. Electrical system38 reports
  2. Engine29 reports
  3. Fuel and propulsion system26 reports

Recall areas Back over prevention — sensing system · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2022 GMC Acadia

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Median failure report
too few reports to time
Complaints filed
49
Recalls naming this year
3

Most reported on the 2022

  1. Electrical system15 reports
  2. Engine14 reports
  3. Problems owners could not categorise10 reports

Recall areas Fuel system, gasoline — storage · Suspension — rear · Air bags — air bag/restraint control module
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2023 GMC Acadia

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Median failure report
too few reports to time
Complaints filed
46
Recalls naming this year
4

Most reported on the 2023

  1. Engine13 reports
  2. Transmission and driveline13 reports
  3. Electrical system10 reports

Recall areas Visibility — windshield · Power train — automatic transmission · Power train — driveline
Check the VIN at NHTSA

Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. † Median likely runs low (complaints filed after 2020). Latest: the 2019; earliest: the 2018, and the 2018 is 1 year older (part of the gap is age). 4 of these years carry fewer than 30 reports with an odometer reading and show no median at all, rather than one computed from a handful.

The short answer

“Is the 2017–2023 GMC Acadia reliable?”

Median of reported failures
32,000 mi
90% of reports came by
73,000 mi
Reports with mileage
713
Recalls
18

At least 40% of this generation’s complaints came after 2020, so its median likely runs low (why).

Most reported

  1. Transmission and driveline33.1% of complaints · median 37,000 mi
  2. Electrical system27.0% of complaints · median 31,000 mi
  3. Problems owners could not categorise24.9% of complaints · median 30,000 mi

When each system fails ↓

Documented problems

What each one is ↓

Owners filed 1,842 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017–2023 GMC Acadia; the transmission and driveline leads with 33.1% of them, and half of the 713 that record an odometer reading came by 32,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.

No single peak: the middle half runs 16,000 to 48,000 miles.

Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗

How many miles does a 2017–2023 GMC Acadia last?

On the 2017–2023 GMC Acadia, half of the 713 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 32,000 miles and 90% by 73,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).

7 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 2 past 200,000 — each one proof that an Acadia reached that mileage, not that it failed there.

Figure 1 · GMC Acadia 2017–2023 · 713 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

10,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 136 complaints

Mileage at failure, GMC Acadia 2017–2023Histogram of 713 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 10,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 30,000 to 40,000 miles with 136 complaints, 19.1 percent of the total. No single peak: the middle half runs 16,000 to 48,000 miles. A further 2 complaints, 0.3 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 32,000.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 2 complaints (0.3%), plotted separately
10%
2,500
25%
16,000
Median
32,000
75%
48,000
90%
73,000
Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–10,00012217.1%
10,000–20,0009012.6%
20,000–30,00010514.7%
30,000–40,00013619.1%
40,000–50,0009112.8%
50,000–60,000466.5%
60,000–70,000385.3%
70,000–80,000233.2%
80,000–90,000172.4%
90,000–100,000142.0%
100,000–110,00071.0%
110,000–120,00060.8%
120,000–130,00071.0%
130,000–140,00020.3%
140,000–150,00020.3%
150,000–160,00040.6%
160,000–170,00010.1%
200,000+20.3%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

How to read these figures

Common Acadia problems, and when they happen

Figure 2 · GMC Acadia 2017–2023

When each system fails

Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)

  1. Airbag system96 reportsmedian 16,000middle half 4,500–70,000
  2. Brakes100 reportsmedian 28,000middle half 16,000–41,000
  3. Problems owners could not categorise459 reportsmedian 30,000middle half 15,000–40,000
  4. Electrical system498 reportsmedian 31,000middle half 15,000–43,000
  5. Engine234 reportsmedian 36,000middle half 18,000–52,000
  6. Transmission and driveline609 reportsmedian 37,000middle half 21,000–56,000
  7. Steering134 reportsmedian 48,000middle half 16,000–70,000
  • Your odometer, once entered below

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.

All systems in a table
Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Transmission and driveline60933.1%37,00021,000–56,000
Electrical system49827.0%31,00015,000–43,000
Problems owners could not categorise45924.9%30,00015,000–40,000
Engine23412.7%36,00018,000–52,000
Steering1347.3%48,00016,000–70,000
Brakes1005.4%28,00016,000–41,000
Airbag system965.2%16,0004,500–70,000
Fuel and propulsion system693.7%——
Exterior lighting412.2%2,500500–10,000
Lane departure412.2%——

Known problems with the 2017–2023 Acadia

Shifter/Electrical 2017–2019

'Shift to Park' fault: a micro switch inside the shifter assembly is over-travelled and the button is forced into the switch body, so the vehicle does not register that it is in Park. The car refuses to shut off or lock, warns 'Shift to Park' while already in Park, and drains the battery. Contaminated or corroded transmission range sensors and shifter harness connectors produce the same symptom. GM's remedy replaces the shifter assembly and jumper harness.

Engine 2017–2019

2.5L LCV four-cylinder oil consumption and low-power complaints; the engine was dropped after 2019 in favor of the 2.0L turbo.

Powertrain boundary at 2020

Major mid-generation powertrain change at MY2020: the 2.5L I4 was replaced by the 2.0L LSY turbo and the 6-speed automatic by the 9-speed 9T65, so 2017-2019 and 2020-2023 are distinct failure populations.

Engine

Auto stop/start system faults on the 3.6L causing rough restarts and complaints of hesitation.

Before you buy a 2017–2023 Acadia: the 3-minute check

Generated from 713 mileage-tagged complaints, 18 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas.

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 18 campaigns cover this generation.
  2. Check Shifter/Electrical on 2017–2019 cars. What each looks like: Known problems.
  3. Check engine on 2017–2019 cars.
  4. Check powertrain on boundary at 2020 cars.
  5. Years differ here: from 46 to 705 complaints a year — compare them by model year.
  6. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.

Acadia problems by mileage: where your car sits

Type your odometer, or read the table.

earlier past most reports · in window inside the middle half · later before most · reports, not your odds (how to read)

Where each system’s reports sit against common odometer readings
SystemMiddle half of reports, miAt 60k mi83% belowAt 90k mi94% belowAt 120k mi97% belowAt 150k mi99% belowAt 200k mi100% below
Transmission and driveline21,000–56,000earlierearlierearlierearlierearlier
Electrical system15,000–43,000earlierearlierearlierearlierearlier
Problems owners could not categorise15,000–40,000earlierearlierearlierearlierearlier
Engine18,000–52,000earlierearlierearlierearlierearlier
Steering16,000–70,000in windowearlierearlierearlierearlier
Brakes16,000–41,000earlierearlierearlierearlierearlier
Airbag system4,500–70,000in windowearlierearlierearlierearlier

Figure 3 · GMC Acadia 2017–2023 · 713 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Steps at bin edges (how to read it)

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, GMC Acadia 2017–2023Of 713 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 10,000-mile bin edge. 83 percent below 60,000 miles. 94 percent below 90,000 miles. 97 percent below 120,000 miles. 99 percent below 150,000 miles. 100 percent below 200,000 miles. Median 32,000 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 83% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 94% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 97% of reports below
  • 150,000 mi — 99% of reports below
  • 200,000 mi — 100% of reports below
  • Median (the 50% line)
  • Your odometer, once entered

Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

2017–2023 GMC Acadia recalls (18)

NHTSA records 18 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).

The campaigns cluster around the transmission and driveline (4), the fuel system (4), the airbag system (3) (why one area can repeat).

Summaries below shorten NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Oct 2023 · 2023 · VisibilityA windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.

    What can happen. A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification…

    NHTSA campaign 23V-681 (2023-10-12).

  2. May 2023 · 2017 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…

    The 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.

    What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 23V-334 (2023-05-10).

  3. Mar 2023 · 2023 · Power TrainA half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft…

    What can happen. A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac…

    NHTSA campaign 23V-172 (2023-03-16).

  4. Feb 2023 · 2023 · Power TrainSeparation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.

    What can happen. Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a…

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or…

    NHTSA campaign 23V-043 (2023-02-02).

  5. Sep 2022 · 2020–2021 · Back Over PreventionAn inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera…

    What can happen. An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer…

    NHTSA campaign 22V-709 (2022-09-22).

  6. Sep 2022 · 2023 · EquipmentIllegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

    What can happen. Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC…

    NHTSA campaign 22V-708 (2022-09-22).

  7. Jun 2022 · 2022 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.

    What can happen. A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022.…

    NHTSA campaign 22V-446 (2022-06-23).

  8. Jun 2022 · 2022 · SuspensionA loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.

    What can happen. A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac…

    NHTSA campaign 22V-427 (2022-06-16).

  9. Sep 2021 · 2022 · Air BagsThe air bags will not deploy with an unactivated SDM, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    The defect. General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Acadia vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) may have been left in "manufacturing mode" and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

    What can happen. The air bags will not deploy with an unactivated SDM, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    The free fix. The vehicles will be returned to the assembly plant for SDM activation. Both affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may…

    NHTSA campaign 21V-702 (2021-09-10).

  10. Jun 2021 · 2021 · Fuel System, GasolineImproperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.

    What can happen. Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006…

    NHTSA campaign 21V-422 (2021-06-03).

  11. Feb 2021 · 2019–2020 · TiresOver cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC…

    What can happen. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle…

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267…

    NHTSA campaign 21V-115 (2021-02-25).

  12. Nov 2020 · 2020 · TiresOvercured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that…

    What can happen. Overcured tires may experience a carcass break in the sidewall resulting in a sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread/belt loss. Either…

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect vehicles and replace tires that have DOT number and production mold number combinations identified by Continental, free of charge. The recall began…

    NHTSA campaign 20V-684 (2020-11-05).

  13. Oct 2020 · 2019–2020 · Power TrainMissing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC…

    What can happen. Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the…

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact…

    NHTSA campaign 20V-668 (2020-10-29).

  14. Oct 2020 · 2020 · Fuel System, GasolineInsufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked…

    What can happen. Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at…

    NHTSA campaign 20V-639 (2020-10-15).

  15. Jul 2020 · 2020 · Air BagsIf the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag…

    What can happen. If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac…

    NHTSA campaign 20V-446 (2020-07-30).

  16. May 2018 · 2017–2018 · Fuel System, GasolineA damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

    The 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…

    What can happen. A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

    The free fix. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 18V-358 (2018-05-31).

  17. Aug 2017 · 2017–2018 · Power TrainIf the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose…

    The 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.

    What can happen. 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…

    The free fix. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 17V-516 (2017-08-22).

  18. Nov 2016 · 2017 · Service Brakes, HydraulicIf there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The 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…

    What can happen. If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 16V-802 (2016-11-04).

Some of these 18 campaigns also cover Chevrolet Traverse 2018–2023 (6 of them): the same campaign number appears in NHTSA’s file against both, which means the same defect and the same free repair. 9 of the 18 are specific to this vehicle alone.

Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported

Out of 1,842 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:

Crashes
41 (2.2%)
Fires
7
Injury reports
26
Fatality reports
0

Self-reported and overlapping (how to read these).

Acadia problems by model year

The 2017 drew the most complaints of this generation, 705, most of them about the transmission and driveline, and the 2023 the fewest, 46. A typical year drew about 153.

That makes the 2017 stand out at roughly 4.6 times a typical year (what a yearly count can and cannot say).

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileageMedian milesMost reportedRecalls
201770538133,000†Transmission and driveline (236)4
201839618032,000†Transmission and driveline (163)2
20193878340,000†Transmission and driveline (154)2
202010622under 30 reportsEngine (29)6
202115327under 30 reportsElectrical system (38)2
2022497under 30 reportsElectrical system (15)3
20234613under 30 reportsEngine (13)4

† At least 40% of that year’s complaints came after 2020; its median likely runs low (why).

What Acadia owners reported

The contact owns a 2023 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway at 2-3 MPH, the brake pedal became firm for 3–5 seconds. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal after several attempts. The messages “Low Engine Power” and "Service ESC" were momentarily displayed after the…

2023 · 81,000 miles · Engine

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into gear after parking in the McDonald's drive thru. The vehicle was shifted into gear and resumed normal operations after an extended period. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the…

2017 · 48,000 miles · Transmission and driveline

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering message was displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the temperature gauge remained at zero. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle…

2018 · 112,000 miles · Fuel system

The contact owns a 2019 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate fuel level. The fuel sending unit was replaced twice; however, the failure persisted. The contact became aware of the recurring failure while refueling the vehicle and noticing that the vehicle consumed more fuel than…

2019 · 64,000 miles · Fuel system

Built from 713 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built

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