Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
105
Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
Read full complaint
Shift to park issue known recall issue in other GMC Acadias ... Vehicle will not lock into park and can NOT remove key anymore electrical still runs in vehicle causing the battery to drain ... Now have to force vehicle to shift into Park as best as possible but still does not fully lock into Park gear anymore ... I was shifting into Park.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11678396 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
44
Most reports here involve electrical shorts.
Read full complaint
all the wiring under the dash has got the installation melted off of the wiring and can't get the vehicle to start or get any power to the battery or ect and the fuse box under the dash has 50 fuses in it and out of all of them only one of them out of 50 is getting power and to me it's a fire Hazzard and i think gmc needs to do a recall on it or replace my vehicle i've got it in a garage now and that's what the mechanic has found out about is the wiring under the dash
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11442944 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
4
Most reports here involve software faults.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11323570 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
151
Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 4 mention a crash, 4 mention an injury.
Read full complaint
When drving at a slower speed to make a sharp turn, steering wheel almost locks up or have to use both hands to turn the wheel. As if there is no power steering in the vehicle. At times you can not turn as sharp as needed putting you in danger of being hit by another vehicle.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11490961 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
18
Most reports here involve software faults.
Read full complaint
VEHICLE WAS BACKED INTO A CONCRETE PORCH IN THE DRIVEWAY AT A LOW SPEED. SIDE AIRBAGS NEAR THE FRONT SEATS PARTIALLY DEPLOYED, SEPARATING THE PLASTIC AND RELEASING SMOKE/POWDER INTO VEHICLE WITHOUT DEPLOYING THE AIRBAG AND LOCKED THE SEAT BELTS SO TIGHTLY IT BROKE THE PLASTIC BASE OF THE SEAT BELTS.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11352549 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
7
Most reports here involve software faults.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11400305 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
19
Most reports here involve fluid leaks. Of these, 7 mention an injury.
Read full complaint
The contact owns a 2010 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact became aware of white smoke coming from the vents. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact and minor children exited the vehicle. The contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, there was fire coming from underneath the hood. The Fire truck arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle had liability coverage, and the insurance company declined to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was a total loss. The failure had occurred while the contact's minor children were seated in the rear seat of the vehicle. The contact and the children sustained smoke-related injuries. The contact and the children later received medical treatment for the smoke-related injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The manufacturer declined to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11744975 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov