Do 2018 Gmc Acadia owners report Power Train problems?

159 of 383 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Gmc Acadia (42%) involve Power Train.

Do 2018 Gmc Acadia owners report Electrical System problems?

108 of 383 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Gmc Acadia (28%) involve Electrical System.

Do 2018 Gmc Acadia owners report Engine problems?

31 of 383 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Gmc Acadia (8%) involve Engine.

2018 Gmc Acadia — Common Problems Owners Report

Owners filed 383 complaints with NHTSA. The power train is by far the biggest concern at 42% of reports, tied to 4 crashes and 4 injuries. Electrical problems come next at 28%, then engine at 8%, steering at 6%, and brakes at 5%. One electrical report involved a fire. No deaths were reported.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 42%

The top complaint area by a wide margin: 159 reports (42%). Linked to 4 crashes and 4 injuries, so test how the car shifts and drives carefully before buying.

Electrical System safety 28%

Second most reported: 108 reports (28%), tied to 3 crashes, 3 injuries, and 1 fire. Check that all electronics work and watch for any burning smell.

Engine safety 8%

31 reports (8%), but serious: tied to 4 crashes and 5 injuries. Worth a close look despite the lower count.

Steering safety 6%

23 reports (6%), tied to 2 crashes and 5 injuries. Test the steering through full turns and watch for any power-steering warning.

Service Brakes safety 5%

Smaller count but the most injuries: 21 reports (5%), tied to 8 injuries and 4 crashes. Inspect the brakes carefully before buying.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 383 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.