Air bags: inflator module
Free remedy
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Research · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 2 NHTSA variants
2017 GMC AcadiaRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 706 owner complaints for the 2017 GMC Acadia. Most complaints involve power train (236) and electrical system (193). The EPA rates it 20–23 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4–5 stars overall.
Combined MPG
20–23mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
4–5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
4campaigns
Latest May 2023
Owner complaints
706
Top: power train
Fuel cost / yr
$2,800est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
4 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN
Fuel system
Free remedy
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.
Power train: driveshaft
Free remedy
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.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
706 complaints filed with NHTSA · Sep 2016 – Oct 2026
- Power train236
- Electrical system193
- Air bags76
- Engine62
- Steering35
- Service brakes33
- Exterior lighting25
- Lane departure17
- Seat belts13
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 model year we’ve synced.
View as table
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 431 |
| 2008 | 858 |
| 2009 | 333 |
| 2010 | 348 |
| 2011 | 280 |
| 2012 | 302 |
| 2013 | 140 |
| 2014 | 468 |
| 2015 | 261 |
| 2016 | 236 |
| 2017 | 706 |
| 2018 | 398 |
| 2019 | 388 |
| 2020 | 106 |
| 2021 | 155 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 61 |
| 2025 | 69 |
| 2026 | 10 |
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 15
- Deaths reported
- 0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Power train
236 reports4 crashes
“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 informed that the vehicle operated as designed, and no repairs were needed. The failed had occurred in 2022, and the gear shifter and the drive shaft were replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.”
Electrical system
193 reports1 crash2 fires
“My Acadia went into limp Mode displaying low power mode on the screen and wouldn’t start for a couple days after. Lights started illuminating on the dash as abs, traction control, and stanilitrack, then check engine light came on and my gmc app displayed code p2138. I have had since low power and extremely high gas consumption.”
Air bags
76 reports2 crashes
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while parked at her work, she had attempted to start the vehicle and was unable. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The contact had smelled the strong odor of gasoline from the front end of the vehicle. The contact stated a co-worker had looked underneath the vehicle and confirmed the leak of gasoline. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the same independent mechanic, who advised that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that she was in a parking lot at a shopping center as she was looking for a parking spot, the driver's side air bag exploded, there was no crash. The contact said that she heard a loud "boom," and she had scrapes on her arms, hands, and face. The contact stated that her sons both had cuts and scrapes on their faces, the contact said one of her children needed stitches on his lip from the explosion. The contact stated that the police and emergency…”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
4 versions rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl · 3.6L 6-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic 6-spd
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive · Front-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 28, 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 AWD Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L · All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 25 | 23 | $2,800 | 392 |
| Acadia FWD Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,800 | 386 |
| Acadia FWD Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,050 | 426 |
| Acadia AWD Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L · All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,200 | 437 |
- 23mpg comb.
- 23mpg comb.
- 21mpg comb.
- 20mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
4 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5GMC Acadia SUV AWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 15.0%
Overall
4 / 5
GMC Acadia SUV FWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 16.4%
Overall
4 / 5
GMC Acadia Denali SUV FWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 16.4%
Overall
5 / 5
GMC Acadia Denali SUV AWD
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 15.0%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 28, 2026Vehicle 11575Vehicle 11574Vehicle 11577
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 questions
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Acadia have?
4 safety recalls as of Oct 28, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
What are the most common 2017 GMC Acadia problems?
Owners filed 706 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are power train (236), electrical system (193), air bags (76). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2017 GMC Acadia get?
The EPA rates the 2017 GMC Acadia at 20–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).
How safe is the 2017 GMC Acadia?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2017 GMC Acadia 4–5 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 28, 2026