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2017 GMC Acadia Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 705 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This model year has more owner complaints than most other years of the GMC Acadia

The 2017 model year has more NHTSA owner complaints than the average of the years compared below. Review the recalls and common complaints, and have any vehicle inspected.

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39/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2017 GMC Acadia

The 2017 GMC Acadia shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
705
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crash Reports
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.

🔧 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service…
NHTSA #17V516000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact…
NHTSA #18V358000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners…
NHTSA #16V802000
🔧 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 — 2017 GMC Acadia

Based on 705 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
229
Electrical System
143
Unknown Or Other
107
Air Bags
71
Steering
34
Service Brakes
22
Exterior Lighting
22
Engine
21
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GMC Acadia — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 280 complaints 2012 302 complaints 2013 140 complaints 2014 468 complaints 2015 261 complaints 2016 236 complaints 2017 705 complaints 2018 396 complaints 2019 387 complaints 2020 106 complaints 2021 153 complaints

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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, 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 recall campaigns and 705 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 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 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.