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#BS-2017-GMCACA-30C02017 GMC AcadiaProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 960 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 960 complaints, 14 crashes, 4 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.0x the class average.
Top reported problems
shift to park alert
32 complaints • Severity 7.6/10
horn does not work
7 complaints • Severity 9.7/10
battery dead
6 complaints • Severity 8.7/10
broken sunroof shade
5 complaints • Severity 6.8/10
car would not start
5 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
229 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 35K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (224 reports) • Median: 35K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Drivetrain (229 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2017 GMC Acadia: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2017 GMC Acadia, with 229 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 34,504 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 35K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2017 GMC Acadia, with 186 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2017 GMC Acadia, with 76 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2017 GMC Acadia, with 64 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 GMC Acadia. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
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
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2017 GMC Acadia NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the GMC Acadia is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2017 GMC Acadia vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
960
Class avg
316
3.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.
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. 960 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.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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