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2017 GMC Acadia
Common Problems

Ranked from 360 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

6
Safety
2
High severity
6 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

    Shift to Park Issue

    189complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The vehicle displays 'Shift to Park' repeatedly, preventing it from shutting off properly, requiring multiple attempts to turn off the vehicle.

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

    Transmission Shift Lever Malfunction

    86complaints
    Safety riskTransmission

    The transmission shift lever does not properly register the car is in park, causing the vehicle to fail to shut off.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Shift to Park Warning When Vehicle is in Park

    50complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The vehicle displays a 'Shift to Park' warning when it is already in park, preventing the engine from shutting off.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Headlight Issues in Poor Visibility Conditions

    46complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Headlights do not provide adequate visibility in poor weather conditions, making night driving difficult.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Transmission shudder and hesitation

    43complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Contacts reported transmission shuddering and hesitating during acceleration, leading to potential loss of control and accidents.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Automatic transmission issues

    29complaints
    Safety riskTransmission

    Transmission shifts harshly between gears, causing discomfort and potential damage over time.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Forward collision braking system malfunctions

    26complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The forward collision braking system applies brakes unexpectedly, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions.

    Related recall: 16V802000

  8. 8

    Engine stalling or power loss

    4complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine frequently stalls or loses power when stopped at lights or on inclines, posing a safety hazard.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2010 GMC Acadia2015 GMC Acadia2016 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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