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2017 GMC Acadia Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 689 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the GMC Acadia

The 2017 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2017 GMC Acadia

The 2017 GMC Acadia is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
689
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 GMC Acadia (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized GMC dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V516000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V358000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V802000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V334000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 GMC Acadia

Based on 689 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
223
Electrical System
139
Unknown Or Other
107
Air Bags
71
Steering
32
Exterior Lighting
22
Service Brakes
21
Engine
20
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GMC Acadia — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 280 complaints 2012 300 complaints 2013 137 complaints 2014 464 complaints 2015 258 complaints 2016 231 complaints 2017 689 complaints 2018 381 complaints 2019 363 complaints 2020 92 complaints 2021 141 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2013, 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 GMC Acadia

Is the 2017 GMC Acadia reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 GMC Acadia has 4 recalls and 689 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Acadia have?
The 2017 GMC Acadia has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Acadia?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 GMC Acadia are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 GMC Acadia safe to buy?
The 2017 GMC Acadia has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year GMC Acadia should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the GMC Acadia are: 2013, 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.