Model year
2017 GMC Acadia
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 705 complaints for the 2017 GMC Acadia (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (229), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (186), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (167). NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 17–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 428 complaints
- 2008 854 complaints
- 2009 331 complaints
- 2010 343 complaints
- 2011 269 complaints
- 2012 296 complaints
- 2013 135 complaints
- 2014 463 complaints
- 2015 243 complaints
- 2016 236 complaints
- 2017 705 complaints
- 2018 396 complaints
- 2019 387 complaints
- 2020 106 complaints
- 2021 154 complaints
- 2022 49 complaints
- 2023 47 complaints
- 2024 61 complaints
- 2025 67 complaints
- 2026 10 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
23V334000 · May 10, 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.
18V358000 · May 31, 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…
17V516000 · Aug 22, 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.
16V802000 · Nov 4, 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…
Complaints
705 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 2, injury field 15, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denali SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.15 | NHTSA photo |
| Denali SUV FWD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| Limited SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | — |
| Limited SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | — |
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.15 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia FWD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Acadia FWD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Acadia AWD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 25 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Acadia AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Acadia Limited FWD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Acadia Limited AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
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