2016 GMC Acadia Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 236 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

49/100

High Reported Activity — 2016 GMC Acadia

The 2016 GMC Acadia shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

4 recalls on record

236

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 GMC Acadia (4)

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

🔧 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Motor

A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper…

NHTSA #15V609000

🔧 Seats

If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016….

NHTSA #15V833000

🔧 Air Bags: Critical Fasteners

Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners…

NHTSA #21V246000

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact…

NHTSA #23V334000

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Most Common Problems — 2016 GMC Acadia

Based on 236 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags

129

Steering

Power Train

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Engine

Seat Belts

Service Brakes

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GMC Acadia — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 GMC Acadia

Is the 2016 GMC Acadia reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 GMC Acadia has 4 recall campaigns and 236 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2016 GMC Acadia have?

The 2016 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 2016 GMC Acadia?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 GMC Acadia are: Air Bags, Steering, Power Train, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2016 GMC Acadia safe to buy?

The 2016 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. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.