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GMC Acadia 2017 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls issued for the GMC Acadia 2017 and 705 complaints filed by owners. It's the model year with the most complaints for the GMC Acadia between 2016 and 2025.

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Recalls issued for the GMC Acadia 2017

Air bags
NHTSA campaign 23V334000 · 2023-05-10

What happens

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V334000

Fuel system
NHTSA campaign 18V358000 · 2018-05-31

What happens

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Consequence

A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 18V358000

Powertrain and transmission
NHTSA campaign 17V516000 · 2017-08-22

What happens

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.

Consequence

If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 17V516000

Brakes (hydraulic)
NHTSA campaign 16V802000 · 2016-11-04

What happens

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. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.

Consequence

If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 16V802000

Complaints from other owners

705 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

10 with a crash · 2 with a fire · 15 injuries

Most reported problems on the GMC Acadia 2017

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a GMC Acadia 2017

Safety rating (NCAP)

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GMC Acadia recalls by year

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Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the GMC Acadia 2017 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls issued for the GMC Acadia 2017. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the GMC Acadia 2017?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: powertrain and transmission (235 of 705 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.

Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.

Last updated: October 18, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).