repaired · 2026 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2015 GMC AcadiaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 243 owner complaints about the 2015 GMC Acadia, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-246 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 GMC Acadia has problems
243 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
108Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
31Steering1 crash/fire/injury
28Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
18Engine1 crash/fire/injury
18Power train
12Electronic stability control (ESC)
10Exterior lighting
9Seat belts
8Fuel/propulsion system
4412 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 108 | 4 |
| Steering | 31 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 28 | 3 |
| Engine | 18 | 1 |
| Power train | 18 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 12 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 44 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2015 GMC Acadia recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Air bags: critical fasteners
Risk. Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Tires
Risk. If the tire treads crack, a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Acadia year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Acadia median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 GMC Acadia safety ratings
2015 GMC Acadia SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Acadia owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have pictures the seat, the airbag in the seat.The driver's seatIt didn't come through the seat, but it deployed or ruptured.But it didn't bust through the seat.It's like a big bubble. I was just driving and I heard a pop but it didn't come through the seat. It left the lump in the seat. I still…
The contact owns a 2015 GM GMC Acadia. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the service air bag warning light illuminated. The contact's wife stated that a hard piece of plastic had detached out of the…
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Acadia The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer…
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