The 2017 GMC Acadia is associated with 702 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 157 reports (22% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.6l 6-cyl and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 23 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 702 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (157 / 22%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 10 crash / 2 fire / 9 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 17–23 MPG (6 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Acadia Limited FWD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Acadia Limited AWD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Acadia FWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| Acadia AWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 21 MPG | 25 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| Acadia FWD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Acadia AWD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV FWD | | | | | 16.400000000000002% |
| SUV AWD | | | | | 15% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 GMC Acadia models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
View all 2017 GMC Acadia recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →