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2016 GMC Acadia
Common Problems

Ranked from 70 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

2
Safety
3
High severity
2
Medium
1
Low
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

8 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Airbag recall issues with delayed repairs

    41complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Multiple reports of delayed or unavailable parts for airbag recalls, risking safety without proper repairs.

  2. 2

    Unavailability of Airbag Replacement Parts

    12complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Replacement parts for the airbag recall are not available, posing a safety risk to the driver and passengers.

  3. 3

    Steering pump failure leading to loss of power steering at low speeds

    7complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering pump fails, causing the steering wheel to become very stiff or locked at low speeds, posing a significant safety risk.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Transmission issues leading to gear shifting problems

    7complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Transmission malfunctions cause gear shifting difficulties and hesitation, often requiring full replacement of the transmission.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Electrical system failure affecting multiple electronic components

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The electrical system fails, causing various electronic components to malfunction, including the instrument cluster, side detection systems, and other vehicle electronics.

  6. 6

    Electrical System Issues Leading to Safety Features Malfunction

    4complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Electrical system issues cause safety features such as airbags, stability control, and blind spot detection to malfunction, posing a safety hazard.

  7. 7

    Seat belt malfunction causing failure to latch

    4complaints
    High severityOther

    The seat belt buckle fails to latch properly, potentially compromising passenger safety.

  8. 8

    Odometer fraud and tampering

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    Reports of odometers being tampered with, leading to discrepancies in the reported mileage of the vehicle.

Other years & sources

2010 GMC Acadia2015 GMC Acadia2017 GMC Acadia2018 GMC Acadia2019 GMC AcadiaAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.

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