2017 GMC Acadia: raw data

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vehicle	2017 / gmc / acadia
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-09)
complaints	702 on file (2016-09-30 → 2026-08-27)
recalls	4
investigations	0
fars	32 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Steering Assist Reduced warning with thermostat failureSTEERING20 complaints2024-04 → 2026-07acadia-2017-steering-assist-reduced-thermostat

11737716 I keep getting this warning "Action Required Steering Assist Is Reduced Drive With Care" . This warning has occurred randomly for several years. Recently, after getting this warning the check engine light came on and the engine temp gauge stopped indicating
11690305 Vehicle keeps intermittently coming up with "Power Steering Reduced: Drive with Care," during this my steering is perfectly fine, however my A/C stops blowing cold air, the temperature gauge stops working and my engine fan is running constantly
11650208 The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the steering wheel was inoperable, with the message “Steering Assist Reduced” displayed. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loosened and became difficult to turn

Transmission shudder and torque converter failurePOWER TRAIN22 complaints2024-03 → 2026-06acadia-2017-transmission-shudder

11744232 The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission and torque converter were previously replaced twice; however, the failure persisted
11575809 There's a shuddering, clanking sound coming from the torque converter when the engine shifts gears at 25-35 mph. I also noticed that it happens when it transitions from 4 cylinders to 6 cylinders
11613796 Violent shifting in the transaxle when vehicle is shifting between lowers gears. Transaxle causing a shuddering vibration on inclines

Infotainment and audio system failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM5 complaints2024-04 → 2025-11acadia-2017-infotainment-failure

11601252 All of a sudden my infotainment center went blank and hasn't turned on since. I have no backup cameras or backup warnings because of this. I've taken it to an autobody but they cannot fix the issue
11608334 My sound no longer works, the radio is constantly going out now I have no sound, no blinker clicks, no emergency notification warnings, no door chime, nothing
11582980 The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the radio independently switched to different settings. Due to the failure, the speedometer was no longer be visible

Loss of brake pedal resistanceSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3 complaints2024-11 → 2025-08acadia-2017-brake-pedal-loss

11682965 While driving, the brake pedal sometimes suddenly goes all the way down without resistance, and the vehicle does not slow down as expected
11626706 The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brake pedal was very loose, and the brake pedal was going to the floorboard while depressed
11653538 The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with brake vacuum pump failure. Additionally, the contact was informed that the brake vacuum pump had fractured, and a part of the brake vacuum pump had lodged into the engine

Shift to Park message with vehicle failing to shut offELECTRICAL SYSTEM87 complaints2024-03 → 2026-07acadia-2017-shift-to-park

11725122 Shift to Park warning comes on when the car is turned off and it is in park. When we park the the car and shift the car to park and turn the car off the warning "shift to park" comes on and the electrical systems will not disengage
11749380 The contact stated that after shifting into park (P), the vehicle failed to shut off because it failed to recognize that the gear shifter was in park (P). The "Shift To Park" warning message was displayed on the instrument panel
11670080 Shifting car into park and the car does not register that it is in park. Display reads "shift to park" and lights do not shut off. Car will sit for 15 or more minutes before the car registers it is actually in park

Air bag recall 23V334000 remedy parts unavailableAIR BAGS36 complaints2024-03 → 2025-03acadia-2017-airbag-recall-parts-delay

11617957 The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair
11578671 Recall on air bag and GM has no parts available to fix the issue. Recall announced May 2023. I called GM and they indicated no parts were available yet
11586156 My complainant is that it's been also most a year since the recall was issued and they still have no parts available

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
702	2016-09-30	2026-08-27	10	2	POWER TRAIN:235; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:193; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:167; AIR BAGS:76; ENGINE:61

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
17V516000	22/08/2017	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.	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 roll-away.	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.
18V358000	31/05/2018	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.	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 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
16V802000	04/11/2016	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.	If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.
23V334000	10/05/2023	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.	An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.	Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	32	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2017 GMC Acadia vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/gmc/acadia

@misc{wrenchpro_2017_gmc_acadia_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2017 GMC Acadia},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/gmc/acadia}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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