When I put my vehicle in park and turn it off, my shift to park message comes across and I have to turn my vehicle back on and move the gear from park to something else and back to park. Sometimes this has to be done a few times before it will completely turn off.
2017 GMC Acadia electrical problems
moderate 139 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
139
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
1crash
2fires
When does it fail?
Of the 139 electrical complaints filed for the 2017 GMC Acadia, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
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150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 19 model years of GMC Acadia we track for electrical problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 139.
Owners have filed 139 electrical complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after shifting to the park position and attempting to turn the vehicle off, the engine shut off but the headlights and dashboard lights remained illuminated. Also, on multiple occasions, the battery had drained and the vehicle had to be jump-started. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the floor shifter harness…
Pulled into a parking space, put the car into park and tried to shut the car off. The warning system said I needed to shift to park. I was in park but could not shut the car off because the car thought I wasnt in park. Took 15 minutes of shifting from park to all gears and shaking the gear shifter before it finally let me shut the vehicle off. This is now the second time this has happened…
The a/c comes on and off automatically and you have no control over it. Gm states they did this so you don't have to turn your DEF. On. While I'm driving I continually have to take my eyes off the road to fiddle with the temp. Control. (the a/c comes on full cold) I've contacted GMC and they refuse to do or offer any help in this matter.
Shift to park error message when vehicle is in park and engine will not shut off. NOT RECOGNIZING MICROSWITCH IN THE CONSOLE. NEEDS A RECALL.
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2017 GMC Acadia?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 139 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 66 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 18,200 and 44,500 miles, with the median around 34,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 18,200; a quarter make it past 44,500. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/GMC/Acadia.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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