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2018 GMC Acadia Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 4.8× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
388Complaints
2Recalls
8Crashes
1Fires
12Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train (38.4% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Power Train complaints here are 4.8× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train149 · 38.4%RecalledRecall 17V516000
Electrical System106 · 27.3%No official action
Engine32 · 8.2%No official action
Steering24 · 6.2%No official action
Service Brakes21 · 5.4%No official action
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)12 · 3.1%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN149 · 38.4%
Unspecified / other116 · 29.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM106 · 27.3%
ENGINE32 · 8.2%
STEERING24 · 6.2%
SERVICE BRAKES21 · 5.4%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)12 · 3.1%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT9 · 2.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7 · 1.8%
SEATS5 · 1.3%

Percentages are the share of the 388 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 18V358000 · 2018 · reported 05/31/2018

A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 17V516000 · 2017 · reported 08/22/2017

If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“GEAR SHIFTER MOVES TO PARK POSITION BUT INDICATORS AND ENGINE OFF SWITCH WILL NOT SWITCH TO PARK STATE WITHOUT JIGGLING SHIFTER HANDLE TIP.”NHTSA complaint 11339369 — filed 07/14/2020 · POWER TRAIN
“SHIFT TO PARK . WOULD NOT SHUT DOWN OR COULD NOT LOCK VEHICLE. WARNING LIGHT & BEEPING SOUND.”NHTSA complaint 11330940 — filed 06/25/2020 · POWER TRAIN
“MY CAR KEEPS GIVING NOTICE OF IT NOT BEING IN PARK, WHEN ITS CLEARLY SHIFTED INTO PARK. IT WONT SHUT DOWN, LET YOU LOCK DOORS…”NHTSA complaint 11329198 — filed 06/16/2020 · POWER TRAIN

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 GMC Acadia?

Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 149 of 388 NHTSA complaints (38.4%), followed by unspecified/other issues (116), electrical system (106), engine (32). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2018 GMC Acadia have?

388 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2018 GMC Acadia have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V358000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2018 GMC Acadia's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.