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#BS-2016-GMCACA-30C0

2016 Gmc Acadia

Based on reports from 271 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
271
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Recalls
4
TSBs
1,171
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 271 complaints, 10 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

stopped while driving

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

safety feature modules failed

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

torque convertor

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

128 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 49K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

21
0–30K
36
30–60K
12
60–90K
4
90–120K
4
120–150K
5
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (36 reports) • Median: 49K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (128 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags128 (47%)
Steering24 (9%)
Electrical23 (8%)
Other18 (7%)
Drivetrain17 (6%)
Engine12 (4%)
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection8 (3%)
Stability Control5 (2%)

2016 Gmc Acadia: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 47% of all reports filed for the 2016 Gmc Acadia, with 128 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 49,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 49K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Gmc Acadia, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Gmc Acadia, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2016 Gmc Acadia, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

11
16
7
17
7
18
29
19
20
20
13
21
19
22
73
23
68
24
22
25
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Gmc Acadia. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

15V609000Sep 2015

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.

15V833000Jan 2016

SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.

21V246000May 2021

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

23V334000Feb 2024

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2016 Gmc Acadia vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

271

Class avg

325

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2016.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 271 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Gmc Acadia: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Gmc Acadia?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Gmc Acadia is related to the airbags, with 128 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Gmc Acadia reliable?
The 2016 Gmc Acadia has 271 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Gmc Acadia problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Gmc Acadia have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Gmc Acadia has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc Acadia problems start?
Based on 82 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 49,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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