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2008 GMC Acadia vs 2017 GMC Acadia

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2008 GMC Acadia

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,296
rank #239 of 4,194
Recalls
3
campaigns on record
Top component
Power Train
266 complaints (21%)
Reported harm
41 crashes / 72 injuries
0 deaths; 19 fires

2017 GMC Acadia

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
934
rank #451 of 4,194
Recalls
4
campaigns on record
Top component
Power Train
223 complaints (24%)
Reported harm
12 crashes / 20 injuries
0 deaths; 4 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

362

2017 GMC Acadia has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

1

2008 GMC Acadia vs 2017 GMC Acadia

Top component overlap

Same family

Power Train vs Power Train

2008 GMC Acadia problem mix

  • POWER TRAIN 266
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 148
  • AIR BAGS 142
  • STEERING 127
  • ENGINE 124

2017 GMC Acadia problem mix

  • POWER TRAIN 223
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 181
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 164
  • AIR BAGS 76
  • ENGINE 60

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2008 GMC Acadia or 2017 GMC Acadia?

2017 GMC Acadia has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (934 vs 1,296). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2017 GMC Acadia is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).