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ProblemsByVin File / 2017-GMC-ACADIA
2017 · gmc

gmc Acadia problems

1 safety recall. 683 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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6.6 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

powertrain
223 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
electrical
137 reports · avg $850
moderate
airbags
71 reports · avg $1,100
severe
steering
31 reports · avg $700
moderate
lighting
22 reports · avg $250
moderate
brakes
21 reports · avg $450
severe
engine
21 reports · avg $3,100
moderate
seatbelts
9 reports · avg $500
severe

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2017 Acadia · other
2017 ACADIA 'DENALI' TRIM IS MISSING AFM INFORMATION FROM ITS DIC DISPLAY. AFM INFORMATION SHOWS WHEN THE ENGINE IS USING 6 V/S 4 CYLINDERS. OTHER TRIMS SEEM TO SHOW AFM INFORMATION WHEN EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINE. AFM IS AN IMPORTANT FEATURE AND DENALI BEING THE HIGHEST LEVEL…
12/31/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10938906.0
2017 Acadia · powertrain
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the "Shift to Park" message was displayed on the instrument panel while attempting to park the vehicle. Additionally, there was a constant beeping alert coming from the vehicle during the failure. The contact later…
12/30/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11633130.0
2017 Acadia · powertrain
VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY TO PARK WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF. THIS CAUSES THE PROBLEM OF MOVING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE.
12/29/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11291834.0
2017 Acadia · lighting
EXTERIOR HEADLIGHTS ARE INEFFECTIVE AND UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. POOR LIGHTING ON MY VEHICLE HAS CAUSED NEAR ACCIDENTS ON THE FREEWAY WITH DEER AND STALLED VEHICLES ON THE ON THE ROAD.
12/29/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11291836.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 16V802000 04/11/2016

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

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.

Common questions

Is the 2017 GMC Acadia reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 683 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 GMC Acadia has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2017 GMC Acadia?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 223 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 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 2017 GMC Acadia?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 683 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, 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.

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