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 WARRANTY AND ONLY 21000, MILES ON VEHICLE. DEALER WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY, STATED RECALL FOR PROBLEM BUT NO LONGE…
2014 GMC Acadia electrical problems
severe 77 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
77
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION DISPLAY READ AIRBAG MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT. TOOK VEHICLE TO RANDY MARION GMC IN HUNTERSVILLE, NC TO BE FIXED. ELECTRICAL CONNECTER PROBLEM "DUE TO CORROSION " WAS "FIXED" ONLY TO HAVE ERROR LIGHT COME ON AGAIN 24HRS LATER. THIS IS A NEW VEHICLE WITH ONLY 24,000 MILES ON IT AND IS GARAGE KEPT. RANDY MARION GAVE IS A LOANER VEHICLE AND WAS GOING TO ORDER N…
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY CAR BEGAN SHUTTERING AND THE WARNING SYSTEM WENT OFF STATING THE TRACTION CONTROL HAD GONE OFF. THEN IT SAID ENGINE POWER REDUCED, SERVICE ENGINE, AND SERVICE TRACTION. THE CAR BEGAN SHAKING AND IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. UPON RESTARTING THE CAR I RECEIVED A MESSAGE THAT SAID TRACTION CONTROL ON. BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. …
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2014 GMC Acadia?
It's a meaningful issue. 77 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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