2017 GMC Acadia reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 GMC Acadia — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 934
- 424 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 223 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 12 reported crashes · 20 injuries · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#451
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs GMC median
+686
median 248 across 165 GMC records
Vs 2015-2019
+636
median 298 complaints in 577 records
Top component share
24%
Power Train: 223 complaints
What owners report fails — 2017 GMC Acadia
- POWER TRAIN 223
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 181
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 164
- AIR BAGS 76
- ENGINE 60
4 recalls on record for the 2017 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 18V358000 · 2018 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 17V516000 · 2017 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasi
- NHTSA 16V802000 · 2016 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
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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 2017 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 2017 GMC Acadia reliable?
NHTSA has 934 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 GMC Acadia and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (223 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 GMC Acadia units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Acadia?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (223), electrical system (181), unknown or other (164), air bags (76). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 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.