2018 Gmc Acadia: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 500 complaints
500
Total Complaints
32,000mi
Median Mileage
Power Train
Top Issue
19
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

19,998 25th Percentile
32,000 Median Mileage
45,225 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Power Train
142
Unknown Or Other
109
Electrical System
102
Engine
30
Service Brakes
21
Steering
19
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
12
Floor Shift
9
Fuel/Propulsion System
6
Seats
5

Severity Assessment

19
Crashes
2
Fires
32
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"PASSENGER SEAT SITS LOW ON THE FLOOR WITH MY SHOULDERS UNDER THE WINDOW SHELF AND NOT ADJUSTABLE UP OR DOWN, THE SEATBELT IS ALSO NOT ADJUSTABLE AND HIT RIGHT UNDER MY CHIN. NO WAY OF GETTING AWAY FROM BEING INJURED OR DECAPITATED IN A CRASH. IM 5'5""
"PASSENGER SEAT SITS LOW ON THE FLOOR WITH MY SHOULDERS UNDER THE WINDOW SHELF AND NOT ADJUSTABLE UP OR DOWN, THE SEATBELT IS ALSO NOT ADJUSTABLE AND HIT RIGHT UNDER MY CHIN. NO WAY OF GETTING AWAY FROM BEING INJURED OR DECAPITATED IN A CRASH. IM 5'5""
"DRIVING STRAIGHT ON FREEWAY WHEN REAR PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED WITH THE SOUND LIKE A GUNSHOT. THE GLASS IS SHATTERED OUTWARD STILL WITH PHOTOS TO SHOW THE OUTWARD EXPLOSION."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Power Train 142 complaints
25th: 20,676 mi Median: 37,000 mi 75th: 48,375 mi
Unknown Or Other 109 complaints
25th: 20,150 mi Median: 28,000 mi 75th: 33,750 mi
Electrical System 102 complaints
25th: 21,000 mi Median: 31,000 mi 75th: 39,000 mi
Engine 30 complaints
25th: 18,027 mi Median: 23,465 mi 75th: 40,500 mi
Service Brakes 21 complaints
25th: 30,000 mi Median: 41,000 mi 75th: 48,000 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 41 FL: 40 MI: 35 CA: 34 IL: 23 PA: 21 IN: 19 OH: 18 AR: 15 VA: 13

Gmc Acadia — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
200764117
2008129541
200948513
20104355
201137210
201239314
20131897
201459619
20153028
201627210
201792312
20194888
202013310
202119613
2022684
2023564
2024750
2025810

Active Recalls (2)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Fuel Pump
Campaign 18V358000 | 31/05/2018
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222
Driveshaft
Campaign 17V516000 | 22/08/2017
If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle r
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.

Extend Your Transmission Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Change transmission fluid at manufacturer intervals — not 'lifetime' fluid
  • Come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive
  • Don't ride the brakes on hills — use a lower gear
  • Check transmission fluid level and color monthly — dark fluid needs changing
  • Address slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement immediately

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28