Every 2017 GMC Acadia recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 23V334000
Oct 5, 2023Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V334000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 18V358000
May 31, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V358000 →Power Train · NHTSA 17V516000
Aug 22, 2017Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V516000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 16V802000
Apr 11, 2016Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V802000 →
2017 GMC Acadia complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 704 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Acadia, reporting 10 crashes, 2 fires, 15 injuries. GMC has issued at least 1,382 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Power Train237
- Electrical System194
- Unknown Or Other167
- Air Bags76
- Engine61
- Steering34
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (493)
- Electrical System (301)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (145)
- Engine (141)
- Power Train (108)
- Unknown Or Other (78)
Read GMC Acadia owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 704 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Acadia. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while parked at her work, she had attempted to start the vehicle and was unable. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.”
2017 GMC ACADIAMar 17, 2026 · IL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11724860
Injury reported
“Seatbelt buckles are defective. Unable to latch properly in first 2 rows. In 3 led row seatbelt is also defective. Somehow my daughter got tangled in seatbelt and could not breathe, I was forced to cut seatbelt with scissors. Always had seatbelt problems since purchase.”
2017 GMC ACADIAMar 4, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11575342
Injury reportedCrash
“We had a head on collision on 4/26/23. The other at fault vehicle airbags did in fact deploy and we believe ours should have also deployed but Didn't. We have dash cam footage to see the impact and at that speed, one would anticipate airbags deploying.”
2017 GMC ACADIAMay 4, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11520363
Crash
“When shifting into park, getting a Shift to Park error. Have to jiggle the shifter to get the car to turn off. Sometimes it won't turn off.”
2017 GMC ACADIAApr 29, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11519577
Fire
“Vehicle went on fire in or near the engine compartment - the entire front end was burned and car is a total loss.”
2017 GMC ACADIADec 11, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11496939
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