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2007 GMC Acadia reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 GMC Acadia — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source
NHTSA complaints
641
16 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
POWER TRAIN
171 complaints
Recalls on record
2
see below
Reported harm
17 reported crashes · 15 injuries · 10 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#765

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs GMC median

+393

median 248 across 165 GMC records

Vs 2005-2009

+372

median 270 complaints in 846 records

Top component share

27%

Power Train: 171 complaints

What owners report fails — 2007 GMC Acadia

  • POWER TRAIN 171
  • STEERING 68
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 55
  • AIR BAGS 52
  • ENGINE 46

2 recalls on record for the 2007 GMC Acadia

  • NHTSA 15V415000 · 2016 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE If the open liftgate unexpectedly falls, it may strike a person, increasing their risk of injury.
  • NHTSA 10V240000 · 2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
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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 2007 GMC Acadia 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 GMC Acadia reliable?

NHTSA has 641 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 GMC Acadia and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (171 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 GMC Acadia units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Acadia?

Owners most often report problems with: power train (171), steering (68), electrical system (55), air bags (52). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2007 GMC Acadia?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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