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2017 Gmc Acadia

What 2017 Gmc Acadia owners report most

Powertrain complaints make up the largest share of owner reports, centering on transmission hesitation and delayed gear engagement at low speeds. Electrical system problems are the second most common category, with a notable cluster of owners reporting that the horn requires unusually high force to activate. Engine and air bag complaints round out the picture, with starting failures and horn-engagement difficulty each appearing across multiple complaint categories.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 34%
Owners describe the transmission feeling hesitant or slow to engage during upshifts at low speeds, particularly the shift between second and third gear. · 3 crash · 1 injured
Electrical System safety 27%
Owners report that engaging the horn requires a disproportionate amount of force, and dealers have characterized this behavior as within normal design parameters. · 2 fire · 1 crash
Air Bags safety 11%
Owners report that the horn demands unreasonable force to sound, with some stating they were unable to activate it in time to warn other drivers of an imminent collision. · 2 crash · 9 injured
Engine safety 9%
Owners describe repeated failure to start, the key fob going unrecognized by the vehicle, computer system crashes, and an inability to fill the fuel tank beyond the halfway point. · 1 fire
Service Brakes safety 5%
36 reports (5%) · 1 crash · 1 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 692 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.