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Model Year Problem Record

GMC Acadia 2016 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2016 GMC Acadia: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

236Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
12Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags130 complaints

130 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V246000, 23V334000.

Steering26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V609000.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V833000.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V609000Reported September 29, 2015 - 29,295 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 29,295 vehicles across all affected models.

15V833000Reported December 11, 2015 - 2,633 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 2,633 vehicles across all affected models.

21V246000Reported April 8, 2021 - 108 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 108 vehicles across all affected models.

23V334000Reported May 10, 2023 - 995,085 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 995,085 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20167
20175
20185
201924
202017
20219
202212
202362
202466
202517
202612
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.