gmc Acadia problems
0 safety recalls. 463 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
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…
WAS BACKING UP ON A DRIVEWAY AND WAS NEXT TO A CAR AND APPARENTLY WAS CLOSER THAN I THOUGHT AND HIT THE CAR BECAUSE MY SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM IS NOT OPERATING AND NO SENSORS OR WARNING SOUNDS WENT OFF. 'SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM' IS ON MY DASH.
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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 463 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.
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. 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. 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 463 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 aren't always better value.