GMC

Acadia (1st)

2007-2016 · Full-Size SUV · 18 engines
Best Engine Recommended (4.8)
4,667 NHTSA Complaints
20 Recalls
77 Fire Reports
131 Crash Reports

Engine Reliability Comparison

LW9

3.0L 6-cyl
Recommended (4.8)
1 complaint 1.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
1

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

CHEVROLET Tahoe (2007-2014)GMC Acadia (2007-2016)PONTIAC Grand Prix (2004-2008)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2000-2006)

L61

2.2L 4-cyl / 170 hp
Recommended (4.8)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

exterior
1

Known Issues

Exterior Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

JEEP Grand Cherokee (2011-2021)GMC L Series (2003-2003)OLDSMOBILE Aurora (2003-2003)CHEVROLET HHR (2006-2011)SATURN Sl (2001-2001)PONTIAC G6 (2005-2010)OLDSMOBILE Alero (2004-2004)OLDSMOBILE Alero (2003-2003) +70 more

VK56DE

5.6L 8-cyl
Recommended (4.8)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
1
body
1
wheels tires
1

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (1 complaints)
Body/Trim Issues (1 complaints)
Wheels/Tires Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

NISSAN Armada (2004-2015)NISSAN Titan (2004-2015)NISSAN Pathfinder (2000-2004)GMC Acadia (2007-2016)NISSAN Crew (2004-2004)INFINITI QX80 (2004-2010)NISSAN Maxima (2004-2008)MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class (2008-2014) +6 more

M54B30

3.0L 6-cyl / 225 hp
Recommended (4.8)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
1
exterior
1

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (1 complaints)
Exterior Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

BMW Alpina Roadster (2003-2003)FORD Escape (2001-2007)BMW X3 (2004-2010)BMW X5 (2007-2013)BMW Z4 (2003-2008)BMW Z4 (2002-2002)BMW 5 Series (2000-2003)GMC Acadia (2007-2016) +17 more

L59

5.3L 8-cyl
Recommended (4.8)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
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Complaint Breakdown

interior
1

Known Issues

Interior Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

GMC Yukon (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Avalanche (2006-2006)GMC L Series (2003-2003)SUBARU Forester (2003-2008)GMC S Series (2002-2002)CHEVROLET Tahoe (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Malibu (2000-2003)CHEVROLET T Utility (2002-2002) +58 more

2UZ-FE

4.7L 8-cyl / 227 hp
Recommended (4.8)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
1
transmission
1
electrical
1
cooling
1

Known Issues

Engine Issues (1 complaints)
Transmission Issues (1 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

TOYOTA Camry (2002-2006)TOYOTA Toyota Truck (2000-2000)HONDA Pilot (2003-2008)TOYOTA Toyota Truck (2003-2003)TOYOTA Highlander (2001-2007)TOYOTA Prius (2000-2003)TOYOTA Avalon (2000-2004)LEXUS LX (2000-2007) +44 more

LA1

3.4L 6-cyl
Recommended (4.8)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
1
transmission
1

Known Issues

Engine Issues (1 complaints)
Transmission Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

GMC L Series (2003-2003)OLDSMOBILE Aurora (2003-2003)CHEVROLET Monte Carlo (2010-2010)PONTIAC Firebird (2000-2000)PONTIAC G6 (2005-2010)CHEVROLET Astro (2000-2000)OLDSMOBILE Alero (2004-2004)OLDSMOBILE Alero (2003-2003) +85 more

LCV - SIDI; DCVCP; VVT; E85 MAX, E0-E100, ALUM

2.5L 4-cyl
Recommended (4.8)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

other
1

Also found in

GMC Savana (2003-2025)GMC Canyon (2015-2025)GMC Acadia (2007-2016)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013)CHEVROLET Colorado (2015-2025)

L9H

6.2L 8-cyl
Recommended (4.5)
10 complaints 1.7 per year Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
6
other
3
body
1

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (6 complaints)
Body/Trim Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

GMC Yukon (2007-2014)CADILLAC Escalade (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Tahoe (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Chevy Van (2001-2001)GMC Sierra 1500 (2000-2006)GMC Acadia (2007-2016)CHEVROLET Astro (2005-2005)GMC Terrain (2010-2017) +10 more

L96 - Flex Fuel: Gas/Ethanol, IRON

6.0L 8-cyl
Recommended (4.4)
3 complaints 2.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

other
2
safety systems
1

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

GMC Yukon (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Suburban (2007-2014)GMC Acadia (2007-2016)GMC Terrain (2010-2017)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013)GMC Canyon (2004-2012)CHEVROLET Silverado HD (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Silverado HD (2015-2019) +5 more

LY6

6.0L 8-cyl / 364 hp
Recommended (4.4)
2 complaints 2.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
2
electrical
2
exterior
2

Known Issues

Engine Issues (2 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (2 complaints)
Exterior Issues (2 complaints)

Also found in

GMC Yukon (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Suburban (2007-2014)GMC Savana (2003-2025)GMC Acadia (2007-2016)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013)CADILLAC SRX (2010-2016)CHEVROLET Silverado HD (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Silverado HD (2015-2019) +5 more

LLR

3.7L 5-cyl
Recommended (4.4)
2 complaints 2.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

exterior
2

Known Issues

Exterior Issues (2 complaints)

Also found in

JEEP Liberty (2002-2007)CHEVROLET Colorado (2004-2012)GMC Acadia (2007-2016)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013)HUMMER H3 (2006-2010)GMC Canyon (2004-2012)HUMMER H2 4-Dr W/Sab (2008-2008)ISUZU I-370 (2007-2007) +10 more

Ford

2.3L 4-cyl / 143 hp
Recommended (4.4)
2 complaints 2.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
2
steering
2

Known Issues

Engine Issues (2 complaints)
Steering Issues (2 complaints)

Also found in

FORD Crown Victoria (2000-2011)KIA Optima (2011-2015)FORD Fiesta (2011-2019)FORD Explorer (2011-2019)FORD Explorer (2000-2000)MERCEDES-BENZ GLC-Class (2016-2022)HONDA Pilot (2009-2015)FORD Fusion (2006-2012) +53 more

L92

6.2L 8-cyl
Recommended (4.3)
5 complaints 2.5 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
4
other
1
electrical
1

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (4 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

GMC Yukon (2007-2014)CADILLAC Escalade (2007-2014)CHRYSLER 200 (2015-2017)FORD Mustang (2005-2014)GMC Acadia (2007-2016)CADILLAC Escalade (2002-2006)GMC Canyon (2004-2012)HUMMER H2 4-Dr W/Sab (2008-2008) +4 more

L94

6.2L 8-cyl
Recommended (4.1)
38 complaints 3.8 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

exterior
10
safety systems
8
other
7
electrical
6
transmission
4

Known Issues

Exterior Issues (10 complaints)
Safety Systems Issues (8 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (6 complaints)

Also found in

GMC Yukon (2007-2014)CADILLAC Escalade (2007-2014)GMC Acadia (2007-2016)GMC Terrain (2010-2017)GMC Canyon (2004-2012)GMC Sierra 1500 (2007-2013)GMC Sierra HD (2007-2014)

LML

6.6L 8-cyl Turbo
Recommended (4.1)
10 complaints 3.3 per year Diesel
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Complaint Breakdown

fuel system
4
body
3
brakes
2
electrical
2
safety systems
1

Known Issues

Fuel System Issues (4 complaints)
Body/Trim Issues (3 complaints)
Brakes Issues (2 complaints)

Also found in

GMC Yukon (2007-2014)GMC Savana (2003-2025)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2014-2018)GMC Canyon (2015-2025)GMC Acadia (2007-2016)GMC Terrain (2010-2017)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2007-2013)GMC Canyon (2004-2012) +12 more

L83 - VVT, Active Fuel Management, Aluminum.

5.3L 8-cyl
Recommended (3.7)
10 complaints 8.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
4
other
2
steering
2
brakes
2

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (4 complaints)
Steering Issues (2 complaints)
Brakes Issues (2 complaints)

Also found in

CHEVROLET Tahoe (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Suburban (2007-2014)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2019-2025)GMC Savana (2003-2025)CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 (2014-2018)GMC Canyon (2015-2025)GMC Acadia (2007-2016)GMC Terrain (2010-2017) +15 more

LLT

3.6L 6-cyl
Avoid (1.0)
3,874 complaints 346.9 per year Gasoline
59 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
1290
electrical
758
transmission
671
steering
552
engine
502

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (1,290 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (758 complaints)
Transmission Issues (671 complaints)

Also found in

JEEP Grand Cherokee (2011-2021)GMC Yukon (2007-2014)CHEVROLET HHR (2006-2011)SATURN Outlook (2007-2010)GMC S Utility (2003-2003)CHEVROLET Camaro (2010-2015)PONTIAC Solstice (2006-2010)FORD Edge (2007-2014) +18 more

Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the GMC Acadia regardless of engine variant.

Safety Systems Issues (1,309 complaints)
safety_systems serious
Electrical System Issues (771 complaints)
electrical serious
Transmission Issues (677 complaints)
transmission serious
Steering Issues (556 complaints)
steering serious
Engine Issues (508 complaints)
engine serious

Recalls (20)

23V334000Oct 4, 2023critical
Air Bags

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.

22V246000Apr 13, 2022critical
Air Bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.

21V246000Aug 3, 2021serious
Air Bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.

15V415000Jun 29, 2015serious
Structure

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured August 17, 2006, to March 18, 2010. The affected vehicles, equipped with the power liftgate option, have gas struts that hold the power liftgate up when open. These struts may prematurely wear and the open liftgate may suddenly fall.

15V609000Sep 28, 2015serious
Visibility

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.

15V044000Jan 27, 2015serious
Tires

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16, 2015, and all equipped with Goodyear P255/65R18 Fortera HL tires. These vehicles are equipped with tires that may experience tread cracking. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or Less."

15V833000Nov 11, 2015serious
Seats

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.

14V223000Apr 29, 2014serious
Electrical System

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured March 26, 2013, through August 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately.

14V092000Feb 20, 2014serious
Powertrain

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

14V266000May 19, 2014serious
Seat Belts

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through March 18, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cable that connects the seatbelt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue and separate over time.

14V118000Mar 16, 2014serious
Air Bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the SIAB and seat belt pretensioners not deploying in the event of a crash.

14V614000Jan 9, 2014serious
Electrical System

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

12V151000Sep 3, 2012serious
Visibility

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, AND GMC ACADIA VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SNOW OR ICE BUILDUP ON THE WINDSHIELD OR ON THE WIPER MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER ARM, CAUSING THE WIPER ARM TO LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE WIPER TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

10V375000Dec 7, 2010serious
Seat Belts

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES. THE SECOND ROW SEAT SIDE TRIM SHIELD RESTRICTS THE UPWARD ROTATION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS RETURNED TO A SEATING POSITION AFTER BEING FOLDED FLAT. IF THE BUCKLE CONTACTS THE SEAT FRAME, ADDITIONAL EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SEAT TO A SEATING POSITION. IF SUFFICIENT FORCE IS APPLIED, THE BUCKLE COVER COULD BE PUSHED DOWN THE STRAP, EXPOSING AND PARTIALLY DEPRESSING THE RED RELEASE BUTTON.

10V240000Apr 5, 2010serious
Electrical System

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.

09V073000Jun 2, 2009serious
Powertrain

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT POSITION SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT", AND FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION". ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT CLIP MAY NOT BE FULLY ENGAGED. IF THE CLIP IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED, THE SHIFT LEVER AND THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT MATCH. WITH THIS CONDITION, THE DRIVE COULD MOVE THE SHIFTER TO "PARK" AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, BUT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT BE IN "PARK".

08V441000Aug 27, 2008serious
Electrical System

GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.

08V615000Nov 23, 2008serious
Seat Belts

GM IS RECALLING 16,667 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.' THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A SAFETY BELT BUCKLE IN THE SECOND OR THIRD ROW THAT IS MISSING A RIVET.

08V410000Aug 13, 2008serious
Visibility

GM IS RECALLING 88,809 MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE, AND MY 2007-2008 GMC ACADIA AND SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLES CURRENTLY OR PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, UTAH, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WYOMING, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IF A BUILDUP OF SNOW OR ICE ON THE WINDSHIELD OR ON THE WIPERS RESTRICTS THE MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER ARM, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE MOTOR SHAFT AND THE WIPERS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE.

07V062000Feb 20, 2007serious
Air Bags

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM), WHICH CONTROLS THE FUNCTION OF FRONT AIR BAGS, MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT AIR BAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL CRASH. ALSO, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY FAIL TO PROVIDE WARNING THAT THE SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2007-2016 GMC Acadia problems?

The 2007-2016 GMC Acadia has accumulated 4,667 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Safety Systems, Electrical System, Transmission. As with any used vehicle, a pre-purchase inspection and vehicle history report are recommended.

Which GMC Acadia engine is most reliable?

The 2007-2016 GMC Acadia was offered with 18 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 3.6L 6-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2007-2016 GMC Acadia a good used car?

The 2007-2016 GMC Acadia can be a solid used car purchase depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 4,667 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007-2016 GMC Acadia have?

The 2007-2016 GMC Acadia has 4,667 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2007-2016 GMC Acadia?

There are 20 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2007-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN — check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used GMC Acadia?

Before buying a used GMC Acadia, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Safety Systems, Electrical System, Transmission, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 4,667 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-04-06.

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