KnownCarProblems2018 GMC Acadia Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 396 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 GMC Acadia, most often about the transmission (41% of complaints, typically around 37,000 miles). It is 5th of 20 Acadia model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2018 GMC Acadia problems
Transmission
163 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. When the vehicle was turned off, the instrument panel remained illuminated and "put the vehicle in park" was displayed. As a result, the battery died. The contact called reno buick GMC cadillac at [phone] (located at 900 kietzke ln, reno, nv 89502) and scheduled a diagnostic…
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that when the gear was shifted into park, a warning beep sounded, informed the driver that the vehicle was not in park. The contact was unable to turn the vehicle off. After several attempts, the contact was able to shift the vehicle into park and turn the vehicle…
Other or unspecified
118 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles.
When I turn the car off I receive the message shift to park. The car is already in park and I have to shift multiple times for the car to register it as parked.
Shift to park warning is coming on, I am not able to turn the car off. The car is rolling either forward or backward while in the parked position. I have to turn the car on and off many times plus put it in forward, reverse, neutral and most of the time that still does not fix the problem. The car will not turn off…
Electrical
109 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, adas.
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. When placing the vehicle into park, "action required, shift to park" appeared and a warning chime sounded. When the vehicle was placed into park and shut off, the beeping noise continued. Upon starting the vehicle, the warning noise and indicator turned off and the vehicle operated…
I put the car in park, but the instrument panel reads "shift to park." the engine turns off, but the electrical system stays on because the car doesn't think it's actually in park. I have to turn the engine back on, shift to another gear, shift back to park, and turn the engine off to see if it registers that the car…
Engine
35 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles.
Put car in park went to kill it and it wont turn off says shift to park it is in park had to do this like 10 times ..twice today..my car wont turn off finally got it off. I have only had this 2018 Acadia lead than 1 mth.. I have read where this is a big major issue.. What do I do
My 2018 GMC Acadia slt-1 has been having acceleration issues like shuddering and or feels like a full loss of power , with no check engine light. I've taken it into the dealership twice for this problem . I've only taken it in this 2nd time because it got worse and scared me that it would die on the highway. It also…
Steering
24 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles.
Shift to park known issue has started. I've had the car for 1 yr. 5 months. I know there are lawsuits on this issue. Continuous issue and getting worse. This needs to be taken care of by gm. It is epidemic in their acadias. Stationary and putting it into park. It doesn't recognize it's in park! It's been occurring off…
This vehicle has always since we bought it gave US tremendous problems while driving during a snowy day. Brakes typically do not work, at times even going through a red light and thankfully not been in an accident. Recently, the stability control system and the antilock braking system stopped working while under a…
Brakes
22 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles.
I have been having issues with the GMC Acadia's shift to park function. On a daily basis while driving, when I stop the car and shift it into park, take my foot off the break, and turn off the ignition, the car beeps continuously and displays a message that the car is not in park. I typically have to turn the car on…
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that upon depression of the brake pedal, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where she was informed that the brake pads and all four rotors needed to be replaced. The contact then called…
Stability control
12 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 30,500 miles.
The vehicle keeps saying "shift into park" when parked. Can not correctly shut the vehicle off or lock the doors all the dash stays lit up. Must run through the gears several times. Turning it off and on until it goes away.
I have received the 'shift to park' error message on the dash when the car is already in park. One time with the car off, the error message on, the car started to roll despite it being in park. I had to restart the car, shift the shifter down then back to park back down and back to park before the car would recognize…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the reduced engine power message was displayed. The RPM increased to high, and the engine revved. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the failure was related to…
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 GMC Acadia recalls
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.
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 2018 GMC Acadia
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 GMC Acadia?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (163 complaints, typically around 37,000 miles); other or unspecified (118 complaints, typically around 28,000 miles); electrical (109 complaints, typically around 32,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Acadia have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 31, 2018 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the GMC Acadia?
- It is 5th of 20 Acadia model years by number of complaints, with 396 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.