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2018 GMC Acadia Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 396 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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49/100

High Reported Activity — 2018 GMC Acadia

The 2018 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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2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
396
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
8
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 GMC Acadia (2)

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

🔧 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
🔧 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
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Most Common Problems — 2018 GMC Acadia

Based on 396 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
156
Unknown Or Other
94
Electrical System
71
Steering
24
Service Brakes
12
Engine
7
Seat Belts
4
Suspension
4
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GMC Acadia — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

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 2022 49 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, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 GMC Acadia

Is the 2018 GMC Acadia reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 GMC Acadia has 2 recall campaigns and 396 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 2018 GMC Acadia have?
The 2018 GMC Acadia has 2 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 2018 GMC Acadia?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 GMC Acadia are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 GMC Acadia safe to buy?
The 2018 GMC Acadia has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 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, 2022. 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.