GMC Acadia 2017–2023
2nd generation · GM C1XX
NHTSA data through 13 August 20262,534 complaints, 959 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 959
- Median of reported failures
- 33,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Transmission and driveline (23.8%)
- Recalls
- 18
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 16,000 and 48,000 miles.
Figure 1 · GMC Acadia 2017–2023 · 959 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 10,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 183 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 3 complaints (0.3%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 2,500
- 25%
- 16,000
- Median
- 32,800
- 75%
- 48,000
- 90%
- 72,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10,000 | 169 | 17.6% |
| 10,000–20,000 | 114 | 11.9% |
| 20,000–30,000 | 144 | 15.0% |
| 30,000–40,000 | 183 | 19.1% |
| 40,000–50,000 | 136 | 14.2% |
| 50,000–60,000 | 60 | 6.3% |
| 60,000–70,000 | 47 | 4.9% |
| 70,000–80,000 | 30 | 3.1% |
| 80,000–90,000 | 18 | 1.9% |
| 90,000–100,000 | 18 | 1.9% |
| 100,000–110,000 | 9 | 0.9% |
| 110,000–120,000 | 5 | 0.5% |
| 120,000–130,000 | 10 | 1.0% |
| 130,000–140,000 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 140,000–150,000 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 150,000–160,000 | 6 | 0.6% |
| 160,000–170,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 2,534 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017–2023 GMC Acadia, and 959 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 16,000 and 48,000 miles. The median is 32,800 miles.
The most-reported areas are the transmission and driveline (23.8% of complaints, typically around 37,000 miles), the electrical system (19.5% of complaints, typically around 31,000 miles), problems owners could not categorise (17.9% of complaints, typically around 30,000 miles).
18 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2017–2023 GMC Acadia last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2017–2023 GMC Acadia were filed by 33,000 miles and 90% by 72,000 miles — figures drawn from 959 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
3 reports (0.3%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Acadia reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2017–2023 Acadia: the 3-minute check
Generated from 959 mileage-tagged complaints, 18 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 18 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check shifter/electrical on 2017–2019 cars. '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…
- Check engine on 2017–2019 cars. 2.5L LCV four-cylinder oil consumption and low-power complaints; the engine was dropped after 2019 in favor of the 2.0L turbo.
- Check powertrain on boundary at 2020 cars. 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.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 16,000 and 48,000 miles, with a median of 33,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the transmission and driveline and the electrical system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 31,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · GMC Acadia 2017–2023
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Airbag system94 reports16,0004,500–70,000Airbag system: 94 reports, median 16,000 miles, middle half 4,500 to 70,000 miles.
- Brakes97 reports28,00016,000–41,000Brakes: 97 reports, median 28,000 miles, middle half 16,000 to 41,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise453 reports30,00015,000–40,000Problems owners could not categorise: 453 reports, median 30,000 miles, middle half 15,000 to 40,000 miles.
- Electrical system493 reports31,00014,000–43,000Electrical system: 493 reports, median 31,000 miles, middle half 14,000 to 43,000 miles.
- Engine221 reports35,00017,000–49,000Engine: 221 reports, median 35,000 miles, middle half 17,000 to 49,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline604 reports37,00021,000–56,000Transmission and driveline: 604 reports, median 37,000 miles, middle half 21,000 to 56,000 miles.
- Steering130 reports48,00028,000–78,000Steering: 130 reports, median 48,000 miles, middle half 28,000 to 78,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 604 | 23.8% | 37,000 | 21,000–56,000 |
| Electrical system | 493 | 19.5% | 31,000 | 14,000–43,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 453 | 17.9% | 30,000 | 15,000–40,000 |
| Engine | 221 | 8.7% | 35,000 | 17,000–49,000 |
| Steering | 130 | 5.1% | 48,000 | 28,000–78,000 |
| Brakes | 97 | 3.8% | 28,000 | 16,000–41,000 |
| Airbag system | 94 | 3.7% | 16,000 | 4,500–70,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 65 | 2.6% | — | — |
| Lane departure | 44 | 1.7% | — | — |
| Forward collision avoidance | 44 | 1.7% | — | — |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · GMC Acadia 2017–2023 · 959 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 84% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 94% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 97% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 100%: the remaining 0.3% of reports (3) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
84% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Transmission and driveline — median 37,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 31,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 30,000 mi
- Engine — median 35,000 mi
- Brakes — median 28,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Steering — middle half 28,000–78,000 mi
- Airbag system — middle half 4,500–70,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
94% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Transmission and driveline — median 37,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 31,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 30,000 mi
- Engine — median 35,000 mi
- Steering — median 48,000 mi
- Brakes — median 28,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 16,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
97% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Transmission and driveline — median 37,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 31,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 30,000 mi
- Engine — median 35,000 mi
- Steering — median 48,000 mi
- Brakes — median 28,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 16,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 32,800 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 23.8% of complaints (604 reports, 308 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 37,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 21,000 and 56,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 19.5% of complaints (493 reports, 190 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 31,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 14,000 and 43,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 17.9% of complaints (453 reports, 141 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 30,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 15,000 and 40,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 8.7% of complaints (221 reports, 58 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 35,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 17,000 and 49,000 miles.
The steering accounts for 5.1% of complaints (130 reports, 24 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 48,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 28,000 and 78,000 miles.
The brakes account for 3.8% of complaints (97 reports, 42 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 28,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 16,000 and 41,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2017 model year drew the most — 954 complaints — while 2023 drew the fewest at 67. The median year sits at 215.
That makes 2017 an outlier: roughly 4.4 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 18 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the transmission and driveline (4), the fuel system (4), the airbag system (3). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 2,534 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 71 (2.8%)
- Fires
- 12
- Injury reports
- 45
- Fatality reports
- 0
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
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.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 954 | 514 |
| 2018 | 529 | 240 |
| 2019 | 537 | 111 |
| 2020 | 160 | 34 |
| 2021 | 215 | 32 |
| 2022 | 72 | 10 |
| 2023 | 67 | 18 |
Recalls (18) — is your car included?
Feb 2024 · 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 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.
Nov 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 letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232419690.
Jul 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 disengaging from the transmission.
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 customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.
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 crash.
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 GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222393410.
Jan 2023 · 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 to fail or function intermittently.
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 service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222378380.
Oct 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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 customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222381690.
Jul 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. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366070.
Jul 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 customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222364330.
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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 contact GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212344261.
Jul 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 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212335590.
Mar 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 Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
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 control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Dec 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 were overcured.
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 condition increases the risk of a crash.
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 December 17, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202319030.
Dec 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 Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
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 presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
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 GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Nov 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 nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.
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 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202314760.
Sep 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 (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.
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 customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.
Jul 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 pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
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 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.
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, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.
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 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.
Dec 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 caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
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 contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.
What owners reported
The 2017 GMC Acadia horn takes an unreasonable amount of force to engage. This has been noted by several users. My spouse had a semi truck come into her lane a day ago and could not get horn to sound to warn other driver. GMC dealership investigated and said its just the way the assembly works in this model. I believe…
2017 · 2 miles · Airbag system
Hearing rattle sound from 2nd and 3rd row from day1 for 2017 GMC Acadia denali. Primary source seems(something inside) seats in 2nd row and may be 3rd row. Rattle can be heard when going over bumps or bad road patches on usual city roads. Seems whenever vehicle goes over a bad road patch, 2nd/3rd row seats vibrate a…
2017 · 5 miles · Body structure
The horn is extremely difficult to activate. A person must use extreme weight and pressure to get the horn to work. Dealership told me that i am not the first person to complain about the issue but as of yet there is no repair that they have to fix the problem. This occurs no matter whether the vehicle is moving or…
2017 · 20 miles · Problems owners could not categorise
Vehicle states, 'shift to park,' when trying to turn off engine when it is already in park. Turn vehicle back on and have to shift multiple times out and then back into park before car will recognize it is in fact in park to shut down entire engine. Have replaced battery once already. Vehicle is stationary and foot is…
2017 · 20 miles · Engine
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