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Model Year Problem Record

GMC Acadia 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 GMC Acadia: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

707Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
18Complaints 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.

Power Train237 complaints

237 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V516000.

Electrical System194 complaints

194 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other168 complaints

168 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags76 complaints

76 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V334000.

Engine64 complaints

64 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes37 complaints

37 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V802000.

Steering35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V358000.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 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.

16V802000Reported November 4, 2016 - 1,844 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,844 vehicles across all affected models.

17V516000Reported August 22, 2017 - 2,905 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 2,905 vehicles across all affected models.

18V358000Reported May 31, 2018 - 895 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 895 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.

20169
201757
201843
2019120
2020119
202134
202235
202372
2024107
202568
202643
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.