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.
2016 GMC AcadiaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 236 owner complaints about the 2016 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 September 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 GMC Acadia has problems
236 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
130Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
26Steering1 crash/fire/injury
25Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
21Power train3 crash/fire/injury
13Engine
9Lane departure
5Seat belts
5Electronic stability control (ESC)
4Service brakes
2314 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 130 | 3 |
| Steering | 26 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 1 |
| Power train | 21 | 3 |
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 9 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 23 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2016 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 · 2023 Q1
Air bags: critical fasteners
Risk. Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Seats
Risk. If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an…
repaired · 2017 Q1
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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
2016 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
2016 GMC Acadia safety ratings
2016 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 a recall on this vehicle that GMC has failed to provide me parts/repair and this recall will be 3 years old in June. I have emailed the local dealer, the manager of the local dealer, GM corporate, and no one has followed through. The best I came to getting the repair was that Corporate made…
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Two local dealers were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
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