repaired · 2019 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
2018 GMC AcadiaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 399 owner complaints about the 2018 GMC Acadia, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-358 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 GMC Acadia has problems
399 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
164Power train5 crash/fire/injury
110Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
36Engine4 crash/fire/injury
24Steering
21Service brakes
12Electronic stability control (ESC)
7Fuel/propulsion system
6Lane departure
5Suspension
3613 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 164 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 110 | 5 |
| Engine | 36 | 4 |
| Steering | 24 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 12 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 36 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 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 · 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.
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?
37kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 93 power train complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 45% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
35under 30k miles83under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2018 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
2018 GMC Acadia safety ratings
2018 GMC Acadia SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% 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 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle inside the garage, shifting to park(P) and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly rolled backwards approximately 3 feet. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions and the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted into park(P); however, the message “Shift to Park” was displayed. The gear shifter was moved back and forth, then shifted into park (P) before the proper gear was recognized. The…
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after parking and then attempting to turn off the vehicle, the message " Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be parked and turned off successfully after various attempts, which included restarting…
Own a 2018 Acadia?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.