GMC Acadia problems
464 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open.
- Electrical system: 78 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 35,845–95,000 mi
- Powertrain: 31 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 10,000–140,000 mi
- Reliability score 7.0/10 — around the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
As I am accelerating up any sort of incline, the vehicle strongly jerks until I apply more gas. The problem is occurring more frequently as I put more miles on the vehicle.
While driving on a city street the 2014 GMC sierra 6.2 l v8 lost power and started running rough as approaching an intersection. I was able to stop, and reverse the vehicle away from the intersection, to get out of traffic. The engine light was flashing and the truck shut…
Side collision lights in mirrors came on solid amber, and computer message stated to service side collision system, went to GMC dealer , they had to replace two modules located under rear bumper, part # 22960672, $243.39 each. Dealer stated cause was water damage, 12 days out of…
The contact owns a 2014 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 local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
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Common questions
Is the 2014 GMC Acadia reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 464 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 GMC Acadia is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2014 GMC Acadia?
The 2014 GMC Acadia is a higher-risk ownership prospect. Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open. The record behind that call: Electrical system: 78 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 35,845–95,000 mi; Powertrain: 31 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 10,000–140,000 mi; Reliability score 7.0/10 — around the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2014 GMC Acadia?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 226 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 80,987 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 80,987 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my GMC Acadia has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 GMC Acadia?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 464 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.