2017 Gmc Acadia Safety Report
2017 GMC Acadia Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Gmc Acadia
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Gmc Acadia. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (4) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (680) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 11 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2020 | Compare against the 2020 Gmc Acadia with 82 complaints and 6 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2018 | Check the 2018 Gmc Acadia before buying across this generation. |
Gmc Acadia Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Gmc Acadia years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Gmc Acadia | 368 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Gmc Acadia | 227 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Gmc Acadia | 343 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Gmc Acadia | 253 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Gmc Acadia | 82 | 6 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Gmc Acadia | 133 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2017 Gmc Acadia Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Gmc Acadia, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Power Train
153 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Gmc onlyUnknown Or Other
99 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Gmc onlyElectrical System
75 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Gmc onlyAir Bags
67 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Gmc onlyPower Train,Electrical System
24 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Electrical System issues Gmc onlyExterior Lighting
21 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Exterior Lighting issues Gmc onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Gmc Acadia
Reliability Score
The 2017 Gmc Acadia receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Gmc Acadia
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Gmc Acadia
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Gmc Acadia:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bag Inflator Module General Motors is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles due to potential issues with the air bag inflator module. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Engine Malfunction Contact reported experiencing an intermittent check engine warning light and A/C system malfunction while driving at 65 MPH. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Gmc Acadia:
Air bag recall affecting 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles.
Intermittent check engine warning light and A/C system malfunction reported by a contact.
Recall Details for the 2017 Gmc Acadia
The following 4 recalls have been issued for the 2017 Gmc Acadia by NHTSA:
Summary: 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.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: 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.
Consequence: If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Gmc Acadia
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Gmc Acadia with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the A/C system became inoperable. Additionally, the engine fan activated and remained activated even after the vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that the failure had recurred while driving. The contact related the failure to GM Special Coverage Number: N252...
Seeing the intermittent shift to park messages when the vehicle has been shifted into park and the ignition is turned to the off position. Shifter wire harness jumper & transmission controls A malfunctioning shifter raises fears of potential rollaway accidents, even if such cases remain rare. For anyone who has to park on a slope, this fear can cause serious worry. Yes, there is a service bullet...
The shift to park keeps showing up and I had this issue taken care of last year at the dealership and it just started again. It is over $600 to have the repair done and should last more than a year before it needs to be replaced again. The lane assist pops up every couple weeks that it is not working.
Steering assist is reduced
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. The radio stays on, the car can not be locked, and the doors ding loud alarms if you try to exit the car. The only fix is to sit in the car for several minutes and fli...
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while parked at her work, she had attempted to start the vehicle and was unable. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The contact had smelled the strong odor of gasoline from the ...
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly lost motive power before slamming into gear. Additionally, the vehicle vibrated abnormally while changing gear. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manu...
In March of 2022 at around 79,000 miles, the temperature gauge was intermittently stuck on cold with the cooling fan constantly running and “steering assist reduced” displayed in the DIC. The car was found to have a bad thermostat which was replaced at the dealership on 3/28/2022. About 2 months ago the car started doing the same exact thing again. I have an appointment at the same dealership on...
See attached document for complaint.
The engine is spewing oil from the sides of the engine. This is causing overheating and check engine light to come on. Mechanics cannot get an error read on it. There is no oil leak coming from under the engine.
Thermostat Issue (Steering Assist is Reduced Drive with Care) have changed this sensor 3 times in the past 3 years, there is no excuse for that. The emergency braking almost cause me and my daughter to be hit by a train when my car emergency braked while going over train tracks. this is unexcusable
On [XXX] my 2017 Acadia Denali started driving poorly and a steering assist reduced message appeared. I had O'Reilly scan for error messages and they were: P0128 and P0826-00. The dealership confirmed that they would need to replace the thermostat. The Buick GMC Beaverton technician made a video of my vehicle: [XXX] My safety was put at risk due to the risk of my steering going out. My car i...
Vehicle will not shut off, keep showing shift to Park, even when vehicle is in park with parking brake engaged. This has been a common occurrence and I see where people discuss a recall, but one is not available for my VIN.
The Car has over the last few years not turn off due to shift to park. This is concerning, due to we cannot turn the car off unless we strike the shifter few times assuming this is the remedy. It doesn't look like there is any type of recall but there should be.
My car will not park. I get a shift to park error message. I tried restarting and shutting it off. Didn't work. I ended up putting it in neutral turning on the emergency brake and then shutting the car off. I have had no problems with this car to this point, I am a single car owner and my car must be reliable. I can't spend a half hour trying to get the car to shut off.
Tire size is P235/65R18 I purchased these tires in December of 2024. I am concerned that these tires were built without the correct compound to be qualified as an all-season. I have never had tires this bad in snow, even though they are all season brand-new tires with full tread. I immediately bought a set of snow tires for the vehicle. I again tried these tires in snow in November of 2025 af...
Pulled into a parking space, put the car into park and tried to shut the car off. The warning system said I needed to shift to park. I was in park but could not shut the car off because the car thought I wasnt in park. Took 15 minutes of shifting from park to all gears and shaking the gear shifter before it finally let me shut the vehicle off. This is now the second time this has happened and...
The car is in park & ignition button has been hit to turn vehicle off. When engine is turned off all interior, exterior, dash, & ignition switch lights remain on with a notification on the dashboard stating to "shift to park". The doors can not be locked when this message is on the screen. It can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 15 minutes for the lights & dash to go out, allowing you to exit & l...
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked and the gear shifter was shifted to park(P), the vehicle failed to turn off as intended. The message "Shift to Park" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked, and the gear shifter was shifted to park(P), however the vehicle failed to recognize that the gear shifter ...
While driving get notice lane departure not working and thermostat registered zero, when code scanned, states low thermostat temp and able to reset with code reader. Will reoccur in minters to days later. This is an electrical issue to to the ability to reset with a code scan tool, but also a safety issue since it also effects the electrical safety ability associated with the sensor.
Showing 20 of 680 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Gmc Acadia
Has the 2017 GMC ACADIA been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 GMC ACADIA has 4 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 GMC ACADIA have?
The 2017 GMC ACADIA has 680 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 9 involved crashes. 15 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 GMC ACADIA?
The 2017 GMC ACADIA received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC ACADIA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 GMC ACADIA involve power train (153 complaints), unknown or other (99 complaints), electrical system (75 complaints). Other affected components include air bags, power train,electrical system, exterior lighting.
How many crash reports does the 2017 GMC ACADIA have?
There are 9 crash reports associated with the 2017 GMC ACADIA out of 680 total complaints (1.3% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 GMC ACADIA have?
There are 2 fire reports for the 2017 GMC ACADIA out of 680 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 GMC ACADIA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 GMC ACADIA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 GMC ACADIA?
15 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 GMC ACADIA. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 GMC ACADIA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 GMC ACADIA is proceed with caution. It has 680 complaints, 4 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 GMC ACADIA?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 GMC ACADIA are: 1. POWER TRAIN (153 complaints), 2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (99 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (75 complaints), 4. AIR BAGS (67 complaints), 5. POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (24 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 153 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 GMC ACADIA?
Be aware of potential air bag and engine issues, especially in the 30k-60k mileage range. The 2017 GMC ACADIA has 680 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2017 GMC ACADIA?
The 2017 GMC ACADIA receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 680 owner complaints, 4 recalls, and 11 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Air bag inflator module and Engine malfunction.
What are the known issues with the 2017 GMC ACADIA?
Known issues with the 2017 GMC ACADIA include: Air bag inflator module, Engine malfunction. These are based on patterns found across 680 NHTSA complaints. 4 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Is the air bag recall affecting my 2017 GMC Acadia?
Yes, if your vehicle is a 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, or GMC Acadia, it may be affected by the air bag recall.
What should I do if I experience an intermittent check engine warning light?
Have your vehicle inspected by a professional to diagnose and address the issue.
Can you explain the shift to park issue?
The shift to park issue can occur when the vehicle is in park and the ignition is turned off, and it may be related to the shifter wiring.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential air bag and engine issues, especially in the 30k-60k mileage range.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Gmc Acadia
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Gmc Acadia. The data includes 680 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 4 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 9 reported crashes, 2 fire incidents, 15 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2017 Gmc Acadia an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16