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2017 GMC Acadia recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 705
Latest campaign: May 10, 2023

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	May 10, 2023	23V334000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	May 31, 2018	18V358000
Power train	1	Aug 22, 2017	17V516000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Nov 4, 2016	16V802000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 10, 2023Latest campaign


May 10, 202323V334000	Air bags: frontal driver side An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V334000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V334000 · May 10, 2023
May 31, 201818V358000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V358000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V358000 · May 31, 2018
Aug 22, 201717V516000	Power train: driveline driveshaft If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V516000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V516000 · Aug 22, 2017
Nov 4, 201616V802000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components disc If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V802000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V802000 · Nov 4, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component705

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705Complaints filed

10Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

15Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	236	33	4	0	1
Electrical system	193	27	1	2	0
Unknown or other	167	24	1	1	2
Air bags	76	11	2	0	9
Engine	62	9	0	1	0
Service brakes	36	5	1	0	1
Steering	34	5	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	25	4	0	0	0
Lane departure	17	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	13	2	1	0	3
Forward collision avoidance	13	2	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	13	2	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	12	2	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	9	1	1	0	1
Suspension	8	1	0	0	0

16 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Acadia, Acadia Denali, Acadia Limited.

Latest reports

Engine
“Steering assist warning. Thermostat and temp control sensor changed twice in 2 years.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770659
Power train
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into gear after parking in the McDonald's drive thru.”
Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767738
Steering
“Bad thermostat causing power steering to go out and lose AC.”
Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766184

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2017 GMC Acadia recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Acadia have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 GMC Acadia. The most recent, 23V334000 (reported May 10, 2023), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 GMC Acadia?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 236 complaints out of 705 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 GMC Acadia?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.

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