2018 GMC Acadia recalls and problems

The 2018 GMC Acadia has 2 recalls and 399 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

Pictured: a 2017 model; the 2018 may differ in details. Photo: 2017 Gmc Acadia by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2018 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 20 Acadia model years — 5th most.

2recalls

399complaints

8crashes

1fires

12injuries

32,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Fuel System

May 31, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V358000 · 895 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Power Train

Aug 22, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V516000 · 2,905 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train164

Unknown or other119

Electrical System110

Engine37

Steering24

Service Brakes21

Electronic Stability Control12

Fuel System10

Lane Departure6

Back Over Prevention5

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2018 vs. other GMC Acadia years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 GMC Acadia have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2018 GMC Acadia, the latest from May 31, 2018 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 GMC Acadia?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (164), unknown or other (119), electrical system (110). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.