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.
2017 GMC AcadiaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 707 owner complaints about the 2017 GMC Acadia, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-334 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 GMC Acadia has problems
707 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
236Power train4 crash/fire/injury
193Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
76Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
62Engine1 crash/fire/injury
35Steering
33Service brakes
25Exterior lighting
17Lane departure
13Seat belts
9920 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 236 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 193 | 3 |
| Air bags | 76 | 3 |
| Engine | 62 | 1 |
| Steering | 35 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 33 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 25 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 17 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 13 | 2 |
| 20 other systems | 99 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2017 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 · 2019 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Disc: caliper
Risk. If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, 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.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
36kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 158 power train complaints. 94% were reported before 100,000 miles.
57under 30k miles149under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
15 owners mentioned a cost$500median
Middle half: $388 – $700
Electrical system
8 owners mentioned a cost$722median
Middle half: $623 – $951
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2017 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
2017 GMC Acadia safety ratings
2017 GMC Acadia SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Acadia owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into gear after parking in the McDonald's drive thru. The vehicle was shifted into gear and resumed normal operations after an extended period. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was…
My Shift To Park senor come on often and wouldn't let me turn the vehicle off. I have taken to dealership for repair. Long wait and because parts are back ordered due to numerous vehicles having this same problem. This has left me stranded in my vehicle and not able to turn it off and leave the…
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after shifting into park (P), the vehicle failed to shut off because it failed to recognize that the gear shifter was in park (P). The "Shift To Park" warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact jiggled the gear…
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