2016 GMC Acadia reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 GMC Acadia — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 278
- 200 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 129 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 10 reported crashes · 16 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,923
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs GMC median
+30
median 248 across 165 GMC records
Vs 2014-2018
-19
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
46%
Air Bags: 129 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 GMC Acadia
- AIR BAGS 129
- STEERING 24
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20
- POWER TRAIN 19
4 recalls on record for the 2016 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 15V833000 · 2016 · SEATS If the seat frame is not welded in the correct places, the seat may not perform as intended, and in the event of a crash
- NHTSA 15V609000 · 2015 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR A wiper motor that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2016 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 2016 GMC Acadia reliable?
NHTSA has 278 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 GMC Acadia and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (129 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 GMC Acadia units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Acadia?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (129), steering (24), electrical system (23), unknown or other (20). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 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.