Research · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2017 GMC Acadia LimitedRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 636 owner complaints for the 2017 GMC Acadia Limited. Most complaints involve power train (220) and electrical system (169). The EPA rates it 17–18 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Combined MPG
17–18mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
636
Top: power train
Fuel cost / yr
$3,550est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2017 GMC Acadia Limited as of Oct 29, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 29, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
636 complaints filed with NHTSA · Sep 2016 – Nov 2025
- Power train220
- Electrical system169
- Air bags75
- Engine53
- Service brakes29
- Steering25
- Exterior lighting25
- Electronic stability control (esc)13
- Seat belts11
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
By model year
Complaints for each Acadia Limited model year we’ve synced.
Only one model year synced so far.
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 12
- Deaths reported
- 0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Power train
220 reports3 crashes
“I have gotten a alert on my vehicles dashboard after parking saying "shift to park" my car won't turn off until I can wiggle the shifter just right or have to take it out of park, back to drive back to park. I didn't have my radio on once and I didn't notice it wasn't all the way off and my battery went dead.”
Electrical system
169 reports1 crash2 fires
“Cannot shift out of park. AC stops blowing also. Electric seats stopped working. Replaced BCM modular, solenoid , entire shifter and more. It worked for two months. -Happening again. Cannot shift out of park and the AC stops working. Seat are working at moment. It’s all intermittent. Currently dealer will not help me. No warranty anymore. Im on a site where thousands of gmc’s have this same problem. Im gonna have to bring back to another dealer but no one can figure it out how to fix this. I sent my last bill. I also had one before that with the shifter assembly and solenoid replaced. I cannot find at moment”
Air bags
75 reports2 crashes
“The contact owns a 2017 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 local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 29, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
2 versions rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Engines
- 3.6L 6-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic 6-spd
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 29, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Limited FWD Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,550 | 507 |
| Acadia Limited AWD Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,800 | 518 |
- 18mpg comb.
- 17mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 29, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5GMC Acadia Limited SUV FWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 16.9%
Overall
5 / 5
GMC Acadia Limited SUV AWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 15.5%
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2017 Acadia Limited questions
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Acadia Limited have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 29, 2026.
What are the most common 2017 GMC Acadia Limited problems?
Owners filed 636 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are power train (220), electrical system (169), air bags (75). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2017 GMC Acadia Limited get?
The EPA rates the 2017 GMC Acadia Limited at 17–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).
How safe is the 2017 GMC Acadia Limited?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2017 GMC Acadia Limited 5 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 29, 2026