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2014 GMC Acadia reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 GMC Acadia — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source
NHTSA complaints
601
306 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
AIR BAGS
241 complaints
Recalls on record
6
see below
Reported harm
19 reported crashes · 22 injuries · 2 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#832

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs GMC median

+353

median 248 across 165 GMC records

Vs 2012-2016

+297

median 304 complaints in 626 records

Top component share

40%

Air Bags: 241 complaints

What owners report fails — 2014 GMC Acadia

  • AIR BAGS 241
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 89
  • ENGINE 44
  • POWER TRAIN 33
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 29

6 recalls on record for the 2014 GMC Acadia

  • NHTSA 23V334000 · 2024 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
  • NHTSA 21V246000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Unsecured side curtain air bags may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
  • NHTSA 14V266000 · 2014 · SEAT BELTS If the steel cable becomes fatigued and separates, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the seat occupant increasing t
  • NHTSA 14V092000 · 2014 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions
  • NHTSA 14V614000 · 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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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 2014 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 2014 GMC Acadia reliable?

NHTSA has 601 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 GMC Acadia and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (241 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 GMC Acadia units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 GMC Acadia?

Owners most often report problems with: air bags (241), electrical system (89), engine (44), power train (33). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2014 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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