KnownCarProblems2017 GMC Acadia Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 705 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Acadia, most often about the transmission (34% of complaints, typically around 36,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Acadia model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2017 GMC Acadia problems
Transmission
236 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
I have a 2017 Acadia. When the car is shifted into park, the dashboard shows a warning that the car is not in park! It says I can't turn off the car until the car is in park, even though it's in park. After speaking to the service department at my dealership, they informed me that this is a very common issue and they…
2017 Acadia is displaying 'shift to park' message when the car is in park. I have to turn the car off and on and shift to other gears and back to park upwards of 5/10 times pretty much every time I try to turn the car off.
Electrical
193 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 34,500 miles. Parts named most often: horn.
We have had numerous issues with the cars brakes automatically locking up when something triggers the collision safety break. Specifically when crossing rail road tracks after a train has past. As a result the car stops completely and automatically while on railroad tracks and won't allow you to move. You have to put…
The car will not recognize or shift to park.. The car will not turn off while the shifter is in park thinking that the car isn't in park. This is a safety issue since you believe it is in park when the car is saying it isn't and will not clear the alert unless you continuously turn the vehicle on and off and toggle…
Other or unspecified
167 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles.
Shift to park error when car is correctly in park. This does not allow you to shut off your engine. I have had the shifter replace twice already at the dealership. I know it will happen again.
When my vehicle was in park & I was going to turn it off it gave me this message action to park when in park. This has happened several times. I have taken it to the dealership & nothing can be done.
Air bags
76 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 42,500 miles.
I started noticeing when I open my glove box or had someone seating in the passager seat my airbag light would turn on with the engine running. The light would turn on and beep stating service air bag. The light would sometimes stay on or turn off. Once I took my Acadia to the dealership and they ran a bunch of test.…
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v334000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that there was message indicating that the air bags needed to be serviced. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle…
Engine
64 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the ignition failed to turn off. The contact stated that the vehicle ran on for 20 to 30 minutes. King o'rourke buick GMC located at (756 smithtown bypass #102, smithtown, ny 1178, ([phone], confirmed the failure. The contact was…
Between 1300-1500 RPM there is a hesitation for acceleration. It seems the transmission shudders at this RPM at different speeds. This will be the second time the vehicle has been to the dealership with this complaint. The 1st time this occurred the technician reported the car was several bulletins behind and was…
Brakes
36 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 37,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, power assist.
2017 was in garage for 1 week. When tried to start vehicle low brake fluid light came on. Checked brake fluid level was below normal level. Checked under vehicle and all brakes, no sign of any leaks .
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the brake fluid low and brake indicators illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and did not stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to suburban cadillac of troy ([phone], located at 1810 maplelawn dr, troy, mi 48084)…
Steering
34 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles.
Power steering failed/ lose of power steering on 5 times ranging from 2 second to at least 6 second/steering lost at low speed going into driveway of garage/steering lost while car at red light in traffic waiting for green light to go
'steering assist reduced drive with care' warning light shows up at least once a month. The air conditioner and temperature gauge do not work when this is on. We had it checked and there was zero freon in it. Had that refilled totaling over $400 because it's a special kind that takes the 1234 hook up. Steering assist…
Driver assistance
29 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 47,500 miles. Parts named most often: blind spot detection, automatic emergency braking, assist, warning.
The side blind zone alert system failed last year and caused the car to die and leave me stranded. The vehicle was still under manufacturers warranty and the dealership stated that the side blind zone system was faulty and replaced the module and sensors. A little over a year later and the system is doing the same…
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that on various occasions, the "service side detection system" warning message was displayed, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the blind side zone module needed…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 GMC Acadia recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Full 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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Full 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.
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: 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.
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.
Full 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.
Brakes: caliper
Risk: If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 GMC Acadia
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Acadia?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (236 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles); electrical (193 complaints, typically around 34,500 miles); other or unspecified (167 complaints, typically around 33,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Acadia have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 10, 2023 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the GMC Acadia?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Acadia model year since 2000, with 705 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.